Lin Kuo-chang attends Yilan association event to court new immigrant votes
Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- DPP Yilan County Magistrate candidate Lin Kuo-chang attended an event hosted by the New Love Home Association to appeal to the votes of new immigrant women.
- Lin pledged to promote the "Yilan New Beauty" policy, aiming to make new immigrants feel seen, heard, and trusted, transforming their temporary homes into permanent ones.
- The association, composed mainly of women from Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Thailand, celebrated Father's Day and awarded scholarships to outstanding children.
Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) candidate for Yilan County Magistrate, Lin Kuo-chang, attended an event hosted by the New Love Home Association on Saturday, August 23rd. The gathering, which celebrated Father's Day and awarded scholarships to outstanding children, provided Lin with an opportunity to connect with and appeal to the new immigrant community.
He hopes to promote the 'Yilan New Beauty' policy in the future, allowing new immigrant friends not only to be cared for but also to be seen, heard, and trusted, turning their foreign homes into hometowns.
Lin expressed his commitment to promoting his "Yilan New Beauty" policy. He stated his desire for new immigrants in Yilan not only to receive support but also to feel recognized, valued, and trusted. His vision is to help them transform their adopted homes into places they truly belong.
The New Love Home Association comprises mostly women from countries such as Indonesia, Vietnam, the Philippines, and Thailand. These women have established lives and families in Yilan after leaving their home countries. The association places significant importance on Father's Day, emphasizing family connection and celebrating fathers' hard work.
He previously received help from a Rotary Club scholarship to complete his graduate studies. Seeing children receive scholarships today reminds him that behind each certificate and scholarship lies a story of a family's hard work.
Reflecting on his own experience receiving a Rotary Club scholarship for graduate studies, Lin emphasized the importance of such support. He noted that each award and scholarship represents a family's dedicated efforts. Lin also acknowledged the contributions of the Lanxin Lions Club for their charitable support to children in need. He believes that new immigrants, by settling and raising families in Taiwan, contribute to making the nation more open, inclusive, and resilient. Lin aims for the Yilan County Government to serve as a strong support system for new immigrant families.
New immigrant sisters from different countries have taken root in Taiwan and raised the next generation, making Taiwan a more open, inclusive, and stronger country.
Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.