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Taiwan regional election candidate developments

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Political activity is increasing intensifying across various regions in Taiwan as candidates register for upcoming elections and navigate party parties form strategic alliances. In Taichung, Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) legislator Ho Hsin-chun has officially registered her candidacy for mayor, focusing on a platform of mayor. Supported by campaign headquarters director Tsai Chi-chang, Ho’s platform, ‘Six-Star Municipal Administration and Taichung Innovation 168.’ 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 involves shifting alliances between the Kuomintang (KMT) continues regarding party cooperation and the Taiwan People's Party (TPP). independent runs. KMT Hsinchu County Magistrate candidate Xu Xinying has addressed allegations regarding concerning failed cooperation between the two parties, while 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. Recent polling shows Mayor, expressing a desire to protect citizen interests despite the KMT and TPP consensus to support incumbent Mayor Kao Hung-an leading Hung-an. Strategic shifts are also occurring within the Hsinchu mayoral race with 49.5% 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 efforts have intensified. KMT Hsinchu County Chairperson Yang Wen-ke has urged party unity across thirteen townships and cities, specifically supporting mayoral candidate Hsu Hsin-ying and Zhubei mayoral candidate Wu Hsu-chih. Wu has proposed an ESG demonstration project for Douzipu Creek to connect government, corporations, and residents for ecological protection. Hsu Hsin-ying has officially unveiled her campaign headquarters, centering her headquarters with a platform on ‘unity, proven performance, and clean governance.’ Leveraging her technical background, Hsu aims to support the region’s high-tech industry and the development of the ‘Greater Silicon Valley’ area. Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen traveled to Hsinchu to endorse Hsu, emphasizing that a leader with expertise in semiconductors and optics is essential for the local economic landscape. Current Hsinchu County Magistrate Yang Wen-ke ‘unity, strength, and other integrity.’ KMT officials legislators have framed rallied behind her, framing the election race as a choice between of clean governance while alleging corruption and corruption. organized crime ties regarding opponent Cheng Chao-fang.

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  1. 2026-10-19 10:22 UTC Taiwan regional election candidate developments
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