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Taiwan local council election campaigns intensify
Local political candidates in Taiwan have begun launching campaign headquarters Political campaigning for upcoming local elections across various regions. In New Taipei City, Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) candidate Chang Chih-hao established a headquarters in Zhonghe District. Supported by several high-profile political figures, Chang proposed an eight-year vision centered on urban development, transportation, and community services, including Taiwan has intensified, moving from the creation establishment of a green park in Nanshi headquarters to large-scale rallies and revitalizing the Xingnan Night Market. Simultaneously, other candidates have initiated their campaigns in southern Taiwan. endorsements. In Kaohsiung, Kuomintang (KMT) City Councilor Liu De-lin De-lin, seeking an eighth term, launched his campaign headquarters with a focus before over 3,000 supporters. Endorsed by Ka Chih-en, Liu emphasized his commitment to grassroots service, specifically focusing on youth housing and housing, elderly welfare. welfare, and long-term care, while calling for a KMT council majority. Further mobilization occurred in Xiaogang, where former Mayor Han Kuo-yu joined mayoral candidate Ko Chih-en at a rally that drew nearly 5,000 people. In Pingtung, KMT candidate Su Ching-chuan held a large-scale event attended by approximately 15,000 people, featuring endorsements from Han Kuo-yu. In Tainan, independent City Councilor Lin Kuan-wei inaugurated his headquarters in the Yongkang District, emphasizing a non-partisan approach District with more than 3,000 attendees. Lin highlighted his decade of service and advocating his role in securing over 500 million TWD for transportation, flood control, and school safety, while maintaining a non-partisan focus on social welfare policies such as like free school lunches lunches. In northern Taiwan, KMT official Cheng Li-wen has been active in several regions, expressing support for Mayor Kao Hung-an in Hsinchu and health insurance exemptions endorsing Chiang Wan-an for seniors. Mayor and Wang Chih-bing for council in Taipei. In New Taipei City, Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) candidate Chang Chih-hao continues his campaign in Zhonghe, supported by officials such as Su Chiao-hui, as he seeks to secure a third seat for the party in the district.