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New Taipei City Councilor Huang Shu-chun Announces Third Pregnancy, Vows to Continue Campaign

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • New Taipei City Councilor Huang Shu-chun, a member of the Democratic Progressive Party, announced her third pregnancy.
  • The 36-year-old councilor expressed surprise but readiness to balance her pregnancy with her political duties.
  • She stated that her campaign efforts will continue despite the pregnancy, acknowledging the need for support from colleagues and constituents.

New Taipei City Councilor Huang Shu-chun, a prominent figure in the Democratic Progressive Party and a mother of two, has announced she is pregnant with her third child. The 36-year-old politician shared the news on social media, describing the pregnancy as a "1000% surprise" that her family is eagerly anticipating.

This new life's arrival is a 1000% surprise, and the whole family is super excited.

— Huang Shu-chunThe New Taipei City Councilor described her reaction to her unexpected pregnancy.

Huang admitted to being taken aback by the news but expressed a strong desire to continue her work. "I hope this identity can allow me to do more things simultaneously," she stated. While acknowledging the significant physical changes and challenges pregnancy brings, she emphasized her commitment to her role, asserting that it would not hinder her performance and might even enhance it.

I hope this identity can allow me to do more things simultaneously. I will be uncomfortable, and my body and appearance will face great changes, but I am still working and planning, and it does not affect my performance at work, and may even be better.

— Huang Shu-chunHuang discussed her commitment to her work despite the physical demands of pregnancy.

Facing an upcoming election campaign, Huang recognized the need for support from her colleagues and constituents. She acknowledged the numerous challenges ahead but affirmed her determination to press forward. "My pace will not stop," she declared, adding, "This pregnancy is different; I wasn't ready, but I will keep preparing."

I will need a lot of support from colleagues and constituents. There will be many challenges ahead, the election campaign is entering the final countdown, and there are many, many things to do, but my pace will not stop.

— Huang Shu-chunHuang acknowledged the upcoming challenges and her determination to continue her campaign.

Prior to her current role as a city councilor for the Banqiao District, Huang served as the director of former councilor He Bo-wen's office for eight years, building a strong foundation in local service. She was elected to the New Taipei City Council in 2022 and is also pursuing a Ph.D. in Agronomy at National Taiwan University.

This pregnancy is different; I wasn't ready, but I will keep preparing.

— Huang Shu-chunHuang reflected on the unique circumstances of her current pregnancy.
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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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