# Hsinchu County political controversies > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/hsinchu-county-political-controversies > Updated: 2026-11-01T00:28:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Political candidates in Hsinchu County have raised various allegations regarding the Zheng and Cheng families during election periods. Chen Guanyu, a candidate for Zhubei City Councilor, challenged Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Hsinchu County Magistrate candidate Zheng Chao-fang over family controversies. These allegations included land disputes, financial flows, and significant debt incurred during the tenure of Zheng’s father, former Magistrate Zheng Yong-jin. Chen also raised concerns regarding press freedom following a judicial investigation into a media figure and reported receiving personal safety warnings after questioning the family. In separate allegations involving Zhu Bei Mayor Cheng Chao-fang, candidate Chen Kuan-yu and former aide Chang Yi-hao claimed that the mayor’s brother, Cheng Chao-han, improperly interfered in municipal affairs. These claims included the use of verbal abuse against staff, the use of a private building as a “secret base” for discussing affairs and storing vehicles, and failure to pay an employee’s wages. The Cheng Chao-fang camp responded by stating that all administrative procedures follow the law. ## Timeline ### 2026-11-01: Zhu Bei Mayor Cheng Chao-fang faces allegations of family interference Zhu Bei Mayor Cheng Chao-fang faces allegations that his brother, Cheng Chao-han, improperly intervened in municipal affairs and engaged in verbal abuse and wage disputes. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zhu-bei-mayor-cheng-chao-fang-faces-allegations-of-family-interference ### 2026-10-28: Hsinchu County candidate Chen Guanyu challenges Zheng Chao-fang over family controversies Zhubei candidate Chen Guanyu has challenged DPP Hsinchu County candidate Zheng Chao-fang, alleging family-linked financial controversies and questioning the impact of recent judicial actions on press freedom. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hsinchu-county-candidate-chen-guanyu-challenges-zheng-chao-fang-over-family-controversies --- Cite as: Hsinchu County political controversies. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/hsinchu-county-political-controversies