Lai Jui-long launches Ruilong Sisterhood with Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim's support

Democratic Progressive Party Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Lai Jui-long held the inaugural assembly of the ‘Ruilong Sisterhood’ on the 20th. The event featured support from Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim, who attended to endorse the candidate.

Lai emphasized the importance of women's ability, confidence, and courage in society. He introduced the ‘Three Promises for Mothers,’ which include increasing childcare subsidies, establishing a Kaohsiung childcare fund, expanding prenatal and postnatal care, and providing vocational training and entrepreneurship support for women. Additionally, his ‘Hope Kaohsiung: Happy Capital Project’ proposes increasing senior citizen cards to 15,000 points annually and improving accessibility in parks and walkways.

During her speech, Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim characterized Lai as a ‘Rui-cat,’ describing him as warm and cute yet possessing significant observational skills and explosive power. She highlighted the necessity of robust long-term care systems to support women who often balance childcare and eldercare responsibilities.