Costco to continue expanding in Taichung; Mayor Lu Shiow-yen reveals coastal areas as priority
Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen revealed that Costco plans to open new stores in the city, prioritizing the coastal (sea-line) areas. She also expressed strong support for the proposed abolition of entertainment taxes to boost the local cultural sector.
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- 📰 Published: April 17, 2026 at 18:45
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(CNA Reporter Hao Hsueh-ching, Taichung, 17th) Regarding Costco's plans for continued expansion in Taichung, Mayor Lu Shiow-yen revealed today that both of Costco's current Taichung branches are located in the city center, and future expansion will prioritize the coastal (sea-line) areas, symbolizing the growing commercial and industrial prosperity of the region.
Mayor Lu attended the opening ceremony of the Daan Parent-Child Center in the coastal area today. During a media interview at the event, she addressed Costco's expansion plans in Taichung, stating that because the business at the two existing stores is booming, Costco needs to continue deploying new stores.
Lu explained that since Costco's original two branches are in the city center, Costco executives recently visited her and mentioned plans to open at least 2 to 6 more stores, with the coastal area being the top priority. This indicates that the commerce and industry in the coastal region are gradually prospering, prompting investors to build good facilities there, which are currently in the preparatory stage.
When asked whether she supports the preliminary passage by the Legislative Yuan to exempt movies, concerts, and sports games from entertainment taxes, Lu stated that although Taichung City would lose about NT$200 million in tax revenue, she still supports the move.
Lu explained that these entertainment taxes are levied on people attending sports events, concerts, movies, or various film and television activities. They shouldn't be taxed because the goal is to make things easier for the people. Therefore, she advocates and supports the cancellation of the entertainment tax. Lightening taxes and simplifying administration is the right direction for national tax revenue.
Lu also believes that canceling the entertainment tax will relieve the heavy tax burden on the film and television industry and concert organizers, making them more willing to host related events, thereby providing the public with better entertainment and sports events to enjoy. At the same time, she hopes the central government will listen to the voices of local governments and compensate them for the reduced tax revenue. (Editor: Chen Jen-hua) 1150417
(CNA Reporter Hao Hsueh-ching, Taichung, 17th) Regarding Costco's plans for continued expansion in Taichung, Mayor Lu Shiow-yen revealed today that both of Costco's current Taichung branches are located in the city center, and future expansion will prioritize the coastal (sea-line) areas, symbolizing the growing commercial and industrial prosperity of the region.
Mayor Lu attended the opening ceremony of the Daan Parent-Child Center in the coastal area today. During a media interview at the event, she addressed Costco's expansion plans in Taichung, stating that because the business at the two existing stores is booming, Costco needs to continue deploying new stores.
Lu explained that since Costco's original two branches are in the city center, Costco executives recently visited her and mentioned plans to open at least 2 to 6 more stores, with the coastal area being the top priority. This indicates that the commerce and industry in the coastal region are gradually prospering, prompting investors to build good facilities there, which are currently in the preparatory stage.
When asked whether she supports the preliminary passage by the Legislative Yuan to exempt movies, concerts, and sports games from entertainment taxes, Lu stated that although Taichung City would lose about NT$200 million in tax revenue, she still supports the move.
Lu explained that these entertainment taxes are levied on people attending sports events, concerts, movies, or various film and television activities. They shouldn't be taxed because the goal is to make things easier for the people. Therefore, she advocates and supports the cancellation of the entertainment tax. Lightening taxes and simplifying administration is the right direction for national tax revenue.
Lu also believes that canceling the entertainment tax will relieve the heavy tax burden on the film and television industry and concert organizers, making them more willing to host related events, thereby providing the public with better entertainment and sports events to enjoy. At the same time, she hopes the central government will listen to the voices of local governments and compensate them for the reduced tax revenue. (Editor: Chen Jen-hua) 1150417