Chuang Ching-chun proposes education blueprint, aiming to build a smart Hsinchu with central government support

Hsinchu mayoral candidate Chuang Ching-chun presented a blueprint for the city's future, emphasizing collaboration with the central government to create a "smart Hsinchu." Chuang, a member of the Democratic Progressive Party, stated that citizens seek a mayor capable of solving problems. He vowed to use his engineering background and cross-disciplinary thinking to systematically address municipal issues, promising to build a happy and intelligent city.

Chuang highlighted several problems plaguing Hsinchu, including stalled major construction projects, neglected parks, lax management of the city zoo, and an unusable cycling stadium. He also pointed to recent flooding as evidence of the city government's inadequate crisis response. "Citizens expect a mayor who can solve problems, not one who shirks responsibility. If you entrust me with the position, I will take full responsibility," he declared.

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Citizens expect a mayor who can solve problems, not one who shirks responsibility. If you entrust me with the position, I will take full responsibility.

Addressing concerns about education, Chuang noted that thousands of Hsinchu students annually must travel to other counties for high school. He proposed establishing independent comprehensive high schools to increase opportunities and create an educational environment with strong academics, technology integration, and international connections. He also aims to attract space and AI industries to Hsinchu, leveraging the city's existing tech ecosystem.

During a discussion with Education Minister Pan Wen-chung and Economic Affairs Minister Kung Ming-hsin, Chuang responded to parents' concerns about students needing to fund their own participation in international robotics competitions. He pledged full support for such initiatives. The Education Minister agreed to explore support systems for science competition teams. Chuang also addressed the lack of stable sports resources in Hsinchu, proposing the creation of a dedicated sports department to manage various athletic programs and cultivate talent, drawing on his own background as an athlete. He plans to work with the central government to develop policies, including a technology city stipend for teachers, to improve teacher retention.

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We will promote the establishment of independent comprehensive high schools to increase high school enrollment opportunities and create a three-excellent educational environment: excellent academics, excellent technology, and excellent international connections for high school, and excellent skills, excellent technology, and excellent industry connections for vocational high school.