Li Sichuan Accuses Su Qiaohui of 'Generational Succession,' Su Responds: 'I Am Not a Second Generation of Authoritarian Rule'
A debate has erupted in the New Taipei City mayoral election between KMT's Li Sichuan and DPP's Su Qiaohui over 'generational succession.' Li emphasized his humble beginnings, criticizing Su as 'one generation passing to the next.' Su countered, stating, 'I am not a second generation of authoritarian party-state rule, but a second generation of democracy.'
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(Central News Agency reporter Cao Yayan, New Taipei, 8th) Kuomintang New Taipei City mayoral candidate Li Sichuan recently mentioned that he is not like his opponent, 'one generation passing to the next.' Democratic Progressive Party candidate Su Qiaohui responded today, 'I am not a second generation of authoritarian party-state rule, but a second generation of democracy.' Li Sichuan stated that he did not understand why this remark would be considered a negative attack.
Li Sichuan previously attended a social gathering of the New Taipei City Police Association Tamsui Branch, where he stated that he started from the grassroots and worked his way up step by step, unlike his opponent, who is 'one generation passing to the next.'
Su Qiaohui, interviewed at the Legislative Yuan today, responded by saying that when the previous generation was defending the Formosa Incident, they were portrayed by the Kuomintang as the second generation of rebels. Furthermore, after incidents like the Lin family massacre and the Chen Wen-cheng murder, their childhood was burdened not by assets, but by fear. Su Qiaohui said, 'We are not the second generation of authoritarian party-state rule, nor are we the second generation nurtured by abundant party assets.' She asserted, 'We are the second generation of democracy.'
In addition, Su Qiaohui has recently been introducing candidates from other parties for city council during her campaign events, which has attracted attention. Su Qiaohui said that a progressive New Taipei should naturally be colorful, and as the head of a progressive city, she should cooperate with people regardless of party affiliation or stance.
When asked about his 'generational succession' remark at an event in Sanchong today, Li Sichuan responded that he could not understand why this statement would be considered a negative attack. 'Is it negative for Su Qiaohui to succeed Premier Su Tseng-chang? I cannot understand,' he said.
Regarding external perceptions that Su Qiaohui has recently adopted a 'respectful Hou' attitude during her campaign, and whether she is worried about losing votes, Li Sichuan said that when New Taipei City Mayor Hou Yu-ih first ran against former Premier Su Tseng-chang for New Taipei City Mayor, Su Tseng-chang's style was more assertive. Therefore, now that Su Qiaohui has softened her stance, people are more surprised by her change. However, Li Sichuan emphasized that he and Hou Yu-ih do not distinguish between blue and green (political camps) and will introduce all council members present at events. (Editor: Chang Ming-kun) 1150508
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(Central News Agency reporter Cao Yayan, New Taipei, 8th) Kuomintang New Taipei City mayoral candidate Li Sichuan recently mentioned that he is not like his opponent, 'one generation passing to the next.' Democratic Progressive Party candidate Su Qiaohui responded today, 'I am not a second generation of authoritarian party-state rule, but a second generation of democracy.' Li Sichuan stated that he did not understand why this remark would be considered a negative attack.
Li Sichuan previously attended a social gathering of the New Taipei City Police Association Tamsui Branch, where he stated that he started from the grassroots and worked his way up step by step, unlike his opponent, who is 'one generation passing to the next.'
Su Qiaohui, interviewed at the Legislative Yuan today, responded by saying that when the previous generation was defending the Formosa Incident, they were portrayed by the Kuomintang as the second generation of rebels. Furthermore, after incidents like the Lin family massacre and the Chen Wen-cheng murder, their childhood was burdened not by assets, but by fear. Su Qiaohui said, 'We are not the second generation of authoritarian party-state rule, nor are we the second generation nurtured by abundant party assets.' She asserted, 'We are the second generation of democracy.'
In addition, Su Qiaohui has recently been introducing candidates from other parties for city council during her campaign events, which has attracted attention. Su Qiaohui said that a progressive New Taipei should naturally be colorful, and as the head of a progressive city, she should cooperate with people regardless of party affiliation or stance.
When asked about his 'generational succession' remark at an event in Sanchong today, Li Sichuan responded that he could not understand why this statement would be considered a negative attack. 'Is it negative for Su Qiaohui to succeed Premier Su Tseng-chang? I cannot understand,' he said.
Regarding external perceptions that Su Qiaohui has recently adopted a 'respectful Hou' attitude during her campaign, and whether she is worried about losing votes, Li Sichuan said that when New Taipei City Mayor Hou Yu-ih first ran against former Premier Su Tseng-chang for New Taipei City Mayor, Su Tseng-chang's style was more assertive. Therefore, now that Su Qiaohui has softened her stance, people are more surprised by her change. However, Li Sichuan emphasized that he and Hou Yu-ih do not distinguish between blue and green (political camps) and will introduce all council members present at events. (Editor: Chang Ming-kun) 1150508
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