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Independent Candidate Wu Yu-chen Launches Chiayi County Bid, Forms Opposition Alliance

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Independent candidate Wu Yu-chen announced her bid for Chiayi County magistrate, forming an "opposition alliance."
  • The announcement received support from KMT Chiayi Mayor Huang Min-hui and other local officials from KMT and TPP, signaling a united front against the long-ruling DPP.
  • Wu highlighted her experience as Puzi mayor, including eliminating city debt and increasing elder benefits, vowing to bring her governance experience to the county level.

Independent candidate Wu Yu-chen has officially declared her candidacy for Chiayi County magistrate, launching an "opposition alliance" aimed at challenging the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). Her campaign, themed "Chiayi Ready, Yu-chen Power Upgrade," seeks to unite non-DPP forces in the region.

This spectacular performance not only implements international-level arts and culture into the countryside but also represents that the change of regime in Chiayi County is about to come true.

— Wu Yu-chenDuring her campaign launch event, Wu Yu-chen used a fire dance performance to symbolize the upcoming political change.

The announcement event saw significant backing from prominent figures, including KMT Chiayi Mayor Huang Min-hui and TPP Chiayi mayoral candidate Chang Chi-kai. Their presence underscored a cross-party effort to consolidate support for Wu, presenting a unified front against the DPP's long-standing governance in Chiayi.

Wu, currently the mayor of Puzi City, emphasized her extensive experience in local governance. She pointed to her success in eliminating the city's debt of over 80 million NT dollars and increasing the re-employment allowance for the elderly from 200 to 2,000 NT dollars during her tenure. Wu expressed her aspiration to extend Puzi's successful governance model to the entire Chiayi County.

Democratic society's elections should not distinguish between parties; they should be based on ability and performance. Wu Yu-chen possesses professionalism, vision, and execution.

— Huang Min-huiChiayi Mayor Huang Min-hui endorsed Wu Yu-chen, highlighting her qualifications for the position.

Supporters, including former legislator Weng Chung-chun and several local councilors from various parties, lauded Wu's dedication and administrative capabilities. Mayor Huang Min-hui praised Wu's commitment to public service and her ability to lead, urging voters to give her an opportunity to shape Chiayi's future. KMT County Party Chairman Wang Yu-min pledged the party's full support for Wu's campaign, aiming for a victory in the upcoming elections.

Wu Yu-chen is the excellent talent Chiayi County needs. The KMT will mobilize all its resources to support her and strive for victory by the end of the year.

— Wang Yu-minKMT County Party Chairman Wang Yu-min pledged the party's full support for Wu's candidacy.
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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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