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Pharmacy Sector Backs Chiang, Pledges AI Smart Healthcare Governance

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • KMT candidate Chiang Chi-chen launched his campaign's pharmacy sector support group in Taichung.
  • Chiang pledged to establish a "Maternal and Child Development Committee" and a dedicated "Long-Term Care Department" if elected mayor.
  • He also proposed inviting pharmacists to participate in AI smart city and health governance decisions.

Chiang Chi-chen, a candidate for Taichung mayor from the Kuomintang (KMT), launched his campaign's pharmacy sector support group on Tuesday. Representatives from the group presented him with "baozi" (steamed buns) and "zongzi" (sticky rice dumplings), traditional gifts symbolizing "guaranteed success" in the upcoming mayoral election.

Chiang emphasized Taichung's potential to evolve beyond a "happy and livable" city into a "flagship city" with international influence. If elected, he vowed to establish a "Maternal and Child Development Committee" and a dedicated "Long-Term Care Department" within the city government. Furthermore, he expressed his intention to involve pharmacists in core decision-making processes related to AI smart city initiatives and health governance, aiming to collectively safeguard citizens' well-being.

Taichung City is already Taiwan's second-largest city. In the future, it cannot just be 'happy and livable,' it must leap forward to become a 'flagship city' with international influence.

— Chiang Chi-chenChiang outlined his vision for Taichung's future development.

The candidate also outlined his vision for Taichung's industrial future, proposing the transformation of the precision machinery park into a "robot manufacturing park." This initiative aims to elevate Taichung to the "TRMC (Taiwan Robotics and Manufacturing City)," thereby enhancing the value of local industries and creating more high-quality employment opportunities for young people. In social welfare, Chiang's "family-oriented" approach includes promoting "child-friendly" policies and "worry-free elderly care."

Lin Yi-chun, president of the Pharmacists Association of Taiwan and former legislator, praised Chiang's international perspective, execution ability, and calm demeanor, calling him the best candidate to lead Taichung. She urged community pharmacists across Taichung to mobilize their grassroots influence to support Chiang's election. Xie Yong-hong, president of the Taichung Pharmacists Association, echoed this sentiment, calling for strong support from the local pharmaceutical community to ensure Chiang's victory.

He possesses international vision, execution ability, and a calm personality. He is the best candidate to take over Taichung City.

— Lin Yi-chunLin Yi-chun, president of the Pharmacists Association of Taiwan, endorsed Chiang.
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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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