New Taipei Politics And Incidents
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New Taipei sees a close election contest, with Democratic Progressive Party candidate Su Chiao-hui narrowly leading Kuomintang rival Lee Chuan-chiao in one poll. The city also launches adulting workshops and responds to a small truck that rolled into a central divider after its driver forgot the handbrake.
Forgotten Handbrake Sends Small Truck Rolling Into Central Divider in New Taipei
A small truck became stuck on a central road divider in New Taipei after its driver forgot to engage the handbrake. The 31-year-old man had parked near an administrative office building on Zhongping Road in Xinzhuang District. The truck rolled backward, hit the divider and blocked one lane in each direction. Xinzhuang police sent officers to manage traffic, arranged for a tow truck and cleared the…
Criticize Hou, then praise him for the election? Su Chiao-hui says parties must work together for New Taipei
Su Chiao-hui says cooperation with New Taipei Mayor Hou You-yi is not an election tactic but part of her work as a central government representative. Speaking at a Zhongyuan memorial event at the Sanc…
New Poll Puts Su Chiao-hui Ahead of Lee Chuan-chiao in New Taipei Race
Democratic Progressive Party legislator Su Chiao-hui holds a narrow lead over Kuomintang rival Lee Chuan-chiao in a newly released poll for the New Taipei mayoral election. The survey, released by a t…
New Taipei launches ‘Becoming an Adult’ workshops with singer LÜ YUN and host Bao Jian
New Taipei is turning its youth events into a classroom of sorts, with singers, YouTubers, hosts and other creators invited to talk with students about growing up and choosing a future. The city’s Edu…