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Taiwan 2026 local election campaigning

9 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Su Ching-chuan targets Pingtung development in campaign rally

Political campaigning for Taiwan’s 2026 local elections has expanded from individual platform launches to intensive regional mobilization. In Taoyuan, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has intensified its presence,

Shen Po-yang and Chiang Wan-an Taipei mayoral race

14 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Taipei Mayoral Race: Chiang and Shen Clash Over Typhoon Preparedness Games

The 2026 Taipei mayoral race has intensified as the gap between incumbent Chiang Wan-an and Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) challenger Shen Po-yang continues to narrow. Shen’s popularity, described as an “ocean curren

Ko Chih-en Kaohsiung mayoral campaign

10 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Han Kuo-yu and Ko Wen-je to support candidates in upcoming elections

Kuomintang mayoral candidate Ko Chih-en has intensified her Kaohsiung campaign through large-scale rallies and strategic endorsements. A major rally in Fengshan drew approximately 30,000 attendees and featured prominent

2026 Kaohsiung mayoral election

4 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Kaohsiung mayoral candidates outline development and social policies

The 2026 Kaohsiung mayoral election remains a highly competitive contest between Kuomintang candidate Ke Chih-en and Democratic Progressive Party candidate Lai Jui-lung. Recent ETtoday polling shows a narrow margin, with

Taipei Songshan Airport relocation proposal

7 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an defends Songshan Airport relocation plan

Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an continues to advocate for the relocation of Songshan Airport to the central government to facilitate the construction of a 300-hectare AI industrial park and expand urban living space. During a

Taiwan local governance and infrastructure issues

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an oversees disaster response during Typhoon Krathon

In Taichung, City Councilor Chen Yu-jung criticized Mayor Lu Shiow-yen regarding significant delays in major infrastructure projects. Specific concerns were raised about the Taichung Dome, which is now projected for a 20

Taitung corruption investigation

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Taiwan political controversies involve judicial searches and public fund usage

Investigators detained former Taitung County Magistrate Wu Chun-li at Taitung Fengnian Airport following allegations of corruption. The probe focuses on a scandal involving the widening of agricultural roads near the Don

Taipei mayoral race 2026

13 clusters · 28 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Taipei mayoral race: Shen Po-yang leads Chiang Wan-an in latest polls

The Taipei mayoral race intensified in early September as candidates clashed over child abuse protections and administrative competence. DPP candidate Shen Bo-yang urged incumbent Mayor Chiang Wan-an to implement systemi

Taiwan 2026 local election preparations and bribery probes

8 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Taiwan election bribery investigations lead to multiple arrests

As the November 28, 2026, local elections approach, Taiwan’s authorities have intensified anti-bribery and election security campaigns. Prosecutors and police are expanding outreach to combat vote-buying, illegal residen

Taiwan passes law to subsidize health insurance for seniors

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Taiwan passes law to subsidize health insurance for seniors

Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan has passed an amendment to Article 22 of the Senior Citizens Welfare Act, mandating that the central government fully subsidize National Health Insurance (NHI) premiums for eligible seniors. The

Taiwan regional election candidate developments

8 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Lu Shiow-yen joins Chiang Wan-an's Taipei mayoral campaign headquarters

Political activity is intensifying across Taiwan as candidates register and parties form strategic alliances. In Taichung, Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) legislator Ho Hsin-chun has officially registered for mayor. S

Changhua County Magistrate election

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Chen Su-yue leads Changhua County Magistrate polls

Polling for the Changhua County Magistrate election indicates that Democratic Progressive Party candidate Chen Su-yue holds a 32% lead over Kuomintang candidate Wei Ping-cheng, who has 16% support. Independent candidate

New Taipei City mayoral election competition

13 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: New Taipei mayoral polls show Su Chiao-hui leading Li Sichuan

The New Taipei City mayoral election between Kuomintang candidate Li Sichuan and Democratic Progressive Party candidate Su Chiao-hui remains highly contentious, characterized by intense competition and disputes over poll

Cheng Chao-fang land conversion and political allegations

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Cheng Chao-fang campaign draws criticism amid land and political allegations

Allegations have emerged regarding the family of Cheng Chao-fang, a Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) candidate for Hsinchu County Magistrate, involving potential land conversion in Shenqu Village, Zhudong. Reports sugg

Allegations against Huang Shih-chieh in Taoyuan

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Huang Shih-chieh faces allegations of preferential land use

Taoyuan mayoral candidate Huang Shih-chieh has faced a series of political allegations during his campaign. Initially, the Taiwan People's Party alleged election bribery, claiming an event organized by the Taoyuan Manag

KMT local election campaigning in Taiwan

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Cheng Li-wen appointed campaign chair for Wei Ping-cheng in Changhua

Kuomintang (KMT) figures have been active in local election campaigning across Taiwan. In Pingtung, Cheng Li-wen and Su Ching-chuan held rallies to criticize Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) energy policies, specifical

Taiwan drug regulation and mayoral election debates

2 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Taiwan mayoral race heats up over drug policy and debate rules

Public health policy and drug regulation have become significant points of discussion in Taiwan. Initially, the debate focused on the classification of alcoholic medicinal liquids, such as ‘Powerade B’ and ‘Visebi’. Foll

Taiwan government cash handout and economic debates

8 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Taiwan Ministry of Finance outlines NT$10,000 cash handout plan

As the 11th Legislative Yuan commenced its new session on September 29, political parties have solidified their competing economic priorities. The Kuomintang (KMT) caucus, led by Fu Kun-chi, continues to advocate for a “

Taiwan defense procurement and US military cooperation

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Taiwan denies reports of U.S. splitting $14 billion arms sale

Taiwan is actively working to strengthen its defense capabilities through domestic production and increased military cooperation with the United States. President Lai Ching-te has requested a 60 billion TWD package to fu

Xu Jiaqing resigns amid OCAC resource misuse allegations

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Xu Jiaqing resigns as OCAC head amid resource misuse allegations

Xu Jiaqing, Chairperson of the Overseas Community Affairs Council (OCAC), resigned following allegations of misusing public resources. The controversy began with a 100,000 TWD fine from the Control Yuan for violating con

KMT and TPP cooperation breakdown in Zhu Bei

5 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 27 days ago

Latest: Kuomintang bans legislators from supporting TPP candidate Chiu Chen-yuan

The planned strategic cooperation between the Kuomintang (KMT) and the Taiwan People's Party (TPP) for the Zhu Bei mayoral election has collapsed. Following the breakdown, KMT candidate Wu Hsu-chih and TPP candidate Chiu

Changhua County magistrate election registration progresses

8 clusters · 15 sources · last updated 28 days ago

Latest: Wei Ping-cheng proposes elderly care and dementia support policies in Changhua

The race for the Changhua County Magistrate position has entered the registration phase, marked by candidate filings and shifting political alliances. Four-term independent county councilor Chen Chung-chia was the first

Taiwanese local candidates propose childcare policies

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 30 days ago

Latest: Chen Ying hosts family event in Taitung to promote parenting policies

Political candidates in Taiwan are proposing various childcare and parenting support policies as part of their regional platforms. In Hsinchu County, Kuomintang magistrate candidate Hsu Hsin-ying introduced her ‘2030 Hs

Taiwan local election campaigning

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated about 1 month ago

Latest: Taiwanese candidates campaign on tourism and market revitalization

Political activity in Taiwan has intensified as candidates prepare for local elections through registrations and grassroots campaigning. In Chiayi, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) candidate for county magistrate,

Taiwan 2026 election political alliances

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated about 1 month ago

Latest: Lu Shiow-yen and Huang Min-hui support Wu Pin-jui in Chiayi

Political maneuvering for the 2026 election cycle in Taiwan has seen shifts in party allegiances and the formation of new political alliances. Lin Feng-hsi, a founding elder of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), en