Keelung Mayoral Candidate Tung Tzu-wei Launches Autobiographical Manga Series for Youth Outreach
Keelung mayoral candidate Tung Tzu-wei of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has launched a 10-part autobiographical manga series on social media platforms titled 'The Child Who Grew Up in Keelung'. This political communication strategy, initiated in April 2026, targets younger demographics following a significant increase in the candidate's online engagement, which included his Threads account surpassing 5 million views in one month.
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To better connect with new followers, Keelung mayoral candidate Tung Tzu-wei is releasing a 10-part manga series about his life. The initiative follows a period of increased online attention in March 2026, when his Threads account's viewership exceeded 5 million, after appearances with national political figures. The serialized comic covers his childhood, education, and political career, including his time as a city councilor and speaker. The first installment details his upbringing at Keelung's Qing'an Temple and the lessons in etiquette he learned from his family, particularly his grandfather, Tung Yung-hui. The series' cover art features local Keelung landmarks and food, aiming to create a sense of local identity.