President Lai's Visit: Su Chiao-hui Hopes for Smoothness, Li Sze-chuan Wishes for Complete Success
Regarding President Lai Ching-te's state visit to Eswatini, New Taipei City mayoral candidate Su Chiao-hui (DPP) expressed hopes for a smooth trip, while New Taipei City mayoral candidate Li Sze-chuan (KMT) wished for complete success. Both candidates are actively campaigning for the upcoming election.
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(Central News Agency reporter Wang Hung-kuo, New Taipei, 3rd) President Lai Ching-te arrived in Eswatini, an African ally, to begin a state visit. New Taipei City mayoral candidate Su Chiao-hui of the Democratic Progressive Party expressed hopes that the President's trip would be smooth; New Taipei City mayoral candidate Li Sze-chuan of the Kuomintang stated that he wished President Lai's visit complete success.
The New Taipei City mayoral election continues to heat up, with both blue and green camps having full schedules. Su Chiao-hui participated in the "Tucheng Tung Blossom Festival" Smile Mountain Line Tian Shang Mountain System hiking event at around 7 AM today. In a media interview, she stated that her schedule was packed, with many temple and association activities, as well as Mother's Day storytelling events throughout the day.
Su Chiao-hui said that amidst the busy activities, she was most grateful to the New Taipei team, who united and worked hard with her to reach more voters. She hopes to convey with this energetic attitude that the New Taipei team is ready, "Each of our candidates is the best choice, and we hope New Taipei City can also be full of vitality and hope."
When asked by the media about President Lai's visit to an ally, Su Chiao-hui stated that Taiwan's ability to go global is the hope of all citizens, and she hopes the President's trip will be smooth.
Li Sze-chuan also went to Sanxia early in the morning to participate in the Ziwei Tianhou Temple's prayer and parade, and then joined the Tucheng District Women's Association's "Filial Piety Foot Bath for Mother's Grace" Mother's Day celebration. He even danced to warm up and participated in the foot bath activity, and helped wash the feet of Liao Te-ching's mother, the head of Tucheng Qingyun Village, creating a warm atmosphere.
Li Sze-chuan was interviewed by the media. When asked about President Lai's visit to an ally, Li Sze-chuan stated that he wished President Lai's visit complete success and that diplomatic ties could be maintained. He also said in another interview that he has been running from morning to night for the past two months and has asked his team to clear one evening to celebrate Mother's Day with his family for his wife.
Regarding Su Chiao-hui's claim that she and the New Taipei team are ready, Li Sze-chuan stated, "Our team has been running with me for nearly two months." He will do his best to take over from Mayor Hou Yu-ih, and Su Chiao-hui will also work hard to take over from former Taipei County Magistrate Su Tseng-chang, each striving in their own way.
The media further inquired whether TPASS could be used for high-speed rail commuting with an additional charge. Li Sze-chuan stated that if TPASS could be used for high-speed rail commuting with an additional charge, from Banqiao to Nangang, he would consider whether it could alleviate rush hour traffic and whether it would affect high-speed rail operations. He would incorporate expert opinions and thoroughly evaluate it before proposing a policy. (Edited by Chang Ya-ching) 1150503
(Central News Agency reporter Wang Hung-kuo, New Taipei, 3rd) President Lai Ching-te arrived in Eswatini, an African ally, to begin a state visit. New Taipei City mayoral candidate Su Chiao-hui of the Democratic Progressive Party expressed hopes that the President's trip would be smooth; New Taipei City mayoral candidate Li Sze-chuan of the Kuomintang stated that he wished President Lai's visit complete success.
The New Taipei City mayoral election continues to heat up, with both blue and green camps having full schedules. Su Chiao-hui participated in the "Tucheng Tung Blossom Festival" Smile Mountain Line Tian Shang Mountain System hiking event at around 7 AM today. In a media interview, she stated that her schedule was packed, with many temple and association activities, as well as Mother's Day storytelling events throughout the day.
Su Chiao-hui said that amidst the busy activities, she was most grateful to the New Taipei team, who united and worked hard with her to reach more voters. She hopes to convey with this energetic attitude that the New Taipei team is ready, "Each of our candidates is the best choice, and we hope New Taipei City can also be full of vitality and hope."
When asked by the media about President Lai's visit to an ally, Su Chiao-hui stated that Taiwan's ability to go global is the hope of all citizens, and she hopes the President's trip will be smooth.
Li Sze-chuan also went to Sanxia early in the morning to participate in the Ziwei Tianhou Temple's prayer and parade, and then joined the Tucheng District Women's Association's "Filial Piety Foot Bath for Mother's Grace" Mother's Day celebration. He even danced to warm up and participated in the foot bath activity, and helped wash the feet of Liao Te-ching's mother, the head of Tucheng Qingyun Village, creating a warm atmosphere.
Li Sze-chuan was interviewed by the media. When asked about President Lai's visit to an ally, Li Sze-chuan stated that he wished President Lai's visit complete success and that diplomatic ties could be maintained. He also said in another interview that he has been running from morning to night for the past two months and has asked his team to clear one evening to celebrate Mother's Day with his family for his wife.
Regarding Su Chiao-hui's claim that she and the New Taipei team are ready, Li Sze-chuan stated, "Our team has been running with me for nearly two months." He will do his best to take over from Mayor Hou Yu-ih, and Su Chiao-hui will also work hard to take over from former Taipei County Magistrate Su Tseng-chang, each striving in their own way.
The media further inquired whether TPASS could be used for high-speed rail commuting with an additional charge. Li Sze-chuan stated that if TPASS could be used for high-speed rail commuting with an additional charge, from Banqiao to Nangang, he would consider whether it could alleviate rush hour traffic and whether it would affect high-speed rail operations. He would incorporate expert opinions and thoroughly evaluate it before proposing a policy. (Edited by Chang Ya-ching) 1150503