Taiwan political candidates hold major campaign rallies

Taiwan elections Kuomintang Democratic Progressive Party campaign rallies local government

Political campaigning across Taiwan has intensified as various candidates hold major rallies for upcoming local elections. In Hsinchu, Kuomintang (KMT) official Cheng Li-wen expressed full support for Mayor Kao Hung-an, stating the party would set aside partisan interests to support her reelection.

In southern Taiwan, KMT candidates are mobilizing significant crowds. In Kaohsiung, former Mayor Han Kuo-yu joined forces with mayoral candidate Ko Chih-en at a rally in Xiaogang, drawing nearly 5,000 supporters. Meanwhile, in Pingtung, KMT candidate Su Ching-chuan held a large-scale event attended by approximately 15,000 people, featuring endorsements from Han Kuo-yu and other regional political figures.

In Taipei, Cheng Li-wen also campaigned for KMT councilor candidate Wang Chih-bing and endorsed Chiang Wan-an for Mayor. In New Taipei City, Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) candidate Chang Chih-hao held a campaign headquarters launch in Zhonghe, supported by various government and party officials, including Su Chiao-hui, aiming to secure a third seat for the party in the district.