DPP Kaohsiung Policy Briefing: Chen Chi-Mai Supports Lai Ruey-Lung's Succession
The Democratic Progressive Party held its first 'Taiwan Good Life' policy briefing in Kaohsiung, where Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-Mai strongly supported Legislator Lai Ruey-Lung's succession. Vice Premier Cheng Li-Chun also emphasized TSMC's 2-nanometer process in Kaohsiung and issues regarding the national defense budget.
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(Central News Agency reporter Lin Chiao-Lien, Kaohsiung, May 9) The Democratic Progressive Party's first 'Taiwan Good Life' policy briefing was held today in Kaohsiung. Vice Premier Cheng Li-Chun led the presentation. Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-Mai said, 'Choosing the right person transforms a racetrack into a wafer fab,' hoping everyone will support green governance and endorse Legislator Lai Ruey-Lung's succession.
Cheng Li-Chun, along with Secretary-General of the Executive Yuan Chang Tun-Han and Financial Supervisory Commission Chairman Peng Chin-Lung, traveled south today for the briefing. Chen Chi-Mai and DPP Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Lai Ruey-Lung also attended.
When Chen Chi-Mai took the stage first to speak, he said that time flies, and his six-year term is quickly coming to an end. 'There are really many things yet to be completed, so how to continue green governance is the most important thing. Everyone must support Lai Ruey-Lung.'
'Choosing the wrong person is a racetrack; choosing the right person becomes a wafer fab,' Chen Chi-Mai alluded, stating that Kaohsiung has undergone significant changes in recent years, the most important of which is the establishment of TSMC. In addition to Kaohsiung's efforts, the central government also strongly supported it, and even former President Tsai Ing-wen helped make calls; moreover, for TSMC to come, a reclaimed water plant is needed, and the central government subsidized a large part of the cost.
Chen Chi-Mai also mentioned, 'Choosing the wrong person, Dagang doesn't sing; choosing the right person, Dagang starts singing.' In the past, some said Kaohsiung was old and poor, even calling it a cultural desert, but now international superstars perform in Kaohsiung. 'Concert venues are fully booked before the end of the year,' and K-pop sensation BTS is scheduled to perform before the election. 'This is the biggest variable in the year-end election; I don't know if it's good or bad for Lai Ruey-Lung's election prospects.' Laughter erupted in the venue.
When Cheng Li-Chun took the stage, she spoke emotionally, saying that in the past year, representing Taiwan in negotiations with the United States, she deeply felt that the world is optimistic about Taiwan and needs Taiwan. Every country hopes Taiwan will invest in semiconductors, but TSMC's most advanced processes are currently produced in Taiwan, with the most advanced 2-nanometer process in Kaohsiung.
Cheng Li-Chun stated that the NT$1.25 trillion national defense special budget, which passed its third reading yesterday, was reduced by NT$470 billion, with unmanned vehicles and counter-systems being cut. Kaohsiung has a good opportunity to develop drones, but the budget was cut. 'Historical experience tells us that only sufficient preparedness can deter the outbreak of war.'
Lai Ruey-Lung, on the other hand, said that choosing the right mayor is very important. In the past, the DPP in Kaohsiung has successively planned the city's vision, with former Mayors Hsieh Chang-Ting, Chen Chu, and then Chen Chi-Mai all making significant contributions to Kaohsiung. He, as the crucial fourth baton, will shoulder the important responsibility of continuing to lead Kaohsiung's transformation, and he will work with the central government to help Kaohsiung continue to go international. (Editor: Huang Ming-Hsi) 1150509
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(Central News Agency reporter Lin Chiao-Lien, Kaohsiung, May 9) The Democratic Progressive Party's first 'Taiwan Good Life' policy briefing was held today in Kaohsiung. Vice Premier Cheng Li-Chun led the presentation. Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-Mai said, 'Choosing the right person transforms a racetrack into a wafer fab,' hoping everyone will support green governance and endorse Legislator Lai Ruey-Lung's succession.
Cheng Li-Chun, along with Secretary-General of the Executive Yuan Chang Tun-Han and Financial Supervisory Commission Chairman Peng Chin-Lung, traveled south today for the briefing. Chen Chi-Mai and DPP Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Lai Ruey-Lung also attended.
When Chen Chi-Mai took the stage first to speak, he said that time flies, and his six-year term is quickly coming to an end. 'There are really many things yet to be completed, so how to continue green governance is the most important thing. Everyone must support Lai Ruey-Lung.'
'Choosing the wrong person is a racetrack; choosing the right person becomes a wafer fab,' Chen Chi-Mai alluded, stating that Kaohsiung has undergone significant changes in recent years, the most important of which is the establishment of TSMC. In addition to Kaohsiung's efforts, the central government also strongly supported it, and even former President Tsai Ing-wen helped make calls; moreover, for TSMC to come, a reclaimed water plant is needed, and the central government subsidized a large part of the cost.
Chen Chi-Mai also mentioned, 'Choosing the wrong person, Dagang doesn't sing; choosing the right person, Dagang starts singing.' In the past, some said Kaohsiung was old and poor, even calling it a cultural desert, but now international superstars perform in Kaohsiung. 'Concert venues are fully booked before the end of the year,' and K-pop sensation BTS is scheduled to perform before the election. 'This is the biggest variable in the year-end election; I don't know if it's good or bad for Lai Ruey-Lung's election prospects.' Laughter erupted in the venue.
When Cheng Li-Chun took the stage, she spoke emotionally, saying that in the past year, representing Taiwan in negotiations with the United States, she deeply felt that the world is optimistic about Taiwan and needs Taiwan. Every country hopes Taiwan will invest in semiconductors, but TSMC's most advanced processes are currently produced in Taiwan, with the most advanced 2-nanometer process in Kaohsiung.
Cheng Li-Chun stated that the NT$1.25 trillion national defense special budget, which passed its third reading yesterday, was reduced by NT$470 billion, with unmanned vehicles and counter-systems being cut. Kaohsiung has a good opportunity to develop drones, but the budget was cut. 'Historical experience tells us that only sufficient preparedness can deter the outbreak of war.'
Lai Ruey-Lung, on the other hand, said that choosing the right mayor is very important. In the past, the DPP in Kaohsiung has successively planned the city's vision, with former Mayors Hsieh Chang-Ting, Chen Chu, and then Chen Chi-Mai all making significant contributions to Kaohsiung. He, as the crucial fourth baton, will shoulder the important responsibility of continuing to lead Kaohsiung's transformation, and he will work with the central government to help Kaohsiung continue to go international. (Editor: Huang Ming-Hsi) 1150509
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