Taiwanese Candidate He Hsin-chun Rallies Support in Taichung, Promises New Era

Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) candidate for Taichung mayor, Legislator He Hsin-chun, actively engaged with voters at the Daya Night Market as the nine-in-one elections approach. He announced her official registration for the mayoral race on September 2nd, signaling a formal start to her campaign.

A key event will be the establishment of her campaign headquarters on the afternoon of September 12th. President Lai Ching-te is scheduled to attend this launch, underscoring the national party's support for He's bid. Following this, various regional campaign offices are planned, including those for the coastal and屯区 (tunqu) areas, indicating a structured campaign rollout.

He Hsin-chun emphasized her commitment to direct engagement with citizens, stating her intention to continue visiting markets and interacting with residents face-to-face. Her campaign slogan, "Mayor for Hsin, Innovation for Taichung," encapsulates her vision for the city. She presented her "Six-Star City Policy" aimed at revitalizing Taichung.

Key policy proposals include enhancements to childcare and education. He plans to increase birth subsidies to NT$50,000 per child, provide a "sitting-month" subsidy for newborns, cover costs for childhood enterovirus vaccinations, and offer a NT$1,500 monthly nutrition allowance for children aged 0-6. The "2380 Upgrade" for school lunches aims to provide fresh milk twice a week, fruit three times a week, increase the meal budget to NT$80, and prioritize local agricultural products, benefiting both student health and the regional farming sector.