Family Opposes Hsieh Yi-feng's Candidacy for Changhua County Magistrate: "I'm Not 18 Anymore"

The Kuomintang's (KMT) nomination for Changhua County Magistrate has been delayed, with the party central recently deciding to adopt a conscription method. Former legislator Hsiao Ching-tien has returned as the KMT Changhua County Party Chairman, beginning communication and coordination efforts for candidates, while former party chairman Hsieh Yi-feng has been reassigned as KMT Deputy Secretary-General. However, Hsieh Yi-feng has stated she will not accept the new position.

Hsieh Yi-feng accepted a radio interview today, addressing the family's opposition to her seeking party nomination. She said she found it strange, as she is no longer 18 years old, yet everyone, including the party central, is asking if her father agrees to her candidacy. She countered by asking the program host if they would ask their father for approval when taking on a new program.

However, Hsieh Yi-feng also mentioned that she has always sought family support. The current lack of family support does not mean they haven't supported her in the past or won't support her in the future. She admitted she did not seek her family's consent for her county magistrate candidacy because it is her personal conviction and her responsibility as a politician to the voters. She believes she has the ability to participate in and win the county magistrate election.

Regarding her younger brother, Changhua County Council Speaker Hsieh Tien-lin, Hsieh Yi-feng pointed out that the biggest difference between them is that Hsieh Tien-lin believes candidacy must receive parental and family consent, not just support. She believes what is needed is not just family support, but also the support of all Changhua County residents, the recognition of all industries and groups that she can become the Changhua County Magistrate. This is the support she hopes to seek. Of course, family support is very important to her, and she has not forgotten to seek it.

She emphasized that these processes are dynamic and thanked her family for their accumulated connections and local prestige, which made her first legislative election so smooth. Therefore, she will continue to seek family support. (Editors: Hsieh Chia-chen, Chang Ruo-yao) 1150409