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Independent Penghu County Candidate Yeh Chu-lin Proposes Building an International Island Gateway

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Independent candidate for Penghu County Magistrate, Yeh Chu-lin, proposed developing the region into an international island gateway.
  • His plan includes upgrading Penghu Airport, expanding international flight routes, and promoting direct ferry services to China.
  • Yeh believes enhancing transportation infrastructure is crucial for driving tourism, economic growth, and industrial development.

Independent candidate for Penghu County Magistrate, Yeh Chu-lin, has unveiled a key policy proposal aimed at transforming the archipelago into a significant international island gateway. Under his "Penghu 2035 Vision Project," the first phase focuses on "Airport Upgrade and International Routes," envisioning a comprehensive development strategy to elevate Penghu's global standing.

Yeh articulated his vision, stating that Penghu, situated in the center of the Taiwan Strait, should transcend its status as a mere outlying island and become a vital hub for island exchanges in East Asia. He emphasized that achieving this requires more than just tourism; a robust sea and air transportation network is essential to connect people, goods, and commerce effectively. His plan outlines three main directions for achieving this goal.

Penghu cannot just wait for tourists in the future; it must actively connect with the world.

— Yeh Chu-linIndependent candidate Yeh Chu-lin outlining his vision for Penghu's international development.

First, Yeh aims to upgrade Penghu Airport by securing continuous central government investment in improving facilities and services. This includes enhancing passenger service areas and customs and immigration facilities to create an international-class airport prepared for future demands. Second, he plans to actively expand international flight routes, seeking regular or charter flights from Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, and Macau to attract more overseas visitors and foster global business connections for Penghu's industries.

Third, Yeh is committed to vigorously promoting direct "mini-three-links" ferry services between Penghu and mainland Chinese cities like Xiamen and Pingtan. He stressed that Penghu must proactively connect with the world, not passively wait for visitors. "A better airport, broader routes, and more convenient transportation will bring more people, business opportunities, and development," Yeh asserted, framing the airport upgrade and route expansion as a critical step for Penghu's international integration.

A better airport, broader routes, and more convenient transportation will bring more people, business opportunities, and development.

— Yeh Chu-linYeh Chu-lin emphasizing the economic benefits of improving Penghu's transportation infrastructure.
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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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