Taiwanese political candidates mobilize women's support groups

Political candidates in Taiwan are mobilizing women's support groups ahead of upcoming elections. In Hualien, Kuomintang (KMT) candidate You Shu-chen held a convention for women's support associations across thirteen townships. KMT Vice Chairman Hsiao Hsu-tsen attended to present flags and call for party unity. You emphasized her commitment to welfare policies, including expanded postpartum care, support for the 0-18 age group, and enhanced elderly care services.

In Taichung, KMT candidate Chiang Chi-chen also launched a women's support group, attended by several party officials. Chiang proposed establishing a cross-departmental Women and Children Development Committee to integrate female perspectives into municipal policy. His platform includes subsidies for RSV vaccines for pregnant women, increased hours for postpartum caregiver services, and AI-driven home safety monitoring for elderly residents.

Meanwhile, Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) candidate He Hsin-chun engaged with voters at a night market in Taichung, focusing on revitalizing local business districts and boosting tourism to support the local economy.