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Nuannuan Street spontaneously forms support group for Tong Tzu-wei, signaling the start of Keelung's change

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Local residents in Nuannuan Street have independently established a support group for Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) mayoral candidate Tong Tzu-wei.
  • Tong Tzu-wei stated that the grassroots support signifies public expectation for change in Keelung, promising to improve parking, revitalize public land, and renovate administrative buildings if elected.
  • Supporters highlighted Tong's dedication and grassroots engagement, believing he is the best choice to lead Keelung's transformation, starting with Nuannuan.

Local residents in Nuannuan Street have independently formed a support group for Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) mayoral candidate Tong Tzu-wei, signaling a strong local desire for change in Keelung. The group's formation, led by figures like Wang Wen-yuan, Lin Huang-hui, and former speaker Huang Ching-tai, underscores a community-driven initiative to back Tong's candidacy.

The local spontaneous support coming out represents the public's expectation for change in Keelung.

— Tong Tzu-weiAddressing the formation of his support group

Tong expressed gratitude for the spontaneous support, emphasizing that it reflects the public's anticipation for a better future for Keelung. He pledged to address long-standing issues in Nuannuan, including insufficient parking, inefficient use of public land, and outdated public facilities. If elected, he aims to revitalize public spaces and modernize administrative buildings to enhance the local living environment and align it with the development pace of first-tier cities. "Keelung's change starts from Nuannuan; Nuannuan's change starts from everyone," Tong stated.

Keelung's change starts from Nuannuan; Nuannuan's change starts from everyone.

— Tong Tzu-weiOutlining his vision for local development

Supporters like Wang Wen-yuan, a sixth-generation Nuannuan resident, voiced their commitment to Tong, citing his inclusion of their suggestions on transportation and local development into his platform. Lin Huang-hui praised Tong as a diligent, hardworking, and grounded representative. Huang Ching-tai commended Tong's consistent grassroots efforts, including early morning greetings and district visits, asserting that Tong possesses the leadership qualities needed to drive Keelung's transformation by prioritizing its people.

I have always lived in Nuannuan for six generations... I have never seen Nuannuan truly change.

— Wang Wen-yuanExplaining his decision to support Tong Tzu-wei
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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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