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Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen backs Wu Tsung-hsien for Yilan, gifting 'Super Robot' for justice in leadership

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

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  • Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen endorsed KMT candidate Wu Tsung-hsien for Yilan County Magistrate.
  • Lu presented Wu with a "Super Robot" toy, urging him to lead with justice and protect citizens' rights.
  • The event highlighted local political alliances and Wu's pledge to defend Yilan's interests against unfair central government budgets.

Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen visited Yilan to support Kuomintang (KMT) candidate Wu Tsung-hsien in his bid for County Magistrate. During the rally at Zhaoying Temple, Lu emphasized Wu's lineage as a descendant of "Kailan pioneer" Wu Sha, urging him to inherit the spirit of developing Yilan and to protect its people.

He is a descendant of the "Kailan pioneer" Wu Sha, inheriting the spirit of his ancestors in developing Yilan. He has the responsibility and obligation to protect Yilan.

· Lu Shiow-yenTaichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen speaking at a rally for Yilan County Magistrate candidate Wu Tsung-hsien.

Lu presented Wu with a "Super Robot" (Invincible Iron Man) figurine, symbolizing her hope that he would govern with justice and defend the rights of Yilan's residents. She stressed the importance of local political unity, noting the presence of former legislator Chen Wan-hui from the Taiwan People's Party, signaling a potential blue-white alliance in Yilan.

He is a "tough guy" who has 20 years of experience as a prosecutor and administrative experience as the head of the Legal Affairs Bureau, possessing the ability to "protect good people and crack down on bad people."

· Lu Shiow-yenTaichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen describing Yilan County Magistrate candidate Wu Tsung-hsien.

Wu, a former prosecutor and head of the Legal Affairs Bureau, pledged to be a "tough guy" for Yilan, much like the Super Robot, especially when facing unfair budget allocations from the central government. He vowed to protect the county with his life if elected, drawing inspiration from Mayor Lu, whom he considers a role model. Wu also committed to governing through policy rather than political infighting, thanking his political peers for their respectful conduct during the primary.

If elected county magistrate, facing unfair budget allocation from the central government to Yilan, I will be like the Super Robot, standing on the front line to defend Yilan with my life.

· Wu Tsung-hsienYilan County Magistrate candidate Wu Tsung-hsien speaking at a rally.

Lu's endorsement underscores the KMT's strong backing for Wu, with the mayor stating his victory is essential. The event aimed to consolidate support and project an image of solidarity within the party and potential allies, as Wu seeks to secure a crucial win for the KMT in Yilan.

Mayor Lu is my role model. This cup printed with 'Hsien' symbolizes that this cup is for a lifetime, a lifetime of dedication to this land.

· Wu Tsung-hsienYilan County Magistrate candidate Wu Tsung-hsien accepting a gift from Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen.
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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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