10 Policies for Taiwan, Lu Shiow-yen: Government's Top Priority is Boosting the Economy
Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen emphasized that the government's top priority is boosting the economy, free from ideological obstacles. Speaking at an event, she shared her views on pro-Taiwan policies and recent political incidents, urging a focus on economic development.
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(Central News Agency Correspondent Zhao Liyan, Taichung, April 20) Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen said today that the public very much hopes for the "pro-Taiwan" (惠台) 10 policies and hopes the government can pay attention. The most important job of the government is to boost the economy for the people, and she emphasized, "Boost the economy, don't collapse the economy."
Lu Shiow-yen attended the inauguration ceremony of the Dongshi Memorial Hall in Taichung City today. After the event, she accepted media interviews. Regarding the National Federation of Chinese Industries inviting 7 major industry associations to hold a seminar expressing 10 pro-Taiwan policies, Lu Shiow-yen stated that the government's most important job is to boost the economy for the private sector and not to let ideology block the economy.
When asked by the media about Taiwan People's Party founder and chairman Ko Wen-je being attacked with pepper spray at Fengjia Night Market a few days ago, Lu Shiow-yen said that as mayor, she, on behalf of the city government, expressed concern and condolences to TPP Chairman Huang Kuo-chang and his team. She said she has instructed the police to speed up the investigation, and the police are conducting a thorough comparison, believing there will be results soon. (Editor: Zhang Mingkun) 1150420
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(Central News Agency Correspondent Zhao Liyan, Taichung, April 20) Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen said today that the public very much hopes for the "pro-Taiwan" (惠台) 10 policies and hopes the government can pay attention. The most important job of the government is to boost the economy for the people, and she emphasized, "Boost the economy, don't collapse the economy."
Lu Shiow-yen attended the inauguration ceremony of the Dongshi Memorial Hall in Taichung City today. After the event, she accepted media interviews. Regarding the National Federation of Chinese Industries inviting 7 major industry associations to hold a seminar expressing 10 pro-Taiwan policies, Lu Shiow-yen stated that the government's most important job is to boost the economy for the private sector and not to let ideology block the economy.
When asked by the media about Taiwan People's Party founder and chairman Ko Wen-je being attacked with pepper spray at Fengjia Night Market a few days ago, Lu Shiow-yen said that as mayor, she, on behalf of the city government, expressed concern and condolences to TPP Chairman Huang Kuo-chang and his team. She said she has instructed the police to speed up the investigation, and the police are conducting a thorough comparison, believing there will be results soon. (Editor: Zhang Mingkun) 1150420
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