Mayoral Candidate Su Chiao-ching Proposes Fishing Village Revitalization and Marine Sustainability Plans

Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) legislator and New Taipei mayoral candidate Su Chiao-ching visited Ruifang's Bitou Cape, engaging with local residents to discuss the future of fishing villages, transportation, and marine conservation. The visit, announced via her social media on August 21, brought together local leaders, marine conservation advocates, young returnees, and a marine technology startup team.

Su Chiao-ching pledged to address critical issues facing fishing villages, including inadequate transportation, environmental pollution, and insufficient public facilities, should she be elected mayor. Her platform emphasizes promoting fishing village experience tourism and advancing marine conservation efforts. She aims to balance the interests of local fishermen, residents' quality of life, tourism development, and the sustainable use of marine resources.

Recounting a recent success, Su mentioned her efforts in advocating for marine activities. After discussions with the diving community and businesses, and subsequent coordination with the Ministry of Economic Affairs and CPC Corporation, she successfully pushed for the removal of a diving ban sign near Bat Cave. This change allows the public to apply for diving and other water activities, a move met with gratitude from the diving sector.

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We will continue to promote fishing village experience tourism and marine conservation, hoping to balance the rights and interests of local fishermen with their quality of life, tourism, and sustainable marine development.

Su outlined her "New Crown Coastline Plan," which proposes a comprehensive upgrade of fishing port infrastructure along New Taipei City's 145-kilometer coastline. The plan aims to create safer and more convenient working environments for fishermen, while also improving transportation, parking, and public restrooms to boost local tourism. Regarding marine sustainability, she plans to increase subsidies for discarded fishing net recycling to incentivize participation in marine debris reduction. She also intends to promote marine education to foster greater appreciation and protection of the ocean.

Su expressed her hope that the city government can leverage local characteristics to develop experiential tourism, bringing economic benefits to the region. She believes that transforming visitors' love for the ocean into a force for ecological protection is crucial. Su plans to continue visiting all 29 districts of New Taipei, applying new methods and concepts to bring tangible changes to the area.

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New Taipei City has a 145-kilometer coastline and 28 fishing ports, making it a natural base for marine education and recreation.