Li Sichuan Wins Consensus Poll; Pledges 'Joint Talent Governance' with Huang Kuo-chang's Full Support
Former Taipei Deputy Mayor Li Sichuan has emerged victorious in a joint KMT-TPP poll to represent the opposition in the New Taipei City mayoral election. His opponent, TPP Chairman Huang Kuo-chang, has pledged full support for Li's campaign to ensure a unified front against the DPP.
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- 📰 Published: April 28, 2026 at 16:50
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Taipei, April 28 (CNA) — The Kuomintang (KMT) and the Taiwan People's Party (TPP) have announced that Li Sichuan will be their joint candidate for the New Taipei City mayoral election following a consensus poll. Li, former Deputy Mayor of Taipei, outperformed TPP Chairman Huang Kuo-chang in the results released today.
Li Sichuan stated that winning the poll marks the beginning of a heavy responsibility. He thanked the coordination teams of both parties and expressed profound admiration for Huang Kuo-chang's statesman-like decision to prioritize the greater good. Li promised to respect and implement the agreements between the two parties, incorporating Huang's citizen-centric policies into his campaign platform.
Li emphasized the concept of 'Joint Talent Governance,' vowing to actively recruit and invite talented individuals who are willing to work for the betterment of New Taipei City into his team. This cooperation extends beyond the mayoral race to the city council, where Li pledged to treat TPP candidates the same as KMT ones to maximize opposition seats.
Huang Kuo-chang expressed confidence that Li Sichuan would be a formidable candidate and continue the legacy of current Mayor Hou Yu-ih. He noted that the primary process demonstrated the maturity of Taiwan's democracy through rational dialogue. Huang reiterated his commitment to fully support Li's campaign, stating that even if he is not the 'leading man,' he and the TPP will work hand-in-hand for a better New Taipei.
Regarding future appointments, Li reiterated that if elected, he would strive to bring TPP talent into the administration through the 'Joint Talent Governance' framework.
Poll results from two agencies showed Li leading the DPP's Su Chiao-hui (34% vs 28.5% in one poll, and 36.3% vs 24.5% in the other). In contrast, Huang trailed or held a narrower margin against Su in the same surveys.
Li Sichuan stated that winning the poll marks the beginning of a heavy responsibility. He thanked the coordination teams of both parties and expressed profound admiration for Huang Kuo-chang's statesman-like decision to prioritize the greater good. Li promised to respect and implement the agreements between the two parties, incorporating Huang's citizen-centric policies into his campaign platform.
Li emphasized the concept of 'Joint Talent Governance,' vowing to actively recruit and invite talented individuals who are willing to work for the betterment of New Taipei City into his team. This cooperation extends beyond the mayoral race to the city council, where Li pledged to treat TPP candidates the same as KMT ones to maximize opposition seats.
Huang Kuo-chang expressed confidence that Li Sichuan would be a formidable candidate and continue the legacy of current Mayor Hou Yu-ih. He noted that the primary process demonstrated the maturity of Taiwan's democracy through rational dialogue. Huang reiterated his commitment to fully support Li's campaign, stating that even if he is not the 'leading man,' he and the TPP will work hand-in-hand for a better New Taipei.
Regarding future appointments, Li reiterated that if elected, he would strive to bring TPP talent into the administration through the 'Joint Talent Governance' framework.
Poll results from two agencies showed Li leading the DPP's Su Chiao-hui (34% vs 28.5% in one poll, and 36.3% vs 24.5% in the other). In contrast, Huang trailed or held a narrower margin against Su in the same surveys.