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Keelung Mayoral Candidate Tung Tzu-wei Calls for New Generation to Lead Reform

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Keelung mayoral candidate Tung Tzu-wei emphasized the need for the new generation to lead reform efforts.
  • He highlighted Keelung's challenges, including an aging population, youth outflow, traffic congestion, and insufficient medical resources.
  • Tung pledged to bring central government resources to Keelung and translate citizens' expectations into tangible improvements.

Tung Tzu-wei, the Democratic Progressive Party's nominee for Keelung mayor, stressed the importance of the new generation taking responsibility for reform during the party's national congress. He stated that Keelung's new era requires young leaders to shoulder the burden, emphasizing that a politician's core mission is to solve citizens' daily problems and foster hope and security.

Keelung's new era requires the new generation to shoulder the responsibility.

— Tung Tzu-weiTung Tzu-wei, Keelung mayoral candidate, spoke about the need for generational leadership.

Tung identified key issues facing Keelung, such as an aging population, the emigration of young people, traffic gridlock, and inadequate healthcare and long-term care facilities. He believes a "living mayor" who genuinely cares about residents' lives is essential to address these everyday challenges and implement practical solutions.

The most important initial intention for politicians is to solve the problems in people's lives, allowing every family to live more securely and with more hope.

— Tung Tzu-weiTung Tzu-wei outlined the core mission of political figures.

He articulated that transforming Keelung demands fresh thinking and a willingness to take on responsibility. Tung's candidacy is driven by a desire to improve his hometown and tackle long-standing problems, aiming to set the city back on a progressive path. He plans to leverage his generation's dynamism, expertise, and execution skills to channel central government resources into Keelung and turn residents' aspirations into visible changes.

Keelung currently needs a 'living mayor' who truly cares about the lives of citizens.

— Tung Tzu-weiTung Tzu-wei described the type of leadership Keelung requires.

Tung found the congress's theme, "A Good Life in Taiwan, Unity for the Future," aligned with his mayoral campaign vision. He noted President Lai Ching-te's emphasis on Taiwan's progression towards a "welfare state," with government support for childcare, education, and elder care. Tung has already proposed policies for youth employment, free school lunches, disability support, and improvements in long-term care and medical services, with further plans for transportation and economic development.

Changing Keelung requires new thinking and someone willing to take responsibility.

— Tung Tzu-weiTung Tzu-wei emphasized the need for change and commitment in Keelung.
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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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