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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 has become increasingly competitive, marked by conflicting polling data and allegations of political misconduct. While Li Sichuan leads Su Chiao-hui by 6.7 percentage points in overall polling, he faces challenges in the key swing district of Banqiao, where he trails by approximately 7 points, and among voters under 40. Li has responded by emphasizing his municipal experience and a platform of over 20 specific policy proposals. To discuss urban governance, Li met with Keelung Mayor Hsieh Kuo-liang to discuss regional development, including MRT planning and child-friendly infrastructure models. Controversy has also emerged regarding potential conflicts of interest. Kuomintang candidate Lee Shih-kwan criticized the Control Yuan for a perceived “double standard,” calling for an investigation into Su Chiao-hui’s sister, Su Chiao-chun. Lee noted that her company received a 19.99 million TWD investment from the National Development Fund while their father, Su Tseng-chang, served as Premier. Su Chiao-hui denied the allegations, stating that authorities have already clarified the matter and noting that her sister was not responsible for the application nor an employee of the company. Su further suggested the accusations are politically motivated, remarking, “Elections really don't need to be like this.” A new dispute has arisen regarding Li Sichuan’s proposal to create an AI high-tech industry corridor intended to connect local talent with major tech hubs like NVIDIA. During a council session, DPP legislator Li Yu-dian criticized the stance, questioning if facilitating such connections constituted “selling people” or “human trafficking,” drawing comparisons to incidents in Cambodia. Li Sichuan defended the policy, stating it aims to use transportation infrastructure to provide young people with international high-tech opportunities.

Entities

Su Chiao-hui · New Taipei City · Democratic Progressive Party · Li Sichuan · Kuomintang

Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    New 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.

  2. 3 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Lee 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.

  3. 5 days ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Li 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.

  4. 15 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    New 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.

  5. 19 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    New 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 · ctinews.com · epochtimes.com · folgefonnsenteret.no · heartbeats.jp · news.m.pchome.com.tw · taronews.tw

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