Judicial Reform Party celebrates anniversary in Kaohsiung, launches campaign

The Judicial Reform Party (JRP) celebrated its third anniversary by inaugurating its joint campaign headquarters in Kaohsiung for mayoral and city council candidates. The event saw the participation of candidates from New Taipei, Taichung, and Kaohsiung, underscoring the party's expanding reach.

A significant moment of the celebration was the presence of Chang Chun-hung, a founding member of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). He personally presented a sash to his friend Chang Ching, the JRP chairperson and candidate for Kaohsiung mayor, symbolizing support and encouragement. Former legislator Lin Feng-hsi also attended, presenting Chang Ching with a flag to signify the passing of responsibility, while Taiwan People's Party central committee member Chang Kai-chun gifted symbolic "baozi" (steamed buns) and "zongzi" (rice dumplings) for good luck.

Chang Ching, in her address, reiterated the JRP's three-year commitment to promoting judicial independence, fair trials, and procedural justice. She emphasized that rebuilding public trust in the judicial system is essential for the true implementation of democracy and the rule of law. Chang highlighted the societal focus on judicial credibility, the neutrality of investigative agencies, and the protection of citizens' litigation rights, stressing that judicial reform must move beyond slogans to systemic change, returning the judiciary to its core function of safeguarding people's rights.

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Judicial reform should not remain a slogan but should be implemented through systemic reform, allowing the judiciary to return to its essence of protecting people's rights.

Chang Ching also presented several policy proposals for Kaohsiung's future. These include actively promoting youth employment and entrepreneurship, improving housing justice, enhancing transportation infrastructure efficiency, strengthening long-term care and medical services, and developing a senior-friendly urban environment. She believes Kaohsiung possesses a strong industrial base but needs to balance this with improving citizens' quality of life, ensuring that urban development benefits the residents.

Other notable attendees included Kaohsiung City Councilor candidate Li Cheng-hsien, who received a sash from his 90-year-old mother, and Taichung City Councilor candidate Chang Chio-chun, and New Taipei City Councilor candidate Huang Shu-chen. The event aimed to foster morale and unity as the candidates prepare for the upcoming elections.

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Kaohsiung should actively promote youth employment and entrepreneurship, improve housing justice, enhance transportation construction efficiency, strengthen long-term care and medical services, and build a senior-friendly city.