Taichung KMT Says Jiang Qichen's Support for Allies Aligns with Party Discipline

Taichung's Kuomintang (KMT) party headquarters has clarified that Vice President Jiang Qichen's appearances at campaign events for the White Party and independent councilor candidates do not constitute a violation of party discipline. This stance comes as the year-end city councilor elections approach, with the KMT aiming to secure a maximum number of seats.

Chen Ming-chen, deputy director of the KMT's Taichung branch, explained that the party's electoral strategy includes supporting Jiang Qichen's bid for mayor, ensuring all KMT councilor nominees are elected, and maximizing overall council seats. He noted the existence of a "blue-white cooperation" mechanism at the central party level between the KMT and the White Party, which allows for such cross-party endorsements.

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The KMT's auxiliary goal is for KMT Taichung mayoral candidate Jiang Qichen to be elected, all nominated city councilors to be elected, and to maximize seats.

Jiang Qichen himself stated his intention to dedicate more time to consulting with the grassroots and engaging in dialogue with citizens. He aims to listen to their suggestions and concerns to fulfill his vision of building a "Taichung flagship city."

With the city council now in recess, campaign activities are intensifying. Chen Ming-chen indicated that KMT councilor candidates will coordinate their campaign efforts with Jiang Qichen's schedule, which is currently packed with mayoral duties and hosting international guests. Despite his busy schedule, Jiang will allocate time for joint campaign events and information sessions with local candidates.

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I will spend more time consulting with the grassroots, conversing with citizens, and listening to their suggestions and voices, to find ways to complete the vision of building a 'Taichung flagship city' in the future.