# Taichung mayoral election campaign > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20260915-taichung-mayoral-election-campaign > Updated: 2026-09-15T09:28:31.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2. During the Taichung mayoral election campaign, candidates Ho Hsin-chun of the Democratic Progressive Party and Chiang Chi-chen of the Kuomintang have presented diverging strategies for urban and social development. Initially, Ho Hsin-chun focused on traditional market improvements through central government resources and digital integration. Simultaneously, Chiang Chi-chen emphasized industrial upgrading via AI and robotics, proposing specialized committees for international cooperation and smart city development. As the campaign progressed, the candidates refined their platforms. Chiang Chi-chen introduced a ‘20-minute living circle’ blueprint, which seeks to organize the metropolitan area into five zones to ensure rapid access to essential services through improved bus networks and future metro connectivity. Ho Hsin-chun shifted focus toward youth empowerment, advocating for the creation of a dedicated Youth Bureau and an AI Innovation Talent Research Institute to support entrepreneurship and employment for young residents. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-15: Taichung mayoral candidates propose urban and youth policies Taichung mayoral candidates Chiang Chi-chen and Ho Hsin-chun have introduced competing platforms focusing on a ‘20-minute living circle’ for urban mobility and the creation of a dedicated Youth Bureau. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/taichung-mayoral-candidates-propose-urban-and-youth-policies ### 2026-08-22: Taichung mayoral candidates present urban development visions Taichung mayoral candidates Ho Hsin-chun and Johnny Chiang have outlined their platforms, focusing on traditional market improvements, industrial AI integration, and enhanced international cooperation. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/taichung-mayoral-candidates-present-urban-development-visions --- Cite as: Taichung mayoral election campaign. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/20260915-taichung-mayoral-election-campaign