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Taiwanese Legislator Ho Hsin-chun Addresses Political Strategy Amidst Mountain Region Visits

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Legislator Ho Hsin-chun attended a community event in Taiwan's mountainous region, sparking questions about her political strategy.
  • Media speculated that her frequent visits to the area, considered a stronghold of rival candidate Chiang Chi-chen, were aimed at consolidating support.
  • Ho stated her commitment to serving constituents wherever they need her, emphasizing her dedication to all citizens regardless of region.

Taiwanese legislator Ho Hsin-chun's recent appearances in the mountainous regions of Taichung have drawn attention, with media questioning whether her intensified visits signal a strategic move to challenge rival candidate Chiang Chi-chen in his perceived stronghold.

Wherever the people need me, I will go.

โ€” Ho Hsin-chunResponding to questions about her frequent visits to mountainous regions.

Ho attended the Sin-She Community Sports League Carnival and Wood Ball Invitational Tournament held at Sin-She Elementary School. When questioned by reporters about her frequent visits to the mountainous areas, including a recent trip to the Heping District, Ho responded by emphasizing her commitment to her constituents. "Wherever the people need me, I will go," she stated.

Speculation arose that these visits were an effort to bolster her support base in the "mountain cities," areas considered to be the political heartland of Chiang Chi-chen, the current Vice President of the Legislative Yuan and a candidate for Taichung mayor. Ho, a candidate for Taichung mayor representing the Democratic Progressive Party, aims to strengthen her presence in these districts.

Every place has my presence; there are no regional divisions.

โ€” Ho Hsin-chunAsserting her commitment to all citizens of Taichung.

Addressing the media, Ho clarified her intentions, stating, "Every place has my presence; there are no regional divisions." She asserted that all citizens of Taichung are her constituents and that she is committed to developing all areas to bring better lives and happiness to the people. She highlighted her long-standing relationships with local figures, such as Sin-She Sports Association Chairman Chen Wei-chiang and his father, former Taichung County Councilor Chen Wan-tung, underscoring that her presence is driven by the needs of her partners and constituents. "My wish is to bring progress and construction to the mountain cities and Sin-She, and to improve the quality of life with more regional balance. That is our aspiration: wherever our constituents need me, I will go," Ho concluded.

My wish is to bring progress and construction to the mountain cities and Sin-She, and to improve the quality of life with more regional balance. That is our aspiration: wherever our constituents need me, I will go.

โ€” Ho Hsin-chunExplaining her goals for the region and her dedication to constituents.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.