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Lee Shih-chuan on 'Generation to Generation' Remarks: 'Why is Succession a Negative Attack?'

From Liberty Times · (14m ago) Chinese Mixed tone

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • New Taipei City mayoral candidate Lee Shih-chuan responded to criticism regarding his "generation to generation" remarks about opponent Su Chiao-ching.
  • Lee argued that discussing political succession should not be considered a negative attack.
  • He also discussed his support for mandatory nurse-to-patient ratios and his new photo series showcasing New Taipei City.

New Taipei City mayoral candidate Lee Shih-chuan has pushed back against criticism that his comments about opponent Su Chiao-ching being from a "generation to generation" background were a negative attack. Lee, representing the Kuomintang (KMT), stated that he fails to understand why discussing political inheritance or succession should be interpreted negatively. He emphasized that he is fully committed to taking the baton from current Mayor Hou Yu-ih, just as Su Chiao-ching is continuing the legacy of her father, former Taipei County Magistrate Su Tseng-chang.

Succession from one generation to the next, why is it considered a negative attack?

— Lee Shih-chuanResponding to criticism about his 'generation to generation' comments regarding his opponent.

During a public event celebrating the birthday of Mazu at the Cihui Temple in Banqiao District, Lee, Su Chiao-ching, and Mayor Hou Yu-ih were seen together. Lee used this occasion to reiterate his stance on the succession comments, framing it as a natural progression rather than a political jab. He highlighted the importance of understanding that different political figures build upon the work of their predecessors, a common theme in Taiwanese politics.

I will do my best to take over Mayor Hou Yu-ih's baton, and of course, Su Chiao-ching is also doing her best to take over the baton from her father, former Taipei County Magistrate Su Tseng-chang. One baton after another, one generation after another, why is it considered a negative attack?

— Lee Shih-chuanElaborating on his view of political succession during a public interview.

Beyond the political sparring, Lee also addressed other key issues. He expressed strong support for legislation mandating nurse-to-patient ratios, acknowledging the long-standing hopes of nurses and thanking legislators for their efforts. Lee, drawing on his experience in public works, noted that hospitals are built, but it is the nurses who are the backbone of healthcare. Additionally, he introduced his new social media initiative, "Chuan Liu Is Coming," where he shares photographs taken during his tours of New Taipei City's 29 districts, aiming to showcase the city's beauty to its residents.

I am a civil servant, and the buildings I have built the most are hospitals, but the ones who support the hospitals are our nurses.

— Lee Shih-chuanExpressing his appreciation for nurses during a nursing appreciation event.
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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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