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Cheng Chao-fang Reports Achievements to Village Chiefs, Vows to Expand Zhubei Experience to Transform Hsinchu County

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Cheng Chao-fang, the Democratic Progressive Party's nominee for Hsinchu County Magistrate in 2026, held a meeting with village chiefs to report on his achievements.
  • He aims to leverage his experience as Zhubei City Mayor to expand development and bring change to Hsinchu County.
  • Cheng expressed confidence in public support for change, citing a stronger sentiment than during his previous mayoral campaign.

Democratic Progressive Party nominee for Hsinchu County Magistrate, Cheng Chao-fang, immediately convened a meeting with village chiefs following his nomination for the 2026 election. He presented his policy achievements to solidify support, using the newly renovated Fude Library in Zhubei City as a testament to his governance capabilities.

The public's desire for change is even stronger than when I ran for Zhubei mayor four years ago.

โ€” Cheng Chao-fangCheng Chao-fang commented on the public's sentiment regarding the upcoming Hsinchu County Magistrate election.

Cheng stated that his commitment to Zhubei's development stems from his diligent work as mayor. He believes his "change Zhubei" philosophy can be extended to transform Hsinchu County. He noted the growing public desire for change, which he feels is even stronger than during his 2022 mayoral campaign.

Addressing the potential challenges from a united Kuomintang and Taiwan People's Party, Cheng highlighted that his policies and actions speak for themselves. He believes a breakthrough in Hsinchu County would signify a new era, breaking traditional party loyalties and ushering in a complete transformation. He emphasized that the key lies with neutral and young voters.

If we can break through here, I believe it will be the start of a brand new situation, signaling that Hsinchu County has officially broken the stereotype of voting by party and can undergo an overall transformation.

โ€” Cheng Chao-fangCheng Chao-fang discussed the potential impact of his candidacy on Hsinchu County's political landscape.

During the meeting, Cheng detailed construction progress and challenges in each village. He specifically pointed to a section in the Fude Library where readers might need a hand-held lamp to find books, a design intended to honor those in remote areas who studied by lamplight in the past. The library, hailed as "Zhubei's most beautiful library," is nearing its opening.

Doing my job well and doing things right is my confidence.

โ€” Cheng Chao-fangCheng Chao-fang explained the basis of his commitment to public service.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.