Democratic Party deputy leader Renho announced Friday she will run for the position of party president on Sept. 15, vowing to reform the nation’s largest opposition force into a credible alternative.
Speaking at a news conference, Renho, who is among the nation’s most high-profile female politicians, said the party should be able not only to criticize the government but also to propose alternative policies.
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