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New Taipei mayoral candidate Lee Ssu-chuan proposes extending light rail to Shiding

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • New Taipei City mayoral candidate Lee Ssu-chuan visited temples in Shiding District, promising to extend the Shenkeng light rail to Shiding.
  • He aims to improve transportation, boost tourism, and develop local industries by enhancing connectivity.
  • Lee also pledged to listen to local voices and adjust regulations to better suit community needs.

Lee Ssu-chuan, a candidate for New Taipei City mayor, visited Shiding District, engaging with residents and temple officials. During his visit to the Tianhou and Shengxing temples, he received blessings and expressed his commitment to improving the district's infrastructure and economy.

Lee pledged to prioritize the extension of the Shenkeng light rail line to Shiding, a project he believes will significantly enhance transportation convenience. He stated that if elected, he would work closely with Taipei City to push for this extension, aiming to stimulate tourism and local industry development. This initiative is part of his broader vision to connect Shiding more effectively with the metropolitan area.

Beyond infrastructure, Lee engaged in discussions with local residents about their concerns and aspirations. He acknowledged the need for regulations to adapt to changing times and local conditions. Lee promised to be a responsive leader, actively seeking out community feedback to ensure that policies are tailored to meet the specific needs of Shiding.

His campaign efforts in Shiding included visits to local temples, where he received warm welcomes and symbolic gifts. These interactions underscore his strategy to connect with voters at a grassroots level, listening to their concerns while presenting his platform for the city's future development.

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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.