Councilor Praises Magistrate for Land Coordination; Rao Ching-ling Responds with a Smile
Taitung County Councilor Lin Tsan-tien publicly thanked Magistrate Rao Ching-ling for her efforts in securing land for the Tianhou Temple and Taitung Mackay Memorial Hospital. Rao responded with a smile, marking a rare moment of reconciliation between the two.
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- 📰 Published: May 28, 2026 at 18:04
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Central News Agency, Taitung, May 28. Taitung County Councilor Lin Tsan-tien expressed his gratitude to County Magistrate Rao Ching-ling at the county council today for her assistance in helping the Tianhou Temple secure land, and asked the magistrate to give herself a smile. Rao immediately smiled and thanked Lin for his support.
Lin, an independent county councilor, has historically been known for his sharp and aggressive questioning of Rao in the county council, with the two often at odds.
During his questioning today, while Lin did point out some shortcomings in Rao's administration, he took the rare step of thanking her for her contributions to the people of Taitung. This included her assistance in helping the Tianhou Temple, a center of faith in Taitung City, acquire land, as well as her cooperation with Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) legislators Chen Ying and Chuang Jui-hsiung to secure land for staff dormitories at Taitung Mackay Memorial Hospital, helping to retain medical talent and boost Taitung's healthcare capacity.
Lin stated that Rao had broken through land issues that had remained unresolved for years, and he thanked her on behalf of the county residents. He expressed his belief that Mazu would also bless her, and asked her to give herself a smile. Rao immediately smiled and thanked Lin for his support.
Lin, an independent county councilor, has historically been known for his sharp and aggressive questioning of Rao in the county council, with the two often at odds.
During his questioning today, while Lin did point out some shortcomings in Rao's administration, he took the rare step of thanking her for her contributions to the people of Taitung. This included her assistance in helping the Tianhou Temple, a center of faith in Taitung City, acquire land, as well as her cooperation with Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) legislators Chen Ying and Chuang Jui-hsiung to secure land for staff dormitories at Taitung Mackay Memorial Hospital, helping to retain medical talent and boost Taitung's healthcare capacity.
Lin stated that Rao had broken through land issues that had remained unresolved for years, and he thanked her on behalf of the county residents. He expressed his belief that Mazu would also bless her, and asked her to give herself a smile. Rao immediately smiled and thanked Lin for his support.
FAQ
What is the political climate in Taitung County?
It is often characterized by intense scrutiny between councilors and the magistrate, though practical administrative successes can lead to reconciliation.