Zhubei Alignment Stalls as Candidates Prepare to Register
The local race in Zhubei City has encountered division as the Kuomintang (KMT) and Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) struggle to reach a unified agreement. Despite efforts by former legislator Lin Wei-chou to coordinate the parties, Lin stated in a Facebook post that “Blue-White cooperation, I tried my best. The road is still long,” leaving the status of the alliance in question. Reports indicate that both Chiu Chen-yuan and Wu Shu-chih plan to register their candidacies on September 3, drawing significant attention from the political sphere.
Kao Hung-an Avoids Zhubei Questions During Mayoral Registration
On the morning of September 2, Mayor Kao Hung-an traveled to the election commission alongside TPP founding chairman Ko Wen-je and KMT chairman Zheng Li-wen to register her candidacy for re-election. When asked about her stance on the Zhubei alignment and whether she would support or campaign for Chiu Chen-yuan—who previously served as Hsinchu City’s deputy mayor—Kao responded that she respects the candidates’ right to participate and the parties’ coordination mechanisms. She added that voters will ultimately decide the mayor and expressed that she fully supports quality candidates.
Seeking to redirect the focus of the press conference, Kao asked reporters, “Today is the registration for the Hsinchu mayor, should we ask more about the Hsinchu city part?” When no journalists followed up with further questions regarding Hsinchu City, the interview concluded immediately.
Did You Know? Former legislator Lin Wei-chou posted on Facebook that he had tried his best to coordinate the Blue-White partnership in Zhubei City, noting that the road ahead remains long.
What May Happen Next in the Zhubei Electoral Contest
Mayor Kao noted that the ongoing disputes and uncertainties surrounding the Zhubei local race are likely to reach a more definitive settlement within the week. Parties may continue local negotiations ahead of the formal ballot, though independent registrations threaten to divide the opposition vote.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who accompanied Kao Hung-an to the election commission for her registration?
Kao Hung-an was accompanied by TPP founding chairman Ko Wen-je and KMT chairman Zheng Li-wen.
Why did reporters question Kao Hung-an about Zhubei City?
Reporters asked about Zhubei City because the Blue-White alignment in that region has stalled, with candidates Chiu Chen-yuan and Wu Shu-chih indicating they would run for office independently.
What did Kao Hung-an say about supporting Chiu Chen-yuan?
Kao stated that Chiu previously worked hard for Hsinchu City during his time as deputy mayor and that she always supports excellent candidates in elections.
How do you think independent candidate registrations will impact the outcome of the Zhubei City mayoral race?
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