DPP's New Taipei mayoral candidate forms first support group with hometown ties
Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Su Chiao-hui, a candidate for New Taipei City mayor from the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), established her first campaign support group, the 'Pingtung Hometown Association Support Group.'
- Su expressed gratitude for the support from Pingtung County officials and emphasized her commitment to upgrading her 'new hometown,' New Taipei City, mirroring the progress of her native Pingtung.
- She also addressed potential joint appearances with her father, former Premier Su Tseng-chang, stating he remains popular and will continue to participate in various events.
Su Chiao-hui, the Democratic Progressive Party's candidate for New Taipei City mayor, celebrated the establishment of her first official campaign support group, the 'Pingtung Hometown Association Support Group.' The event, held near the New Taipei City Hall, marked a significant step in her electoral campaign.
Today is the first support group established in this election campaign, and I am very happy and grateful.
Expressing her joy and gratitude, Su highlighted that this is the first support group formed for her campaign. She extended thanks to Pingtung County Magistrate Chou Chun-mi and former magistrates Chou Chun-mi, Su Jia-chyuan, and Pan Men-an for their full backing. Su emphasized her pride in her Pingtung roots and her dedication to advocating for the county during her decade in the Legislative Yuan, citing achievements like the 'Air Conditioning for Every Classroom' initiative and the underground cabling of the Pingtung section of Provincial Highway 1. She expressed a strong desire to see her 'new hometown,' New Taipei City, undergo similar upgrades and progress.
I have always been proud to be a daughter of Pingtung and strongly identify with this role.
When questioned about potential joint appearances with her father, former Premier Su Tseng-chang, Su Chiao-hui indicated that he remains a popular figure with a busy schedule. She confirmed that he will continue to attend various events and meet with old friends in New Taipei, welcoming invitations for his participation. Regarding future campaign plans, Su mentioned that the campaign is proceeding according to schedule, with numerous่ญฐๅกๅบง่ซๆ (councilor discussion sessions) and market visits already completed. She assured that more support groups would be formed and announced in due course, encouraging citizens to engage with the DPP's New Taipei team and their policy proposals.
I hope my new hometown, New Taipei City, can also continue to upgrade.
Su conveyed her commitment to bringing a progressive, positive, and sunny attitude to New Taipei City, aiming to make it a leading city. She stressed that her campaign team, the 'New Taipei Team,' will showcase these values. The Pingtung Hometown Association's support signifies a connection between her past and present, reinforcing her commitment to public service across different regions.
After all, he is still very popular and has many engagements. He will continue to appear at various events.
Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.