Summary
- Cheng Wen-tsan, former head of the Straits Exchange Foundation and a potential mayoral candidate, has been arrested on corruption charges.
- His arrest will impact the DPP and the New Taipei City mayoral race.
- Lawmaker Su Chiao-hui emerges as a strong favorite to represent the DPP in New Taipei City.
- The arrest also affects the New Tide faction and raises questions about the future of Cheng’s subfaction within the faction.
