Taiwanese municipal leaders hold National Day events and political rallies

Municipal leaders across Taiwan held various events to celebrate National Day, blending civic festivities with political messaging and historical commemoration.

In Taipei, Mayor Chiang Wan-an emphasized the city’s goal of becoming an international first-class city, highlighting infrastructure projects like the Wandan Line and the integration of the AI industry following NVIDIA’s presence in the Taipei Science Park. In Taichung, Mayor Lu Shiow-yen reviewed eight years of administration and used the occasion to call for continuity in leadership, while also addressing national stability.

In Taoyuan, Mayor Chang Shan-cheng led a ceremony to honor veterans of the Guangwu and August 23rd battles, inviting teachers from Thailand to recognize their contributions to Chinese education and historical preservation. Meanwhile, in New Taipei City, political activity intensified as New Taipei mayoral candidate Li Sichuan received endorsements from Hou You-yi and Chiayi Mayor Huang Min-hie during a local community event. In Linkou, a decade-long tradition of flag-raising ceremonies drew thousands of residents, featuring public figures such as Wang Chien-hsuan.