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"Chiayi is Seen" Book Launched, Documenting Eight Years of Transformation

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A new book titled "Chiayi is Seen: From Land to Sky" chronicles the eight-year transformation and governance of Chiayi County under County Magistrate Weng Chang-liang.
  • The book highlights major developments including the Chiayi Science Park, TSMC's advanced packaging plant, and the Asian Drone AI Innovation Application Research Center, alongside social welfare initiatives.
  • Former President Tsai Ing-wen attended the book launch, praising Chiayi's balanced development and expressing hope for its next decade.

A new book, "Chiayi is Seen: From Land to Sky," has been released, documenting the nearly eight-year governance and transformation of Chiayi County under Magistrate Weng Chang-liang. The publication, by CommonWealth Magazine Publishing, was celebrated at a launch event attended by former President Tsai Ing-wen and other dignitaries.

Weng Chang-liang described his governance philosophy as "land preparation," likening local development to farming that requires resource assessment and infrastructure improvement before attracting investment. The book outlines Chiayi's shift from an agricultural county to one with strong industrial and technological sectors, structured around "two breakthroughs and comprehensive advancement."

This book records the development process and history of Chiayi County, hoping to leave a record for everyone who has invested in construction.

— Weng Chang-liangDuring the book launch, Chiayi County Magistrate Weng Chang-liang spoke about the purpose of the publication.

The "two breakthroughs" focus on technology and consumer industries, featuring key projects like the Chiayi Science Park, TSMC's advanced packaging plant, the Asian Drone AI Innovation Application Research Center, the Minxiong Aerospace and Drone Industrial Park, and the high-speed rail outlet mall. The "comprehensive advancement" section details improvements in public services, including elder care, education, and youth programs, showcasing the county government's efforts in social welfare.

It is a blessing to be able to do things for the people of Chiayi, and I am very grateful.

— Weng Chang-liangWeng Chang-liang reflected on his tenure, mentioning seizing opportunities for southern development and support from former President Tsai Ing-wen.

To support industrial growth, the county government established a "Green Power Bank" to match businesses with local renewable energy resources and developed the drone center into a hub for research and industry. In agriculture, the "Chiayi Excellent Fresh" brand was promoted to enhance the value of local products like Hami melon, high mountain tea, and coffee.

Former President Tsai Ing-wen commended Chiayi's progress, noting its deepening agricultural strengths, development in drones and semiconductor supply chains, and balanced approach to long-term care, education, and youth development. She expressed anticipation for Chiayi's next decade of growth.

Chiayi has continued to deepen its agricultural advantages in recent years, developing drones, semiconductor supply chains, and urban functions, while balancing long-term care, educational innovation, and youth development, demonstrating balanced development achievements. I look forward to Chiayi entering the next golden decade.

— Tsai Ing-wenFormer President Tsai Ing-wen commented on Chiayi's progress at the book launch.
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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.

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