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Support groups form for New Taipei mayoral candidate Su Chia-chyun, who sees a new era dawning

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Su Chia-chyun, a candidate for New Taipei City mayor, established a support group for fellow residents from Yunlin County.
  • She stated that various industries and sectors are forming support groups, believing a new era for New Taipei is approaching.
  • Several notable figures from arts, sports, and other fields have publicly backed her candidacy.

Su Chia-chyun, a legislator and candidate for New Taipei City mayor, has been actively building her campaign by establishing support groups across various sectors. On Monday, she launched a Yunlin County Hometown Association support group, highlighting the growing momentum behind her bid.

Su noted that her campaign has been diligently engaging with the public through markets and temples, and has held over 40 forums with city council members and candidates. Following the announcement of her policy proposals, friends from diverse industries and fields supporting the "New Taipei Team" are stepping forward, with support groups forming sequentially. She expressed confidence that these supporters believe not only in her but also in the imminent arrival of a new era for New Taipei.

they not only believe in Su Chia-chyun, but also believe that the new era of New Taipei is about to arrive.

โ€” Su Chia-chyunThe candidate expressed her belief that supporters are backing her vision for the city's future.

The establishment of the Yunlin Hometown Association support group saw a significant turnout, with many directors attending. Su also pointed out that several incumbent and candidate city council members share Yunlin roots. She further highlighted endorsements from various prominent individuals, including author Yang Shuang-tzu, boxing champion Lin Yu-ting, and Ming Hwa Yuan theater's third-generation member Chen Chao-hsien, alongside supporters from the diving and ceramics communities. This broad base of support, she believes, signifies a collective belief in her vision for a more beautiful New Taipei.

This morning, fellow Yunlin townsfolk from various districts of New Taipei City gathered here, truly an impressive sight, and almost all the directors were present.

โ€” Su Chia-chyunSu Chia-chyun described the strong turnout at the Yunlin Hometown Association support group event.
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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.