Suspended for 1 Year by KMT, Hsiao Ching-yen Wins New Taipei Councilor Primary; Opponent Also Claims Victory
Hsiao Ching-yen won the KMT councilor primary for New Taipei's Xizhi-Wanli-Jinshan district. However, due to his 1-year party suspension, his opponent Ho Yuan-kai also claimed to have passed. Hsiao plans to appeal his suspension.
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- 📰 Published: April 16, 2026 at 13:24
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(Central News Agency reporters Tsao Ya-yen, Huang Hsu-sheng, New Taipei, 16th) The results of the New Taipei City KMT Xizhi, Wanli, Jinshan councilor primary were released today. Hsiao Ching-yen, who was suspended for one year by the KMT's discipline committee, won, but his opponent Ho Yuan-kai also simultaneously announced he passed the primary. Hsiao stated he will appeal the suspension and is very confident in his appeal.
The KMT will nominate two candidates for the New Taipei City Council District 11 (Xizhi, Wanli, Jinshan). Incumbent councilor Pai Pei-ju is guaranteed a nomination, while the other spot was contested by former KMT spokesperson Hsiao Ching-yen, legislator Lo Chih-chiang's office director Ho Yuan-kai, and Xizhi Qiaodong borough warden Tao Wei-chung. Primary polls were conducted from the 13th to the 15th. The New Taipei City party branch announced the poll results this morning, showing Hsiao Ching-yen as the winner.
Hsiao Ching-yen had previously criticized the KMT on political talk shows, causing dissatisfaction and complaints. On the 13th, the KMT Central Discipline Committee stated that Hsiao's disciplinary violations were clear and suspended his rights for one year. Hsiao announced he would file an appeal to defend his rights. The New Taipei City party branch noted that Hsiao remains eligible to run until the appeal result is finalized.
Hsiao Ching-yen posted news of his primary victory on Facebook earlier, stating that the smears, dirty tricks, and suppression during this primary never ceased. He constantly told himself to stand tall, and the public opinion gave the most resounding response. He paid respects to his two opponents and thanked Tao Wei-chung for showing unity and agreeing on the spot to serve as his campaign manager.
Regarding his recent 1-year suspension by the discipline committee, Hsiao Ching-yen told a Central News Agency reporter in a phone interview that he is very confident in his appeal and will definitely file it within the 20-day deadline, trusting the party branch will make a wise decision.
However, Ho Yuan-kai also simultaneously posted "Primary passed" on Facebook, stating he will fully support Li Szu-chuan's campaign and win a councilor seat in Xizhi-Wanli-Jinshan for the KMT. Ho's team stated that since Hsiao was suspended for a year, they released the news of passing the primary first, and subsequent actions will depend on the result of Hsiao's appeal and the party's decision.
The New Taipei City party branch stated that Hsiao Ching-yen won the polls. Since Hsiao will appeal his suspension, the next steps depend on the Central Discipline Committee's decision. If Hsiao's appeal fails, it remains uncertain whether Ho Yuan-kai will fill the vacancy. Additionally, the next primary district is Banqiao, with polls scheduled from the 28th to the 30th.
The KMT will nominate two candidates for the New Taipei City Council District 11 (Xizhi, Wanli, Jinshan). Incumbent councilor Pai Pei-ju is guaranteed a nomination, while the other spot was contested by former KMT spokesperson Hsiao Ching-yen, legislator Lo Chih-chiang's office director Ho Yuan-kai, and Xizhi Qiaodong borough warden Tao Wei-chung. Primary polls were conducted from the 13th to the 15th. The New Taipei City party branch announced the poll results this morning, showing Hsiao Ching-yen as the winner.
Hsiao Ching-yen had previously criticized the KMT on political talk shows, causing dissatisfaction and complaints. On the 13th, the KMT Central Discipline Committee stated that Hsiao's disciplinary violations were clear and suspended his rights for one year. Hsiao announced he would file an appeal to defend his rights. The New Taipei City party branch noted that Hsiao remains eligible to run until the appeal result is finalized.
Hsiao Ching-yen posted news of his primary victory on Facebook earlier, stating that the smears, dirty tricks, and suppression during this primary never ceased. He constantly told himself to stand tall, and the public opinion gave the most resounding response. He paid respects to his two opponents and thanked Tao Wei-chung for showing unity and agreeing on the spot to serve as his campaign manager.
Regarding his recent 1-year suspension by the discipline committee, Hsiao Ching-yen told a Central News Agency reporter in a phone interview that he is very confident in his appeal and will definitely file it within the 20-day deadline, trusting the party branch will make a wise decision.
However, Ho Yuan-kai also simultaneously posted "Primary passed" on Facebook, stating he will fully support Li Szu-chuan's campaign and win a councilor seat in Xizhi-Wanli-Jinshan for the KMT. Ho's team stated that since Hsiao was suspended for a year, they released the news of passing the primary first, and subsequent actions will depend on the result of Hsiao's appeal and the party's decision.
The New Taipei City party branch stated that Hsiao Ching-yen won the polls. Since Hsiao will appeal his suspension, the next steps depend on the Central Discipline Committee's decision. If Hsiao's appeal fails, it remains uncertain whether Ho Yuan-kai will fill the vacancy. Additionally, the next primary district is Banqiao, with polls scheduled from the 28th to the 30th.