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Lee Ssu-chuan campaigns in Sanchong, Yingge, touting upgraded elder card and transit plans

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • New Taipei mayoral candidate Lee Ssu-chuan campaigned in Sanchong and Yingge, promoting upgraded elder care and transportation policies.
  • He pledged to enhance the "Elderly Card" benefits, including making 300 points directly usable like an EasyCard for convenience store purchases and medical expenses.
  • Lee also detailed plans for a "Dahan River MRT Line" to improve connectivity across the Shuangbei metropolitan area.

New Taipei mayoral candidate Lee Ssu-chuan actively engaged with constituents in Sanchong and Yingge, presenting policy proposals focused on elder welfare and transportation infrastructure. During a community event in Sanchong's Wuhua Village, Lee reiterated his commitment to upgrading the "Elderly Card" program and outlined his vision for a "Dahan River MRT Line."

Lee emphasized his dedication to policies that directly address the needs of seniors and local residents. He proposed converting 300 points from the current 600-point "Elderly Card" into EasyCard-like functionality. This would allow seniors to use the points for purchases at convenience stores, supermarkets, and pharmacies, and also to offset medical costs, offering greater flexibility and convenience.

Furthermore, Lee detailed his ambitious transportation plan, the "Dahan River MRT Line." This proposed extension of the Minsheng-Xizhi Line aims to connect Sanchong, the New Taipei Second Administrative Center, Xinzhuang, Wenzai Town, New Taipei Arena City, and the Tucheng Industrial Park. Lee stated this project would create a 30-minute commute zone across the greater Taipei metropolitan area, significantly boosting transportation efficiency and urban development.

Lee also visited Yingge's Sanhu Temple to participate in a religious ceremony. He pledged to continue prioritizing New Taipei's rail development and improving the transportation network to reduce commuting times for residents. His campaign efforts in both districts were met with enthusiastic support, with many residents expressing confidence in his proposals.

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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.