Lu Hsiu-yen campaigns in Kaohsiung: Ko Chih-en will care for citizens with a mother's heart
Taichung Mayor Lu Hsiu-yen visited Kaohsiung to campaign for KMT Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Ko Chih-en. Lu emphasized that Ko has deep affection for Kaohsiung and will care for citizens with a 'mother's heart', urging support for her.
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(Central News Agency reporter Tsai Meng-yu, Kaohsiung, 26th) Taichung Mayor Lu Hsiu-yen today visited Kaohsiung to campaign for the Kuomintang (KMT) Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Ko Chih-en, stating that Ko Chih-en has "deep affection" for Kaohsiung and, if given the opportunity to become mayor, will care for citizens with a mother's heart.
Lu Hsiu-yen and Ko Chih-en attended a worship service at Cide Temple in Qianzhen District this morning, where many supporters gathered, along with several KMT legislators and city councilors.
Lu Hsiu-yen said that Ko Chih-en is her good sister and an excellent politician she has seen. She remarked that a city is like a family, and citizens are family members, and "Ko Chih-en has deep affection for Kaohsiung and a mother's heart. If she has the chance to be mayor, she will care for citizens like a mother. I hope Kaohsiung citizens will give Ko Chih-en a chance, and provide encouragement and support."
She added that Ko Chih-en has deep roots in Kaohsiung. Although she had difficulties in the past, she never became disheartened and always wanted to support this home, which is touching. If Ko Chih-en becomes mayor, because her election would be hard-won, she will cherish it even more and work hard to serve Kaohsiung, "unlike some people whose positions fall from the sky, and with favorable environments, they won't cherish it."
Ko Chih-en stated that Kaohsiung and Taichung can learn from each other, and she will continue to articulate her political views to the citizens. If she has the opportunity to become mayor, she will make Kaohsiung better in various aspects, including education and culture.
When asked by the media why Ko Chih-en did not appear with KMT Chairperson Cheng Li-wen, and whether she wanted to avoid a "pro-China stance," Ko Chih-en said that people were overthinking it. She did not know Cheng Li-wen's schedule in Pingtung, and if Cheng Li-wen has the opportunity to come to Kaohsiung in the future, she is still very welcome. "It is unnecessary to force a pro-China or pro-US narrative."
Regarding the DPP-nominated candidate Lai Jui-lung's statement today, hoping that Lu Hsiu-yen and Ko Chih-en would not use Kaohsiung as a tool or springboard, Lu Hsiu-yen said that Ko Chih-en often praises Kaohsiung as a good city, with enthusiastic and excellent people, and welcomes everyone. "I believe Kaohsiung citizens will welcome anyone who comes to care for and help Kaohsiung."
Ko Chih-en said that Lai Jui-lung's mindset is too narrow. Kaohsiung welcomes everyone. "How could Lu Hsiu-yen's visit be a springboard? As a teacher, I really don't understand this logic." (Editor: Huang Ming-hsi)1150426
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(Central News Agency reporter Tsai Meng-yu, Kaohsiung, 26th) Taichung Mayor Lu Hsiu-yen today visited Kaohsiung to campaign for the Kuomintang (KMT) Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Ko Chih-en, stating that Ko Chih-en has "deep affection" for Kaohsiung and, if given the opportunity to become mayor, will care for citizens with a mother's heart.
Lu Hsiu-yen and Ko Chih-en attended a worship service at Cide Temple in Qianzhen District this morning, where many supporters gathered, along with several KMT legislators and city councilors.
Lu Hsiu-yen said that Ko Chih-en is her good sister and an excellent politician she has seen. She remarked that a city is like a family, and citizens are family members, and "Ko Chih-en has deep affection for Kaohsiung and a mother's heart. If she has the chance to be mayor, she will care for citizens like a mother. I hope Kaohsiung citizens will give Ko Chih-en a chance, and provide encouragement and support."
She added that Ko Chih-en has deep roots in Kaohsiung. Although she had difficulties in the past, she never became disheartened and always wanted to support this home, which is touching. If Ko Chih-en becomes mayor, because her election would be hard-won, she will cherish it even more and work hard to serve Kaohsiung, "unlike some people whose positions fall from the sky, and with favorable environments, they won't cherish it."
Ko Chih-en stated that Kaohsiung and Taichung can learn from each other, and she will continue to articulate her political views to the citizens. If she has the opportunity to become mayor, she will make Kaohsiung better in various aspects, including education and culture.
When asked by the media why Ko Chih-en did not appear with KMT Chairperson Cheng Li-wen, and whether she wanted to avoid a "pro-China stance," Ko Chih-en said that people were overthinking it. She did not know Cheng Li-wen's schedule in Pingtung, and if Cheng Li-wen has the opportunity to come to Kaohsiung in the future, she is still very welcome. "It is unnecessary to force a pro-China or pro-US narrative."
Regarding the DPP-nominated candidate Lai Jui-lung's statement today, hoping that Lu Hsiu-yen and Ko Chih-en would not use Kaohsiung as a tool or springboard, Lu Hsiu-yen said that Ko Chih-en often praises Kaohsiung as a good city, with enthusiastic and excellent people, and welcomes everyone. "I believe Kaohsiung citizens will welcome anyone who comes to care for and help Kaohsiung."
Ko Chih-en said that Lai Jui-lung's mindset is too narrow. Kaohsiung welcomes everyone. "How could Lu Hsiu-yen's visit be a springboard? As a teacher, I really don't understand this logic." (Editor: Huang Ming-hsi)1150426
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