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Lu Hsiao-yen addresses political tensions and Taichung election polls
Taichung Mayor Lu Hsiao-yen has addressed recent political tensions, stating that national leaders must adhere to the constitution and respect democratic majority rule. She criticized the central government, suggesting that the administration should not act arbitrarily following the distribution of 10,000 yuan in cash.
In local politics, recent polling from the New Taiwan Statecraft Think Tank indicates that KMT candidate Jiang Chih-chen leads DPP candidate Ho Hsin-chun by 6.7 percentage points in the upcoming mayoral race. Lu Hsiao-yen maintains a high administration satisfaction rating of 53.9%, which is noted as a significant factor for the KMT's 2028 electoral prospects.
Meanwhile, city councilors have raised concerns regarding the use of public funds. Critics, including councilor Chen Shu-hua, allege that media procurement for city events, such as the Taichung Shopping Festival and the Pot Roast Festival, is being disproportionately used to promote Mayor Lu's personal image. City officials defended the practices as legal and standard for regional leaders.
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Democratic Progressive Party · Jiang Chih-chen · Kuomintang · Lu Hsiao-yen · Taichung City Government
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The administration should not act arbitrarily simply because of the 10,000 yuan cash distribution. bccnews.com.tw
- [○ 1 SOURCE] City councilors allege that media procurement for city festivals is being used to fund personal branding for Mayor Lu Hsiao-yen. news.nextapple.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Taichung Mayor Lu Hsiao-yen has an administration satisfaction rating of 53.9%. www.crntt.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] National leaders must follow the constitution and respect democratic majority rule. bccnews.com.tw
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A poll shows KMT candidate Jiang Chih-chen leads DPP candidate Ho Hsin-chun by 6.7 percentage points in the Taichung mayoral race. www.crntt.com