Taiwanese local councilors launch campaign headquarters

Local political candidates in Taiwan have officially launched their campaign headquarters for upcoming elections.

In Kaohsiung, City Councilor Liu De-lin held a campaign headquarters launch event attended by over 3,000 supporters. Ka Chih-en attended the event to endorse Liu, praising his long-term service and loyalty to the Kuomintang (KMT). Liu, seeking an eighth term, emphasized his commitment to grassroots service, focusing on youth housing, elderly welfare, and long-term care. He called for supporters to help the KMT achieve a majority in the council.

In Tainan, independent City Councilor Lin Kuan-wei also inaugurated his campaign headquarters in the Yongkang District, drawing more than 3,000 attendees. Lin highlighted his decade of service in the region, noting that he has secured over 500 million TWD in construction funding for transportation, flood control, and school safety. He emphasized a non-partisan approach to local development and advocated for social welfare policies, such as health insurance exemptions for seniors and free school lunches.