He Xin-chun Taichung mayoral campaign

The campaign of Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Taichung mayoral candidate He Xin-chun has faced both legal scrutiny and opportunities for political mobilization.

Initially, the campaign faced allegations regarding the cost of meal boxes provided to supporters during rallies in Dali and Wufeng. Taichung City Councilor Jiang He-shu alleged the meals exceeded the NT$30 legal limit for campaign refreshments, with media estimates suggesting a value between NT$85 and NT$115. Campaign spokesperson Lin Jun-yu defended the actions, stating all activities comply with the law and characterizing the accusations as attempts to stigmatize normal campaign activities.

Subsequently, He Xin-chun shifted focus toward infrastructure policy, criticizing the Shuinan Transit Center for a ‘four nos and one none’ crisis involving insufficient bus routes, ticketing, and traffic flow. He proposed improvements to ticketing systems and bus networks, while seeking support from high-ranking officials such as Presidential Secretary-General Pan Meng-an and Minister of Transportation Chen Shih-kai to emphasize the importance of central-local coordination.