Kuomintang Youth League
| Kuomintang Youth League 中國國民黨青年團 | |
|---|---|
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| Executive President | Hwang Chi-chung |
| Founded | 2006 |
| Headquarters |
232–234 Bade Road, Sec. 2 Zhongshan District, Taipei City, Taiwan, Republic of China |
| Ideology |
Three Principles of the People, Chinese nationalism, Chinese reunification. |
| Colours | Blue |
| Website | |
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http://www.youngkmt.org.tw http://www.strong.org.tw/ | |
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 former Kuomintang Chairman Ma Ying-jeou during his term as chairman 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 and its extensive overseas network include many cities in the United States.
History
The Kuomintang Youth League was established in 2006 by former Kuomintang Chairman Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九) during his term as chairman. The primary goal of the Kuomintang Youth League is to serve the Republic of China and the 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. Because of the current ruling party's (Democratic Progressive Party 民進黨) widespread corruptions accusations, many Chinese 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 25 living in the Republic of China.[1] However the voter turnouts are usually quite low for Chinese youths. To help Chinese 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, Chinese 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.
Overseas Extensions
The Kuomintang Youth League has a wide support group in the United States, especially in California. Local communities place this youth political organization in very high regards for their community service activities.
References
The first overseas KMT Youth League formed in Los Angeles 中國國民黨青年團洛杉磯分團 in 2006(AKA: Just Blue), the official website: www.kmtla.org or www.youngkmt.org