Kuomintang Youth League

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Kuomintang Youth League
中國國民黨青年團
LeaderKang Chin-yu
Founded2006
Headquarters16 Hangzhou S. Rd. Sec.1
Zhongzheng District, Taipei, Taiwan, Republic of China
IdeologyThree Principles of the People
Chinese nationalism
Liberal conservatism
Mother partyKuomintang
International affiliationInternational Young Democrat Union
WebsiteOfficial Facebook page
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The Kuomintang Youth League (Chinese: 中國國民黨青年團; pinyin: Zhōngguó Guómíndǎng Qīngniántuán), also known as Young KMT, is a youth group under the Kuomintang. The Kuomintang Youth League was created in 2006 by Kuomintang chairman Ma Ying-jeou to help promote cultural and political awareness among Chinese youths. The Kuomintang Youth League now has numerous chapters spread throughout the sovereign lands of the Republic of China (Taiwan) and its extensive overseas network include many cities in the United States.

History

Flag of the Three Principles of the People Youth League.

It was preceded by the Three Principles of the People Youth League (三民主義青年團) which existed from 1938 to 1947.

The Kuomintang Youth League was established in 2006 by Kuomintang Chairman Ma Ying-jeou. The primary goal of the Kuomintang Youth League is to serve the Republic of China and local communities. Because many youths are frustrated with the political situation of the Republic of China, the Kuomintang Youth League hopes to use young people's passion for politics to contribute to society. In addition to passionate youths, the Kuomintang Youth League hopes to regain the trust of apathetic youths. Since charges of corruption against Chen Shui-bian surfaced in 2006, many youths have lost faith in politicians and try to avoid the topic altogether. Hoping to regain the support of youths in politics, the Kuomintang developed the Youth League to help bring political awareness to students.

Purpose

There are over 1 million youths between the ages of 20 and 29 living in Taiwan.[1]

To help youths become better citizens, the Kuomintang hopes more young people will go to their local polling places and vote no matter who they vote for, KMT or DPP. As citizens of one of the few truly democratic nations in Asia, youths should fulfill their obligation and cast their votes. The Kuomintang Youth League not only raises political awareness but encourages its members to be good citizens and exercise their democratic rights. The Kuomintang Youth League also promotes community service whether the Youth League chapter is located in the Republic of China or abroad. The KMT Young League is somewhat different from the mainstream KMT. They however do not strongly support Chinese unification, and liberal views of social issues, such as LGBT rights in Taiwan.

Overseas Extensions

The Kuomintang Youth League has a broad support group in the United States and Canada, especially in California. Local communities place this youth political organisation very high regard for their community service activities.[citation needed] The first overseas branch was formed in Los Angeles. The newest overseas addition of the Kuomintang Youth League is established in Victoria, British Columbia.

List of leaders

Term Name School Assumed office Left office Deputy Premier
1 Lin Yi-shih Non-attendant 2006/4/2 2007/8/1
2 Huang Chi-chung SHU 2007/8/1 2008/7/30
3 Liang Chou NCCU 2008/7/30 2009/10/11
4 Chou Wei-yih NCKU 2009/10/11 2010/9/26
5 Huang Chien-hao NCCU 2010/9/26 2011/9/25 Yin Wei
6 Shih Yi-chia NTOU 2011/9/25 2012/9/5 Yin Wei
7 Ling Tao NCTU 2012/9/5 2013/9/10 Yin Wei
8 Hsu Chiao-hsin NCCU 2013/9/10 2014/9/11 Yin Wei
9 Alfred Lin Chia-hsing NTU 2014/9/11 2015/9/22 Vacant Lee Cheng-hao
10 Hsiao Ching-yen SCU 2015/9/22 2016/9/24 Vacant Lee Cheng-hao
11 Lyu Ching-wei NTU 2016/9/24 2017/9/30 Five
(including Chen Yu-bin)
Liou Kai-jung
12 Oliver Liou Yu-jou NTU 2017/9/30 2018/10/1 Lu Hao-hsuan Liou Kai-jung
13 Raymond Lee Cheng-yin NTU 2018/10/1 2019/10/2 Vacant Tsai Che-chen
14 Allen Tien Fang-lun SHU 2019/10/2 2020/10/1 Vacant Tsai Che-chen
15 Hank Chen Po-han NTU 2020/10/1 2021/11/10 Ho Yuan-kai
Chen Min-chieh(resigned)
Tsai Che-chen
16 Thomas Liu Yih-hung NCCU 2021/11/10 2022/11/08 Kang Chin-yu
Howard Shen Cheng-hao
Tsai Che-chen(till March 2022)
Hsiao Yu-yun(from March 2022)
17 Kang Chin-yu NTU 2022/11/09 Incumbent Liu Bing-ruei
Sabrina Hung Yu-hsuan
Hsiao Yu-yun(till January 2023)
Teng Kai-hsun (from January 2023)

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