In any case, even if the KMT wanted to oppose Mr Chen's crackdown on corruption, it is not in a strong position to do so.
Corruption is deeply unpopular in Taiwan.
That said, members of the former ruling party will hardly be enthusiastic supporters of the new president's anti-corruption drive. A coalition government is also a difficult business at the best of times, and is unprecedented in Taiwan. Given the backgrounds of the president and prime minister, differences of opinion between the two men are inevitable. But despite these considerations, the risk remains that the new government will become divided along party lines. Partisan divisions in the cabinet would severely constrain Mr Chen's ability to govern effectively.