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Poaching Allegations Swirl as Qiu Chen-yuan Visits Chen Chien-hsien Again Before Registration

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Taiwan People’s Party Zhubei mayoral candidate Qiu Chen-yuan is scheduled to register his candidacy alongside Kuomintang candidate Wu Hsu-chih after the pan-blue and white cooperation arrangement broke down.
  • Qiu said he received clear support from Hsinchu County Deputy Magistrate Chen Chien-hsien during a second visit, prompting speculation that Chen had shifted away from Wu.
  • Chen denied being recruited, calling the meeting a courtesy visit and saying he also advises Wu.

Qiu Chen-yuan’s second visit to Hsinchu County Deputy Magistrate Chen Chien-hsien has revived talk that the Taiwan People’s Party may have successfully poached a key figure from the Kuomintang camp.

Qiu, the TPP candidate for Zhubei mayor, said he would register his candidacy the following day together with Kuomintang candidate Wu Hsu-chih. He also publicized a Monday, Aug. 31, meeting with Chen, saying the deputy magistrate had clearly expressed support and offered encouragement. The move prompted speculation over whether Chen would stop backing Wu, who belongs to the same political circle as Kuomintang candidate Hsu Hsin-ying.

It was only a courtesy visit and had nothing to do with pan-blue and white cooperation.

— Chen Chien-hsienThe Hsinchu County deputy magistrate rejected speculation that he had been poached by the Taiwan People’s Party.

Chen rejected that interpretation. He said he and Qiu had known each other for years after both serving as deputy heads of Hsinchu County and Hsinchu City. The visit was Qiu’s second courtesy meeting since declaring his candidacy, Chen said, adding that he naturally supports people who want to serve Zhubei. His comments and advice reflected his long experience in Hsinchu County politics and his identity as a Zhubei resident, he said, not the status of pan-blue and white cooperation. Chen added that Wu also seeks his advice every day.

A kind person.

— Chen Chien-hsienQiu Chen-yuan said Chen used these words to describe him.

Qiu said Chen described him as a kind person and recognized the effort and determination of his campaign team. Qiu said he would continue to act with goodwill and work hard, using sincerity to cross party lines and win broader support. At their meeting, held with TPP Chairman Huang Kuo-chang, Qiu also sought advice on Zhubei’s governing plans and local development. Qiu said Chen praised his record as deputy mayor and acting mayor of Hsinchu City, while urging him to spend more time meeting residents and responding to local needs.

Qiu said he respected recent polling that showed his support rising after the cooperation talks collapsed. His campaign has begun door-to-door visits and street canvassing, following the party leadership’s call to concentrate its forces on winning Zhubei.

With goodwill in my heart, I will do my best.

— Qiu Chen-yuanQiu described the principle guiding his effort to win support across party lines.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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