Kaohsiung Candidate Proposes NT$1,000 Monthly Child-Rearing Subsidy Increase

Lai Rui-long, a legislative member and Kaohsiung mayoral candidate for the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), announced a proposal to increase monthly child-rearing subsidies by NT$1,000 for children aged 0 to 6. This initiative is part of his platform aimed at supporting families and addressing Taiwan's declining birthrate.

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Any party's internal disputes are not what the people are happy to see. The people expect political parties to have foresight and care about people's lives, leading the city and the country toward economic prosperity and a safe society with all-age care.

Speaking on May 31, Lai stated that internal party disputes are not what the public desires. Instead, he emphasized the need for political parties to demonstrate foresight and concern for citizens' lives, driving the city and nation toward economic prosperity and a secure society with comprehensive care for all ages. He highlighted the low birthrate as a significant challenge for national development, impacting future demographics, labor supply, and competitiveness.

Lai referenced President Lai Ching-te's "Taiwan Population Strategy New Vision - Family Support Chapter," which outlines various measures from birth to education and youth family support, demonstrating the government's commitment to tackling the issue. As Kaohsiung is a core city in the southern region's development, Lai pledged to continue Mayor Chen Chi-mai's focus on investing in the next generation.

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The low birthrate is already an important challenge for national development, concerning future population structure, labor supply, and national competitiveness.

His "Child-Rearing Prosperity in Kaohsiung, Bright Future for Children" policy aims to reduce the burden on younger generations through improved childcare services and family support. The plan includes increasing the monthly child-rearing allowance, potentially allowing families with children aged 0-6 to receive up to NT$6,000 monthly. Lai stressed that political battles are temporary, but a city's development is an ongoing competition requiring consistent goals and shared ideals.

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Political disputes are temporary, but a city's development is a continuous competition that requires consistent goals and like-minded individuals to continue leading Kaohsiung toward internationalization.