Kaohsiung Mayoral Transition
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Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai says his successor must secure central government funding, represent the city and counter damaging rumors. Taiwan’s city government also reopens a tender for 14 light-rail trains and focuses Chen’s final policy address on extreme weather and urban resilience.
What Should Kaohsiung’s Next Mayor Bring? Chen Chi-mai Sets Out His Criteria
Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai said the city’s next leader should be judged by whether they can secure budgets, speak from Kaohsiung’s perspective and stand up when the city is criticized or targeted by false rumors. Chen gave the assessment in response to questions from Democratic Progressive Party city councilor Lin Chih-cheng about the qualities required of the next Kaohsiung mayor. He said the m…
Kaohsiung Light Rail Reopens Tender for 14 New Trains After First Bid Failed
Kaohsiung has relaunched its tender for 14 light-rail trains after the first round failed to attract a successful bid. Mayor Chen Chi-mai gave the update during questioning by city councillor Huang Ch…
Ko Chih-en Gives Chen Chi-mai Her Backpack: “Leave Kaohsiung to Me and Travel the World”
Ko Chih-en marked Chen Chi-mai’s final policy report at the Kaohsiung City Council with an unusually personal political message: a yellow travel backpack from her own collection. Ko, the Kuomintang ca…
In His Final Policy Address, Kaohsiung Mayor Opens With Extreme Weather
Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai opened his final policy address with extreme weather and urban resilience, putting rainfall and drainage ahead of industry and transport. Chen appeared before the Kaohsiun…