Yahoo!’s top ten newsmakers in 2023 have been released. As the 2024 presidential election approaches, Hou Youyi, Ke Wenzhe, and Lai Qingde are now tied for the top three; followed closely by Terry Gou, the founder of Hon Hai, who has caused huge waves in two consecutive presidential elections. ; AI godfather “Huang Jen-Hsun”‘s leather jacket charm swept Taiwan and won the third place.
Whether Israeli Prime Minister “Natanyahu”, an important player in the Israel-Kazakhstan conflict, can lead the people through the crisis, ranks fourth; the death of “Master Hsing Yun” is sad, and his political influence ranks fifth; Chinese politics The figure “Xi Jinping” and his most vulnerable prime minister “Li Keqiang” are both on the list; “Gao Hong’an” has been on the list for two consecutive years but with different circumstances; “Charles III” ascended the throne and became the oldest king; “Chen Jizhong” resigned and became Taiwan’s shortest-lived agriculture minister.
No. 10: King Charles III of England—he ascended the throne after a coronation ceremony of 70 years and became the oldest monarch in British history.
When King Charles III of England succeeded to the throne on September 8, 2022, he was the oldest monarch in British history (at the age of 73). On May 6 this year, Charles III and Queen Camilla married The coronation ceremony was held at Westminster Abbey in London. This was the first coronation ceremony in the UK in 70 years. Charles III became the 40th British monarch to be crowned at Westminster Abbey since 1066. The coronation ceremony attracted simultaneous viewing by billions of people around the world. However, the ceremony also triggered public protests. Britain is going through a difficult time of rising prices, but the royal family spent a lot of money on the coronation ceremony and was criticized for ignoring the suffering of the people.
Further reading》King Charles III spent a low-key first anniversary on the throne, vowing to serve the public
Ninth place: Chen Jizhong—from the longest-serving Chairman of the Committee of Agriculture to the shortest-lived Minister of Agriculture in history
Chen Jizhong served as chairman of the Agriculture Committee of the Executive Yuan from 2019 to 2023, making him the longest-serving chairman of the Agriculture Committee in Taiwan. On August 1 this year, he became the first minister after the Agriculture Commissioner of the Executive Yuan was promoted to the Ministry of Agriculture. During Chen Jizhong’s tenure, he implemented the farmers’ welfare system of three guarantees and one fund, successfully prevented African swine fever, removed the needle for Taiwan’s foot-and-mouth disease, and lifted the yellow card warning for offshore fisheries. However, due to the rising egg prices at the beginning of the year, and the issue of expiry date labeling on imported eggs in September, which caused public panic, Chen Jizhong decided to resign amid the controversy over imported eggs, serving a term of 50 days, becoming the “shortest-lived Minister of Agriculture” in history.
Extended reading》The imported egg controversy has been on the line of fire several times. Chen Jizhong said: I have decided to resign.
No. 8: Li Keqiang—China’s “most vulnerable prime minister” died of a heart attack at the age of 68
Former Chinese Premier Li Keqiang suffered a heart attack and died in Shanghai in the early morning of October 27 at the age of 68. Li Keqiang, who joined the Communist Party in 1976, became Premier of the State Council in 2013 and officially retired in March this year. He was once regarded as a pragmatic economic liberal. When he took office, the outside world expected him to reform China’s economic structure. However, as Xi Jinping continued to consolidate power and turned the previous “collective leadership” into “centralization”, he was marginalized in the later stages of his career as prime minister. The State Council, which was supposed to be in charge of economic decision-making, was downgraded to an agency that took orders. Li Keqiang also Becoming the “Weakest Prime Minister”.
Extended Reading》Li Keqiang passed away at the age of 68. A review of the career of Hu Jintao’s direct general and China’s most vulnerable prime minister
No. 7: Gao Hongan – Accused of fraudulently claiming assistant fees and involved in mansion scandal, new official takes office with constant controversy
Gao Hong’an, who was on the list last year as the first female Hsinchu mayor and the first elected county or city head from the People’s Party, was accused of fraudulently claiming assistant fees during her tenure as a legislator after taking office. She was suspected of fraud and corruption. The former Hsinchu City Culture Director was also in trouble. The book revealed that Gao Hongan’s boyfriend was involved in politics, and was also involved in controversies such as riding a luxury car, living in a mansion, and even trying to make money from the builders of the widow’s building. According to the “Internet Favorability” ranking of new mayors released by TPOC Taiwan Issues Research Center at the end of October, Gao Hong’an, who has been in constant trouble, became the county and city chief with the lowest favorability.
Extended Reading》Gao Hongan bowed and apologized for the second time and announced that “city government personnel are not allowed to contact Li Zhongting in private.”
Sixth place:Xi Jinping—Complete the “Trinity” three consecutive victories to start one’s era
Chinese President Xi Jinping won his third five-year term as the leader of the country on March 10 this year, becoming the longest-serving head of state since the founding of the Communist Party of China, with power comparable to Mao Zedong. It also created an unprecedented “trinity” three consecutive hegemonies after the reform and opening up, including the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China, the President of the State, and the Chairman of the Military Commission. Xi Jinping’s top priority in his third term is to revitalize China’s stagnant economy. The biggest challenge remains the tension between China and the United States. In November, Xi Jinping met with U.S. President Biden in San Francisco before the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in November. During the meeting, they discussed issues including resuming military dialogue, artificial intelligence, climate change, Iran, and Taiwan. Biden stressed “the importance of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait” and also urged Xi Jinping to respect Taiwan’s electoral process. Xi Jinping said that “at some point China must move towards an overall solution to the problem,” but denied any so-called plans to attack Taiwan with force in 2027 or 2035.
Extended Reading》Xi Jinping follows Mao Zedong’s example and unfolds his own era
Fifth place: Master Hsing Yun – the founder of Fo Guang Shan passed away at the age of 97 and mourned in three places across the Taiwan Strait
Master Hsing Yun, the founder of Fo Guang Shan and the founder of the International Buddha’s Light Association, passed away on the afternoon of February 5 at the age of 97. Master Hsing Yun founded Fo Guang Shan in 1976 and devoted himself to promoting “Humanistic Buddhism”. He repeatedly advocated cross-strait reunification and had a harmonious relationship with the Kuomintang unification faction and Beijing officials. Therefore, he was called a “political monk” by the outside world. However, Hsing Yun also once called Cai Tsai She is called “Mazu Po” in English. She can lead Taiwan and is friendly with the previous mayors and people from all walks of life in Kaohsiung Green Camp, where Fo Guang Shan is located. She can be said to be a religious leader acceptable to both “blue and green”. After Hsing Yun passed away, political circles in the three places across the Taiwan Strait, regardless of whether they were united or independent, expressed their condolences.
Extended Reading》Master Hsing Yun passed away peacefully while chanting Buddha’s name, wishing to be a monk again in the next life
Fourth place: Natanyahu – Surviving the scandal of the scandal and testing the “political tumbler” by the conflict with Kazakhstan
Benjamin Netanyahu is the current Prime Minister of Israel. He has been in office for more than 15 years, starting in 1948.The founding of the State of IsraelThe longest-serving prime minister in history. He was prosecuted for corruption, bribery and other crimes, but ultimately escaped the scandal. On October 7, Hamas militants raided Israel, killing more than 1,400 people, and at least 240 people were taken hostage by Hamas. Netanyahu, who has always been known for his strong personality, vowed to win the battle and also won allies such as Britain and the United States. Although the head of state supports him, Israeli polls show that more than half of the public want him to step down after the war. The Israel-Kazakhstan war has become a major test in the political career of this “political tumbler”.
Extended Reading》[Israeli-Palestinian Conflict]76% of Israelis want Netanyahu to step down. Protesters shouted “Lock him up now”
Third place: Jen-Hsun Huang—The charm of the black leather jacket cannot stop the AI godfather from taking the whole Taiwan by storm
Jen-Hsun Huang, who likes to wear black leather jackets and is known as the “Godfather of AI”, is a well-known Taiwanese entrepreneur in the United States. He is also the co-founder and CEO of NVIDIA, a major chip manufacturer. With NVIDIA’s stock price soaring, Huang Jen-Hsun’s net worth has skyrocketed. The market price reached NT$1 trillion. In May, he came to Taiwan to give a speech. He talked about computing power and outlined new business opportunities for generative AI, which set off an “AI whirlwind” across Taiwan. He loves Taiwanese food and is often attacked by “AI” in night markets during his visits to Taiwan. “Caught in the wild”, stall vendors and the public are all welcome to take photos, and the people-friendly style adds to the charm.
Further reading》Huang Renxun: Li Guoding is the godfather of Taiwan’s technology, and Chang Chung-mou is the godfather of various industries.
Second place: Terry Gou – Two consecutive presidential elections have caused waves. “If you retreat, you will never retreat.” Instructions for future trends
Terry Gou, the founder of Hon Hai Group, dropped shock bombs on the political arena in both the 2020 and 2024 presidential elections. The last time he participated in the KMT presidential candidate primary, he quit the KMT after losing to Han Kuo-yu. Four years later, Terry Gou made a comeback and entered the general election as an independent candidate. Compared to the previous session, the topic was even more topical. In addition to the announcement of artist Lai Peixia as his deputy, Foxconn, a subsidiary of the company, was subject to tax inspections by China. During the joint signing period, there were many bribery cases, and the judicial authorities are still investigating. On November 23, the two-hour tripartite talks between “Blue and White” ended on bad terms. The next day, on the registration deadline, he announced his withdrawal from the candidacy at the last minute, emphasizing that “people quit, but ambitions will not quit.” Finally, he concluded with “The sun still rises”, bringing an end to the nine months since he devoted himself to running for president for the second time. However, Gou Taiming’s campaign office recently stated that it will still put forward national political proposals in the future, and future trends will be closely watched.
First place: Who will win among the top three in the 2024 presidential election: Hou Youyi, Ke Wenzhe, and Lai Qingde?
There are three top candidates in the 2024 presidential election. Lai Ching-te and Hsiao Meiqin show that they are both from Tainan. They hope to win a record high number of votes in Tainan and become the first group of candidates to complete the registration. The Kuomintang once sought ” “Blue and White”, despite regrets in the polls and public consultations, was finally defeated. Hou Youyi announced that he would partner with Zhao Shaokang, and Ke Wenzhe found Wu Xinying as his deputy and rushed to register to run on the last day. The 2024 presidential election is reaching climax. Can the green camp continue to be in power?Whether the Kuomintang or the People’s Party can create the third political party rotation, please follow the Yahoo News 2024 presidential election special topic to understand the real-time election situation
Extended reading》Hou Zhaohan fights for the presidential election, returning to blue and green, and the 50-seat blue-white combination becomes a variable in the legislative committee.
As the general election approaches, every move of the 2023 presidential candidates has attracted the attention of voters; at the same time, it has also affected the political nerves on both sides of the Taiwan Strait. Taiwan will have a new president in early 2024. In what direction will Taiwan be led? The war between Russia and Ukraine has not ended, and the conflict between Israel and Kazakhstan has resumed, which will once again test the wisdom of leaders of various countries. If you want to see more content on the list, please lock in Yahoo’s 2023 annual review feature.
Reviewing Editor: Huang Wanting
※ This ranking is a comprehensive weighted ranking selected by Yahoo editors and Yahoo keyword search volume.
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