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New Taipei City mayoral election competition
Overview
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 polling data and personal integrity.
Recent polling shows a neck-and-neck contest. While the Taipei Sinmin Association reported Su leading with 43.1% to Li’s 30.0%, projections suggest the actual margin could be as narrow as 4.1%. Li’s campaign has contested these findings, alleging bias toward the DPP and criticizing sampling methods.
Policy debates have intensified. Su has proposed a “Dual City Cultural Festival” and the development of the Tamsui Hsinchu Science City to foster AI industries. Li has focused on his administrative experience, proposing an AI high-tech industry corridor and the “Rail Construction 123” plan to create a 30-minute living circle. Disputes have also arisen over the relocation of Songshan Airport and the release of a NT$5.41 billion MRT subsidy.
Personal and ethical allegations have surfaced on both sides. KMT representatives have raised conflict-of-interest allegations regarding Su’s family and a company receiving National Development Fund investment. Conversely, Su’s camp and supporters have criticized Li’s past conduct and addressed allegations of verbal intimidation regarding campaign posters. Su has received high-profile endorsements from President Lai Ching-te and Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim, though she faces scrutiny over her family's political legacy and negative online sentiment. Li recently drew number 3 on the ballot.
Entities
New Taipei City · Su Chiao-hui · Li Sichuan · Kuomintang · Democratic Progressive Party
Timeline
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[POLITICS] 2 sourcesNew Taipei City mayoral candidate Li Si-chuan draws number 3
Kuomintang candidate Li Si-chuan drew ballot number 3 for the New Taipei City mayoral election, while his campaign denies allegations of intimidation made by DPP councilor Chen Nai-yu.
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[POLITICS] 5 sourcesNew Taipei mayoral polls show Su Chiao-hui leading Li Sichuan
New Taipei mayoral candidate Su Chiao-hui leads Li Sichuan by 13.1% in recent polls, though Li's campaign disputes the sampling accuracy and condemns recent online smear campaigns.
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[POLITICS] 2 sourcesSu Chiao-hui and Li Sichuan clash over New Taipei City development
New Taipei City mayoral candidates Su Chiao-hui and Li Sichuan are clashing over Songshan Airport relocation and AI industrial planning as local election campaigning intensifies.
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[POLITICS] 2 sourcesSu Chiao-hui responds to allegations of involvement in Chang Shu-chuan case
New Taipei City mayoral candidate Su Chiao-hui faces criticism from political opponents and media commentators following allegations by Chang Shu-chuan that Su aided in a past character assassination.
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[POLITICS] 3 sourcesNew Taipei City mayoral race intensifies as President Lai endorses Su Chiao-hui
President Lai Ching-te endorsed DPP candidate Su Chiao-hui for New Taipei City Mayor, while KMT candidate Lee Shih-chuan challenged Su over disputed MRT construction subsidies.
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[POLITICS] 3 sourcesSu Chiao-hui receives VP endorsement amid rising negative sentiment
Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim has endorsed DPP candidate Su Chiao-hui for New Taipei Mayor, even as KMT data shows Su facing high negative sentiment linked to her father, Su Tseng-chang.
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[POLITICS] 6 sourcesCheng Li-wen campaigns for Lee Sze-chuan in New Taipei City
Kuomintang's Cheng Li-wen campaigned in New Taipei City for mayoral candidate Lee Sze-chuan, urging Yunlin natives to support his 2026 bid.
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[POLITICS] 3 sourcesLi Sichuan responds to polls predicting tight New Taipei City mayoral race
Japanese scholar Ogasawara Yukihiko predicts a neck-and-neck mayoral race in New Taipei City between KMT's Li Sichuan and DPP's Su Chiao-hui, marking the election as a decisive battleground.
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[POLITICS] 6 sourcesLi Sichuan holds first major New Taipei City mayoral campaign rally
Kuomintang mayoral candidate Li Sichuan held a campaign rally in New Taipei City, drawing support from citizens citing his past administrative efficacy, while facing political counter-attacks from the DPP.
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[POLITICS] 2 sourcesNew Taipei City election dispute over AI talent policy
New Taipei City politics heated up as KMT candidate Li Szechuan defended his AI industry corridor policy against DPP criticism that linking local talent to companies like NVIDIA resembles human trafficking.
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[POLITICS] 2 sourcesLee Shih-kwan and Su Chiao-hui clash over conflict of interest allegations
New Taipei mayoral candidates Lee Shih-kwan and Su Chiao-hui are clashing over allegations involving Su Chiao-chun’s company and National Development Fund investments.
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[POLITICS] 5 sourcesLi Sichuan addresses New Taipei polling gaps and discusses urban development
New Taipei mayoral candidate Li Sichuan is addressing polling gaps in Banqiao and among youth while meeting with Keelung Mayor Hsieh Kuo-liang to discuss regional urban development and transit planning.
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[POLITICS] 3 sourcesNew Taipei mayoral poll shows Su Chiao-hui leading amid data disputes
A New Taipei mayoral poll showing Su Chiao-hui leading Lee Sichuan is facing scrutiny over data discrepancies and sample bias.
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[POLITICS] 2 sourcesNew Taipei City mayoral race tightens between Li Sichuan and Su Chiao-hui
New Taipei City mayoral candidates Li Sichuan and Su Chiao-hui are in a tight race, with recent polls showing a 2% gap. Su has pledged to expand social housing and labor policies.
Sources
886.news · bccnews.com.tw · ctinews.com · epochtimes.com · folgefonnsenteret.no · heartbeats.jp · news.m.pchome.com.tw · pingtungtimes.com.tw · plotcricket.nl · saintmichaels.org.uk · taronews.tw · thehubnews.net · theinitium.com · tw.nextapple.com · voicettank.org
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