Democratic Progressive Party Nominates Shen Po-yang for Taipei Mayor, Wu Yi-nong Congratulates and Pledges Full Support
The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has nominated Legislator Shen Po-yang to run for Taipei Mayor, a decision to be formally approved by the party's Central Executive Committee this afternoon. Wu Yi-nong, founder of the Forward Alliance and a former contender for the DPP's mayoral nomination, congratulated Shen and vowed his full support for the upcoming six-month election campaign.
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(Central News Agency reporter Yeh Su-ping, Taipei, 13th) The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Election Strategy Committee today recommended nominating Legislator Shen Po-yang to run for Taipei Mayor, and the DPP's Central Executive Committee will formally approve the nomination this afternoon. Wu Yi-nong, founder of the Forward Alliance, who had previously expressed his intention to seek the DPP's nomination for Taipei Mayor, said he congratulates Shen Po-yang on being nominated today to run for Taipei Mayor, and "I will fully support and assist in the upcoming six-month election campaign."
Wu Yi-nong issued a statement today saying that his active bid for the nomination last year was based on his vision for the capital's security, education, and urban development. He called for an open primary, believing that the political sphere, like the economic realm, can inject different ideas and promote the exchange of opinions through fair competition, thereby enriching politics and expanding social support.
Wu Yi-nong stated that in the future, he will uphold the same beliefs, continue to work for Taiwan through politics, and deeply cultivate local efforts for national security.
He said that politics does not have to be a zero-sum game where one side must perish, nor should it tear people apart. Commentators always tend to divide the country into different colored territories; but in fact, everyone is ultimately part of the same group, sharing a common name: "citizens who love this homeland and yearn for a secure future."
Wu Yi-nong said that at this critical juncture towards 2027, he will continue to build a front that prioritizes national interests in the fields of "civil defense" and "resilient society."
Wu Yi-nong stated that domestically, he and the Forward Alliance team have initiated cooperation with over 700 organizations, including churches, schools, social welfare groups, and businesses, forming a response network from Taipei to Pingtung. They are actively training "Backup Squad" volunteer groups in various locations, enabling partners willing to contribute to their homeland to not only gain more professional skills but also become more organized and effectively dispatched, serving as a backup for more people.
Wu Yi-nong said that internationally, he will continue to participate in international conferences and accept media interviews to speak for Taiwan, and through cross-national cooperation, increase Taiwan's visibility and accumulate external allies.
He said that the grandeur and vitality of a nation require everyone's concern and participation; the safety and freedom of the homeland must be jointly protected by all citizens. Let people from different places, with different histories, and holding different ideas unite, with Taiwan in their hearts. (Editor: Yang Lan-hsuan) 1150513
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(Central News Agency reporter Yeh Su-ping, Taipei, 13th) The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Election Strategy Committee today recommended nominating Legislator Shen Po-yang to run for Taipei Mayor, and the DPP's Central Executive Committee will formally approve the nomination this afternoon. Wu Yi-nong, founder of the Forward Alliance, who had previously expressed his intention to seek the DPP's nomination for Taipei Mayor, said he congratulates Shen Po-yang on being nominated today to run for Taipei Mayor, and "I will fully support and assist in the upcoming six-month election campaign."
Wu Yi-nong issued a statement today saying that his active bid for the nomination last year was based on his vision for the capital's security, education, and urban development. He called for an open primary, believing that the political sphere, like the economic realm, can inject different ideas and promote the exchange of opinions through fair competition, thereby enriching politics and expanding social support.
Wu Yi-nong stated that in the future, he will uphold the same beliefs, continue to work for Taiwan through politics, and deeply cultivate local efforts for national security.
He said that politics does not have to be a zero-sum game where one side must perish, nor should it tear people apart. Commentators always tend to divide the country into different colored territories; but in fact, everyone is ultimately part of the same group, sharing a common name: "citizens who love this homeland and yearn for a secure future."
Wu Yi-nong said that at this critical juncture towards 2027, he will continue to build a front that prioritizes national interests in the fields of "civil defense" and "resilient society."
Wu Yi-nong stated that domestically, he and the Forward Alliance team have initiated cooperation with over 700 organizations, including churches, schools, social welfare groups, and businesses, forming a response network from Taipei to Pingtung. They are actively training "Backup Squad" volunteer groups in various locations, enabling partners willing to contribute to their homeland to not only gain more professional skills but also become more organized and effectively dispatched, serving as a backup for more people.
Wu Yi-nong said that internationally, he will continue to participate in international conferences and accept media interviews to speak for Taiwan, and through cross-national cooperation, increase Taiwan's visibility and accumulate external allies.
He said that the grandeur and vitality of a nation require everyone's concern and participation; the safety and freedom of the homeland must be jointly protected by all citizens. Let people from different places, with different histories, and holding different ideas unite, with Taiwan in their hearts. (Editor: Yang Lan-hsuan) 1150513
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