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KMT Chairwoman to Campaign Nationwide; Taipei Candidate Welcomes All Support

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

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  • Kuomintang (KMT) Chairwoman Sylvia Chang announced plans to campaign across Taiwan following her US visit.
  • Some party insiders believe her involvement may not be beneficial and could deter certain individuals.
  • The campaign team for Taipei mayoral candidate and Legislative Vice Speaker Johnny Chiang stated they welcome anyone willing to support their campaign.

Kuomintang Chairwoman Sylvia Chang is set to embark on a statewide campaign tour after concluding her visit to the United States, signaling a push to rally support for the party's candidates. However, the move has reportedly been met with mixed reactions within the party, with some insiders suggesting her active involvement might not necessarily boost, and could even potentially hinder, campaign efforts.

Concerns have been raised by some within the KMT that Chang's high-profile campaigning could alienate certain segments of the electorate or party members. This internal assessment suggests a cautious approach from some quarters regarding the effectiveness of her participation in local races.

Despite these internal reservations, the campaign team for Johnny Chiang, the KMT's candidate for Taipei mayor and current Legislative Vice Speaker, has expressed an open stance. They stated that any party member or supporter willing to lend their support to the campaign is welcome, indicating a broad appeal for assistance in their electoral bid.

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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.