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Hou Yu-ih urges deputy Lee Ssu-hsuan three times to run for mayor; Lee vows full effort

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • New Taipei City Mayor Hou Yu-ih publicly urged his deputy, Lee Ssu-hsuan, to run for mayor three times at a party meeting.
  • Lee Ssu-hsuan, a candidate for the Kuomintang party, expressed gratitude for Hou's support and pledged to do his best.
  • Lee stated he would build upon Hou's nearly eight years of work in developing New Taipei City's infrastructure and services.

New Taipei City Mayor Hou Yu-ih emphatically called on his deputy, Lee Ssu-hsuan, to run for mayor, urging him three times during a Kuomintang party meeting. Lee, a candidate for the KMT, responded by thanking Hou for his strong support and vowing to give his full effort.

Sichuan be mayor.

— Hou Yu-ihHou Yu-ih reportedly urged his deputy, Lee Ssu-hsuan, three times to run for mayor during a KMT party meeting.

"Doing is better than saying," Hou reportedly told Lee, encouraging him to take the baton. Lee acknowledged Hou's nearly eight years of leadership, during which New Taipei City saw significant development in transportation, culture, and tourism. However, Lee noted that much work remains, and he intends to continue Hou's vision.

Lee Ssu-hsuan stated his commitment to building upon the existing foundation laid by Mayor Hou. He aims to further enhance New Taipei City's international standing and ensure the happiness and well-being of all its citizens. Lee emphasized that he would diligently complete the tasks left unfinished by Hou.

Doing is better than saying.

— Hou Yu-ihEncouraging Lee Ssu-hsuan to take on the mayoral responsibilities.

The exchange occurred during a KMT caucus dinner following Hou's final policy address at the city council. Lee's pledge signifies his intention to inherit Hou's political legacy and continue the city's development trajectory.

Mayor Hou Yu-ih has allowed the city's administration to flourish over the past nearly 8 years, but there is still a lot of work to be done. Therefore, Mayor Hou hopes that I can take over this baton, and I will do my best.

— Lee Ssu-hsuanResponding to Hou Yu-ih's endorsement and pledging his commitment.
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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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