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Blue-White Alliance in Zhubei Mayor Race Crumbles, Potentially Impacting Hsu Chih-jung

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

At a glance

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  • Wu Hsu-chih registered as the New Party candidate for Zhubei Mayor in Hsinchu County, declaring his intention to run.
  • Taiwan People's Party candidate Chiu Chen-yuan stated that the Blue-White cooperation for the Zhubei mayor race is effectively over.
  • Chiu Chen-yuan insists he will run as the sole TPP candidate, citing party nomination and commitment to supporters, while expressing regret over the collapsed alliance.

Wu Hsu-chih officially registered on Tuesday as the New Party's candidate for Zhubei Mayor in Hsinchu County, signaling his firm commitment to the race. His registration comes as political maneuvering intensifies in the region.

Meanwhile, Chiu Chen-yuan, the Taiwan People's Party (TPP) candidate for Zhubei Mayor, revealed in a radio interview that the anticipated Blue-White cooperation for the mayoral election has largely fallen apart. He expressed regret over the situation, emphasizing that political alliances must be built on trust and integrity.

the Blue-White cooperation for the Zhubei mayor race is nearly defunct

— Chiu Chen-yuanAdmitting the breakdown of the alliance in a radio interview.

Chiu explained that the initial understanding involved the TPP not fielding a candidate for Hsinchu County Magistrate, thereby supporting the New Party's primary winner. In return, the TPP expected to secure the Zhubei Mayor position, aiming to form a "steel triangle" with Hsinchu City. However, he stated that the New Party's local and central leadership failed to uphold this consensus, leading to the alliance's breakdown.

I will definitely register according to the law and run to the end

— Chiu Chen-yuanAffirming his commitment to run as the TPP candidate for Zhubei Mayor.

Despite the collapsed cooperation, Chiu affirmed his determination to run, stating he is the TPP's sole nominated candidate and has no intention of withdrawing. He plans to hold a press conference with party leadership to detail the agreement and integration process. Chiu believes that if the Blue-White alliance fails in this crucial district, it could jeopardize the New Party's decades-long hold on Hsinchu County and set a negative precedent for future collaborations, potentially allowing the Democratic Progressive Party to benefit from the division.

Chiu also highlighted the significant electoral weight of Zhubei and Zhudong towns, which together account for nearly 60% of Hsinchu County's votes. He suggested that the New Party should explain the breakdown and take political responsibility. The failure of the alliance could also negatively impact Hsu Chih-jung, the New Party's candidate for Hsinchu County Magistrate, as TPP supporters might reject her due to perceived broken promises.

If the New Party cannot fulfill its promises today, it should explain to the public and bear the relevant political responsibility.

— Chiu Chen-yuanStating the New Party's accountability for the failed alliance.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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