DPP's 'Taiwan Good Life' Briefing in Tainan Highlights Policy Achievements, Agricultural Successes

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) convened its "Taiwan Good Life" policy briefing in Tainan on July 26, highlighting national policy achievements and agricultural advancements, particularly within the Tainan region. The event, held in Madou District, drew around 600 participants, including representatives from agricultural associations and local farmers.

Executive Yuan Vice Secretary-General Ruan Chao-hsiung and Minister of Agriculture Chen Chun-chi led the presentations. Ruan emphasized Taiwan's economic resurgence, noting its return to the top among the "Four Asian Tigers" with a growth rate of 8.76% last year and a remarkable 14.55% in the first quarter of this year. He also pointed to consistent annual increases in the minimum wage since President Tsai Ing-wen took office, projecting it to surpass NT$30,000 next year.

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Taiwan, with the hard work of all its people, has fought its way back to become the first among the Four Asian Tigers in economic growth rate.

Minister Chen Chun-chi detailed the success of Tainan's renowned agricultural products, such as orchids, mangoes, wax apples, milkfish, and tilapia, in both domestic and international markets. He outlined ongoing efforts to expand exports through central-local government collaboration, invest in cold chain logistics, and establish collection and storage facilities. Chen also addressed measures to stabilize farm incomes during price fluctuations, including subsidies and adjustment mechanisms, alongside the promotion of crop and agricultural insurance. He expressed a commitment to continued local cooperation to enhance farmer security and encourage young people to return to farming.

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Tainan's orchids, mangoes, wax apples, milkfish, and tilapia are world-renowned. Central and local governments have collaborated to expand exports, achieving remarkable results in recent years.

Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-che underscored the city's role as a significant agricultural hub, aligning with central government policies to boost market reach and product value. Addressing recent concerns about oil product safety, Huang contrasted Tainan's proactive approach, citing 19 inspections of major oil companies over five years, with what he termed "students who didn't do their homework." He asserted that the government's dedication is evident to the public.

The briefing provided a platform for direct engagement between officials and farmers, fostering dialogue on agricultural policies and their impact. The DPP aims to showcase its commitment to rural development and economic stability through such outreach events.

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Tainan is an important agricultural city. The city government has cooperated with the central government in recent years to implement various agricultural policies, expand domestic and international markets, and increase the added value of agricultural products.