Yang Wen-ke Takes Over as KMT Hsinchu County Party Chairman; Cheng Li-wen Hopes for Unity and Victory
Yang Wen-ke has been appointed as the new Kuomintang (KMT) Hsinchu County Party Chairman. KMT Chairwoman Cheng Li-wen called for party unity to achieve a change in government by 2028 and secure victory in this year's local elections. Concerns about internal party divisions remain after Chen Chien-hsien's absence from the inauguration.
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- 📰 Published: April 29, 2026 at 20:59
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Hsinchu County, April 29 (CNA) — Kuomintang Chairwoman Cheng Li-wen said today that Taiwan is in a difficult situation, and the public is fed up with the Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) governance. She hopes for a change in government in 2028, and stressed that the KMT faces pressure not to lose in this year's local elections, hoping for a beautiful and united campaign in Hsinchu County.
The KMT's Hsinchu County magistrate primary adopted a "7:3 system," with 70% based on polls and 30% on party member votes, to determine the nominee. Hsinchu County Deputy Magistrate Chen Chien-hsien and Legislator Hsu Hsin-ying registered to compete, with Hsu Hsin-ying emerging victorious on the 28th of last month, representing the KMT in the Hsinchu County magistrate election.
Cheng Li-wen attended the inauguration ceremony of the new KMT Hsinchu County Party Chairman Yang Wen-ke this afternoon. However, Chen Chien-hsien was not present, leading to external speculation about lingering party divisions. Media also asked Cheng Li-wen if she had met Chen Chien-hsien, to which she replied "yes" before entering the venue.
The inauguration ceremony of the new KMT Hsinchu County Party Chairman Yang Wen-ke was held this afternoon. Cheng Li-wen arrived at the party headquarters by car. When asked by the media if she had met with Hsinchu County Deputy Magistrate Chen Chien-hsien, she replied "yes" before entering the venue.
In her speech after completing the handover of the seal, Cheng Li-wen said that Taiwan is currently in an extremely difficult situation, and the public has had enough of the DPP's central government. She hopes for a change in government in 2028, and emphasized that the KMT faces pressure not to lose in this year's local elections and must unite to oust the DPP.
Cheng Li-wen pointed out that the future development of Hsinchu County has received high attention. Although there were some controversies during the KMT's Hsinchu County magistrate primary, causing concern among supporters, today's inauguration ceremony demonstrates a united KMT. She urged caution in the year-end local elections, expecting the KMT to fully showcase its spirit, integrity, and confidence, and fight a beautiful and united campaign.
Hsinchu County Magistrate and new Chairman Yang Wen-ke stated in his speech that he has promoted "five arrows" and "ten major transportation infrastructure projects" in Hsinchu County, making it a vibrant city with the highest household income in the country and a young average age. In addition, many party members, township chiefs, and county councilors present have successful election experience, and the year-end election requires the collective strength of the KMT. (Editor: Lung Po-an) 1150429
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The KMT's Hsinchu County magistrate primary adopted a "7:3 system," with 70% based on polls and 30% on party member votes, to determine the nominee. Hsinchu County Deputy Magistrate Chen Chien-hsien and Legislator Hsu Hsin-ying registered to compete, with Hsu Hsin-ying emerging victorious on the 28th of last month, representing the KMT in the Hsinchu County magistrate election.
Cheng Li-wen attended the inauguration ceremony of the new KMT Hsinchu County Party Chairman Yang Wen-ke this afternoon. However, Chen Chien-hsien was not present, leading to external speculation about lingering party divisions. Media also asked Cheng Li-wen if she had met Chen Chien-hsien, to which she replied "yes" before entering the venue.
The inauguration ceremony of the new KMT Hsinchu County Party Chairman Yang Wen-ke was held this afternoon. Cheng Li-wen arrived at the party headquarters by car. When asked by the media if she had met with Hsinchu County Deputy Magistrate Chen Chien-hsien, she replied "yes" before entering the venue.
In her speech after completing the handover of the seal, Cheng Li-wen said that Taiwan is currently in an extremely difficult situation, and the public has had enough of the DPP's central government. She hopes for a change in government in 2028, and emphasized that the KMT faces pressure not to lose in this year's local elections and must unite to oust the DPP.
Cheng Li-wen pointed out that the future development of Hsinchu County has received high attention. Although there were some controversies during the KMT's Hsinchu County magistrate primary, causing concern among supporters, today's inauguration ceremony demonstrates a united KMT. She urged caution in the year-end local elections, expecting the KMT to fully showcase its spirit, integrity, and confidence, and fight a beautiful and united campaign.
Hsinchu County Magistrate and new Chairman Yang Wen-ke stated in his speech that he has promoted "five arrows" and "ten major transportation infrastructure projects" in Hsinchu County, making it a vibrant city with the highest household income in the country and a young average age. In addition, many party members, township chiefs, and county councilors present have successful election experience, and the year-end election requires the collective strength of the KMT. (Editor: Lung Po-an) 1150429
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