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Taiwan's KMT party rallies for local elections, calls for unity

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

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

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  • KMT Chairwoman Cheng Li-wen rallied supporters in Chiayi, calling for blue-white cooperation to win local elections.
  • She urged voters to support candidates for Chiayi County Magistrate and Mayor, aiming to reclaim the region in 2026 and national power in 2028.
  • Cheng criticized the ruling DPP for perceived failures in Chiayi's development and called for unity among KMT and allied candidates.

Kuomintang (KMT) Chairwoman Cheng Li-wen rallied supporters in Chiayi County, urging a strong push for local election victories through blue-white cooperation. Addressing a gathering in Shuishang Township, Cheng called for the KMT to unite with the Taiwan People's Party (TPP) and independent forces to reclaim both Chiayi County and City in 2026, with an eye on national governance in 2028.

The blue camp must combine the power of white and the power of independents, cooperate blue and white, and fight together

— Cheng Li-wenChairwoman of the KMT, calling for an alliance with the TPP and independent candidates during a rally in Chiayi.

Cheng emphasized the importance of this alliance, stating, "The blue camp must combine the power of white and the power of independents, cooperate blue and white, and fight together." She specifically called for full support for Wu Pin-ruei, the independent candidate for Chiayi County Magistrate, and Chang Chi-kai, the TPP candidate for Chiayi Mayor. Cheng highlighted Wu's youth and resilience as a "fresh force" and criticized the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) for its 25-year rule in Chiayi County, suggesting voters have given them ample opportunity.

Criticizing the central government's development record in Chiayi City, Cheng pointed to the unfulfilled light rail project as an example of broken promises. She issued a mobilization order for the KMT to fully support Chang Chi-kai, aiming to build upon the "five-star performance" of outgoing Mayor Huang Min-hui. Cheng noted that recent polls show Chang in a statistical tie with his opponent, but warned of a "high sense of crisis" and urged supporters to intensify their campaign efforts.

The blue and white come together, Chiayi County and City have one heart, the same living circle, mutually support each other, jointly canvass for votes, and use the vote in hand to support those who love Chiayi.

— Cheng Li-wenUrging voters in Chiayi to support allied candidates.

The rally, which also included other KMT candidates for local positions, underscored the party's strategy to leverage local alliances for broader political gains. The call for unity and a unified front against the ruling DPP reflects the ongoing political competition in Taiwan, with significant implications for future elections.

The DPP has ruled Chiayi County for 25 years, and the county residents have given the DPP too many opportunities.

— Cheng Li-wenCriticizing the ruling party's long tenure in Chiayi County.
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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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