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Taiwan regional election candidate developments

Overview

Political activity is intensifying across Taiwan as candidates register and parties form strategic alliances. In Taichung, Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) legislator Ho Hsin-chun has officially registered for mayor. Supported by campaign headquarters director Tsai Chi-chang, Ho’s platform, ‘Six-Star Municipal Administration and Taichung Innovation 168,’ focuses on all-age care welfare, AI and unmanned vehicle innovation, and transportation efficiency. Former President Tsai Ing-wen has agreed to serve as the honorary chairperson of her campaign.

In Hsinchu, political maneuvering continues regarding party cooperation and independent runs. KMT Hsinchu County Magistrate candidate Xu Xinying addressed allegations concerning failed cooperation between the KMT and the Taiwan People's Party (TPP), stating she made no promises regarding matters outside her authority. Meanwhile, former KMT spokesperson He Zhiyong has registered as an independent candidate for Hsinchu Mayor, expressing a desire to protect citizen interests despite the KMT and TPP consensus to support incumbent Kao Hung-an.

Strategic shifts are also occurring within the KMT. Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen has accepted the role of chairperson for Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an’s campaign headquarters to help unify party support. In Hsinchu County, KMT candidate Hsu Hsin-ying has unveiled her campaign headquarters with a platform of ‘unity, strength, and integrity.’ KMT legislators have rallied behind her, framing the race as a choice of clean governance while alleging corruption and organized crime ties regarding opponent Cheng Chao-fang.

Entities

Hsinchu County · Kuomintang · Xu Xinying · Yang Wen-ke · Kao Hung-an

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Lu Shiow-yen joins Chiang Wan-an's Taipei mayoral campaign headquarters

    Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen has joined Chiang Wan-an's Taipei mayoral campaign as headquarters chairperson, while KMT candidate Hsu Hsin-ying launches her Hsinchu County campaign focused on integrity.

  2. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Hsu Hsin-ying unveils KMT Hsinchu County campaign headquarters

    KMT Hsinchu County magistrate candidate Hsu Hsin-ying unveiled her campaign headquarters, emphasizing unity, performance, and clean governance with the support of current Magistrate Yang Wen-ke.

  3. [POLITICS] 4 sources
    KMT Hsinchu County leaders mobilize for elections and local ESG initiatives

    KMT Hsinchu County Chairperson Yang Wen-ke called for party unity ahead of elections, while candidate Wu Hsu-chih proposed an ESG-driven sustainability project for Douzipu Creek.

  4. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Hsinchu political candidates and officials mark National Day

    Political figures in Hsinchu marked National Day with community events, including labor endorsements for candidates Xu Xinying and Wu Xuzhi, and a review of municipal achievements by Mayor Kao Hung-an.

  5. [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Hsinchu mayoral polls show Kao Hung-an leading race

    Polling shows incumbent Hsinchu Mayor Kao Hung-an leading the mayoral race with 49.5% support, while rival candidates Chuang Ching-cheng and Ho Chih-yung have called for her participation in a youth forum.

  6. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Hsinchu County election faces allegations of money politics

    Candidates in Hsinchu County are facing intense scrutiny over allegations of money politics, with KMT's Xu Xinying denying religious ties and critics questioning the DPP's nomination of Cheng Chao-fang.

  7. [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Hsinchu political candidates address party cooperation and independent runs

    In Hsinchu, KMT candidate Xu Xinying denied making unauthorized political promises, while He Zhiyong registered as an independent for Mayor, despite his loyalty to the KMT.

  8. [POLITICS] 7 sources
    Ho Hsin-chun registers candidacy for Taichung mayor

    DPP legislator Ho Hsin-chun has registered to run for Taichung mayor, announcing that former President Tsai Ing-wen will serve as her campaign's honorary chairperson.

Sources

bccnews.com.tw · bj.crntt.com · ctinews.com · epochtimes.com · folgefonnsenteret.no · heartbeats.jp · pingtungtimes.com.tw · taiwanreports.com · tamers2021.hateblo.jp · thehubnews.net · tw.nextapple.com

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