Democratic Party (Japan, 2016–2018)
A short-lived Japanese political party formed in 2016 from the merger of the Democratic Party of Japan and the Japan Innovation Party. Historical reference; the party no longer exists under this name.
The Democratic Party was formed in 2016 by the merger of the Democratic Party of Japan and the Japan Innovation Party.
In 2018, the Democratic Party merged with the Party of Hope to become the Democratic Party for the People.
Democratic Progressive Party (Taiwan)
Refers to the Taiwanese political party, distinct from the Japanese party. In Japanese contexts, the same kanji name is used.
The Democratic Progressive Party of Taiwan is officially called the Democratic Progressive Party.
Tsai Ing-wen of the Democratic Progressive Party became president of Taiwan in 2016.