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Taiwan Mayor Urges Rival to Stay in Central Government; Opponent Responds

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

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  • Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen urged rival candidate Chen Ying to remain in the central government to secure budgets.
  • Lu suggested local affairs in Taitung should be handled by KMT candidate Wu Hsiu-hua.
  • Chen Ying responded that she has chosen to return to Taitung to assume responsibility.

Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen visited Taitung to campaign for KMT candidate Wu Hsiu-hua, the current speaker of the Taitung County Council. During her visit, Lu publicly encouraged her opponent, Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) legislator Chen Ying, to "continue to stay in the central government." Lu's suggestion implied that Chen should focus on securing national budgets from Taipei, leaving the local governance of Taitung to Wu Hsiu-hua.

Chen Ying, the DPP's candidate for Taitung County Magistrate, responded to Lu's remarks. She stated that she has chosen to return to Taitung to "take on responsibility." Chen's response frames her decision as a commitment to the local community, directly countering Lu's suggestion that she should remain in a national role.

continue to stay in the central government

— Lu Shiow-yenTaichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen's public appeal to her rival candidate.

The exchange highlights the political maneuvering and contrasting campaign strategies as the election approaches. Lu's appeal is a strategic attempt to frame Chen as detached from local needs, while Chen's response emphasizes her dedication to Taitung.

I have chosen to return to Taitung to take on responsibility

— Chen YingDPP candidate Chen Ying's response to Lu Shiow-yen's remarks.
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