Chuang Ching-cheng to Challenge Kao Hung-an: Re-stabilizing Hsinchu City's Foundation
The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) nominated former legislator Chuang Ching-cheng as a candidate for Hsinchu mayor, challenging incumbent Kao Hung-an. Chuang stated his goal is to rebuild Hsinchu City's foundation and transform it into a world-class smart and happy city. He plans to propose a Hsinchu City policy white paper covering various aspects from transportation to environmental development.
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Taipei, April 15 (CNA) The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) today nominated former legislator Chuang Ching-cheng to run for Hsinchu mayor, where he will challenge incumbent Hsinchu Mayor Kao Hung-an. Chuang Ching-cheng stated that he is not here to be an official, but to re-stabilize the foundation of Hsinchu City's governance. His goal is clear: to make Hsinchu a world-class smart and happy city.
The DPP Central Executive Committee today nominated former Deputy Minister of Justice Huang Shih-chieh to run for Taoyuan mayor and former legislator Chuang Ching-cheng to run for Hsinchu mayor. After the Central Executive Committee meeting, the DPP held a nomination press conference, where President Lai Ching-te, who also serves as DPP chairman, presented campaign sashes to Huang Shih-chieh and Chuang Ching-cheng.
Lai Ching-te said in his speech that Huang Shih-chieh and Chuang Ching-cheng are both young and promising, full of ideals and ambitions for the country and society. Both have excellent academic backgrounds and experience, having served in the Legislative Yuan and received administrative training. Both are professional talents, one with deep legal expertise and the other with biotechnology expertise.
Lai Ching-te said that Hsinchu City is Taiwan's new technology city, and whether it is semiconductors, information and communication technology, or electronic components, Hsinchu is a very important city. Hsinchu City is also Taiwan's future second 'sacred mountain' for national protection, the 'biomedical industry.' Chuang Ching-cheng is the ideal candidate to promote the cross-disciplinary integration of Hsinchu City's technology industry and biomedical industry. If Chuang Ching-cheng can gain the support of Hsinchu City residents, the future Hsinchu City will definitely be a city with dual characteristics: Taiwan's smart island and biomedical heart.
Chuang Ching-cheng mentioned in his speech that his first job was in Hsinchu, where he conducted postdoctoral research at National Chiao Tung University before its merger, and later taught at the Institute of Biomedical Engineering. Those years in Hsinchu were not only an important stage of academic growth but also the most precious time of his life. It was during that period that he met his wife and started a family with her in Hsinchu.
He stated that Hsinchu is not just a workplace, but a home that carries life memories and is full of emotions. He is full of gratitude and responsibility for being nominated to run for Hsinchu mayor. His goal is clear: to make Hsinchu a world-class smart and happy city.
Chuang Ching-cheng emphasized that he is not here to be an official, but to re-stabilize the foundation of Hsinchu City's governance. He will invite professionals from various fields to propose a Hsinchu City policy white paper in the shortest possible time, covering transportation, education, social welfare, culture, sports, youth, environment, and future development, step by step bringing Hsinchu back on track. In Hsinchu, the mayor must not only be electable but also accessible, visible, and reliable, transforming Hsinchu into a safe, caring, and hopeful smart city.
Chuang Ching-cheng told the media that Lai Ching-te had reviewed his academic and professional background and understood his connection with Hsinchu, personally inviting him to run for Hsinchu City. (Editor: Lin Ke-lun) 1150415
The DPP Central Executive Committee today nominated former Deputy Minister of Justice Huang Shih-chieh to run for Taoyuan mayor and former legislator Chuang Ching-cheng to run for Hsinchu mayor. After the Central Executive Committee meeting, the DPP held a nomination press conference, where President Lai Ching-te, who also serves as DPP chairman, presented campaign sashes to Huang Shih-chieh and Chuang Ching-cheng.
Lai Ching-te said in his speech that Huang Shih-chieh and Chuang Ching-cheng are both young and promising, full of ideals and ambitions for the country and society. Both have excellent academic backgrounds and experience, having served in the Legislative Yuan and received administrative training. Both are professional talents, one with deep legal expertise and the other with biotechnology expertise.
Lai Ching-te said that Hsinchu City is Taiwan's new technology city, and whether it is semiconductors, information and communication technology, or electronic components, Hsinchu is a very important city. Hsinchu City is also Taiwan's future second 'sacred mountain' for national protection, the 'biomedical industry.' Chuang Ching-cheng is the ideal candidate to promote the cross-disciplinary integration of Hsinchu City's technology industry and biomedical industry. If Chuang Ching-cheng can gain the support of Hsinchu City residents, the future Hsinchu City will definitely be a city with dual characteristics: Taiwan's smart island and biomedical heart.
Chuang Ching-cheng mentioned in his speech that his first job was in Hsinchu, where he conducted postdoctoral research at National Chiao Tung University before its merger, and later taught at the Institute of Biomedical Engineering. Those years in Hsinchu were not only an important stage of academic growth but also the most precious time of his life. It was during that period that he met his wife and started a family with her in Hsinchu.
He stated that Hsinchu is not just a workplace, but a home that carries life memories and is full of emotions. He is full of gratitude and responsibility for being nominated to run for Hsinchu mayor. His goal is clear: to make Hsinchu a world-class smart and happy city.
Chuang Ching-cheng emphasized that he is not here to be an official, but to re-stabilize the foundation of Hsinchu City's governance. He will invite professionals from various fields to propose a Hsinchu City policy white paper in the shortest possible time, covering transportation, education, social welfare, culture, sports, youth, environment, and future development, step by step bringing Hsinchu back on track. In Hsinchu, the mayor must not only be electable but also accessible, visible, and reliable, transforming Hsinchu into a safe, caring, and hopeful smart city.
Chuang Ching-cheng told the media that Lai Ching-te had reviewed his academic and professional background and understood his connection with Hsinchu, personally inviting him to run for Hsinchu City. (Editor: Lin Ke-lun) 1150415
FAQ
Why is Chuang Ching-cheng running for Hsinchu mayor?
Chuang Ching-cheng aims to rebuild the foundation of Hsinchu City's governance and transform Hsinchu City into a world-class smart and happy city.
What are Chuang Ching-cheng's main policy goals?
He plans to propose a Hsinchu City policy white paper covering various aspects such as transportation, education, social welfare, culture, sports, youth, environment, and future development, to bring Hsinchu back on track.