Will He Run for Hsinchu County Magistrate? Cheng Chao-fang Says the Future Will Be Decided by the People
As the Hsinchu County magistrate race heats up, Zhubei Mayor Cheng Chao-fang of the Democratic Progressive Party was asked if he would run. He responded that he is a person who works hard and does practical things, and that the future will be decided by the people.
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- 📰 Published: May 14, 2026 at 19:21
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(Central News Agency, Hsinchu County, 14th) The Hsinchu County magistrate race is heating up. The Kuomintang (KMT) will field legislator Hsu Hsin-ying, while on the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) side, Zhubei Mayor Cheng Chao-fang was asked today if he would run. Cheng said he is a person who works hard and does practical things, and that the future will be decided by the people.
The KMT's primary for Hsinchu County magistrate recently concluded with legislator Hsu Hsin-ying winning after polls and party member voting. The DPP has not yet formally nominated its candidate for Hsinchu County magistrate.
Zhubei Mayor and DPP Hsinchu County chapter chairman Cheng Chao-fang told the media today that the large number of candidates for Zhubei mayor shows the public's affirmation of the city office team. He believes that the efforts in recent years have also increased Zhubei's visibility.
When asked by a reporter if he would run for Hsinchu County magistrate, Cheng said that he is a person who works hard and does practical things, and this matter should be decided by the citizens or the county residents. He has recently heard many different voices. He added that it remains to be seen to what extent the spillover effect of Zhubei's governance achievements can expand, and whether the people in the other 12 townships and cities feel the changes in Zhubei.
He stated that the city office team has been continuously promoting policies such as park improvements and public construction for over three years, and has been very dedicated to activities like distributing gifts for Children's Day and Teachers' Day. He believes the citizens can feel the team's efforts.
Cheng said that elections in Hsinchu County are very tough, and perhaps for him, it's like a "path to heaven," but he will continue to work hard. As for the future, it will be decided by the people. (Editor: Lin Shu-hui) 1150514
The KMT's primary for Hsinchu County magistrate recently concluded with legislator Hsu Hsin-ying winning after polls and party member voting. The DPP has not yet formally nominated its candidate for Hsinchu County magistrate.
Zhubei Mayor and DPP Hsinchu County chapter chairman Cheng Chao-fang told the media today that the large number of candidates for Zhubei mayor shows the public's affirmation of the city office team. He believes that the efforts in recent years have also increased Zhubei's visibility.
When asked by a reporter if he would run for Hsinchu County magistrate, Cheng said that he is a person who works hard and does practical things, and this matter should be decided by the citizens or the county residents. He has recently heard many different voices. He added that it remains to be seen to what extent the spillover effect of Zhubei's governance achievements can expand, and whether the people in the other 12 townships and cities feel the changes in Zhubei.
He stated that the city office team has been continuously promoting policies such as park improvements and public construction for over three years, and has been very dedicated to activities like distributing gifts for Children's Day and Teachers' Day. He believes the citizens can feel the team's efforts.
Cheng said that elections in Hsinchu County are very tough, and perhaps for him, it's like a "path to heaven," but he will continue to work hard. As for the future, it will be decided by the people. (Editor: Lin Shu-hui) 1150514