Hsiao Ching-tien: Recommends KMT Central Committee Nominate Wei Ping-cheng for Changhua County Magistrate
Amidst the competition for the KMT's nomination for Changhua County Magistrate, the party's central committee is reportedly considering nominating Wei Ping-cheng, sparking local backlash. Hsiao Ching-tien explained his recommendation for Wei, asserting that Wei is not an 'airborne' candidate. Other contenders have called for greater recognition of local ties, public awareness, and a fair selection process.
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KMT Changhua County Party Headquarters Chairperson Hsieh Yi-feng, Changhua County Industrial Development and Investment Promotion Committee Secretary-General Hung Jung-chang, and Changhua County Government Counselor Ko Cheng-fang are vying for the KMT's nomination for Changhua County Magistrate. Recently, it was reported that the party's central committee intends to nominate Wei Ping-cheng, who previously served as the chairperson of the KMT's Evaluation and Discipline Committee, for the election, triggering local backlash. KMT Erlin Township Party Headquarters Chairperson Hsieh Yen-hui also announced her resignation.
Hsiao Ching-tien told Central News Agency reporters that Wei Ping-cheng has long had the idea of serving Changhua. He did not express his stance earlier because both he and Wei Ping-cheng supported Hsieh Yi-feng. Later, when Changhua County Council Speaker Hsieh Tien-lin sought re-election and the Hsieh family did not support Hsieh Yi-feng running for Changhua County Magistrate, he recommended Wei Ping-cheng to the party's central committee in March.
Regarding name recognition and local connections, Hsiao Ching-tien said that Wei Ping-cheng's mother, Wei Chen Chun-hui, served as Shetou Township Mayor and operated a hosiery brand. Wei Ping-cheng also participated in the township mayor election and is enthusiastic about public affairs, so he cannot be called an 'airborne' candidate. With eight months until the election, Wei Ping-cheng is a suitable candidate with explosive potential.
He said that besides Hsieh Yen-hui, perhaps others and party members have doubts about the nomination. He will find an appropriate time to report and communicate his thoughts to everyone.
Wei Ping-cheng stated that he is not an airborne candidate. After graduating from law school, he worked in trade in Taipei for over 10 years to market Shetou hosiery, and then served as a lawyer for 15 years, commuting between Taipei and Changhua. If he has the opportunity to be elected, he will contribute his knowledge to market Changhua internationally.
Hsieh Yi-feng issued a statement on the 5th, saying that if the party's central committee nominates an overseas-based candidate to return home for the election, it must consider that the three currently declared candidates have already invested manpower, material resources, and energy. It should be clarified whether 'the success or failure of the future election will be borne by the party's central committee, or by the county magistrate responsible for assisting in the election?'
Hung Jung-chang told the media that the nominated candidate should have a certain level of name recognition and connect with local public opinion, hoping that the party's central committee will carefully consider.
Ko Cheng-fang said that nominations can be made through primaries or direct appointments, but the premise is that the system must be fair, the reasons clear, and the results able to convince the public. Those who have worked hard locally for a long time have visited the grassroots. If the final decision is an airborne candidate, not only will those who have worked hard locally be disheartened, but supporters will also be disappointed. Past experience shows that airborne candidates have a tough time winning. (Edited by Li Ming-tsung) 1150406
Hsiao Ching-tien told Central News Agency reporters that Wei Ping-cheng has long had the idea of serving Changhua. He did not express his stance earlier because both he and Wei Ping-cheng supported Hsieh Yi-feng. Later, when Changhua County Council Speaker Hsieh Tien-lin sought re-election and the Hsieh family did not support Hsieh Yi-feng running for Changhua County Magistrate, he recommended Wei Ping-cheng to the party's central committee in March.
Regarding name recognition and local connections, Hsiao Ching-tien said that Wei Ping-cheng's mother, Wei Chen Chun-hui, served as Shetou Township Mayor and operated a hosiery brand. Wei Ping-cheng also participated in the township mayor election and is enthusiastic about public affairs, so he cannot be called an 'airborne' candidate. With eight months until the election, Wei Ping-cheng is a suitable candidate with explosive potential.
He said that besides Hsieh Yen-hui, perhaps others and party members have doubts about the nomination. He will find an appropriate time to report and communicate his thoughts to everyone.
Wei Ping-cheng stated that he is not an airborne candidate. After graduating from law school, he worked in trade in Taipei for over 10 years to market Shetou hosiery, and then served as a lawyer for 15 years, commuting between Taipei and Changhua. If he has the opportunity to be elected, he will contribute his knowledge to market Changhua internationally.
Hsieh Yi-feng issued a statement on the 5th, saying that if the party's central committee nominates an overseas-based candidate to return home for the election, it must consider that the three currently declared candidates have already invested manpower, material resources, and energy. It should be clarified whether 'the success or failure of the future election will be borne by the party's central committee, or by the county magistrate responsible for assisting in the election?'
Hung Jung-chang told the media that the nominated candidate should have a certain level of name recognition and connect with local public opinion, hoping that the party's central committee will carefully consider.
Ko Cheng-fang said that nominations can be made through primaries or direct appointments, but the premise is that the system must be fair, the reasons clear, and the results able to convince the public. Those who have worked hard locally for a long time have visited the grassroots. If the final decision is an airborne candidate, not only will those who have worked hard locally be disheartened, but supporters will also be disappointed. Past experience shows that airborne candidates have a tough time winning. (Edited by Li Ming-tsung) 1150406