Reported 11 months ago
Keelung Mayor Xie Guoliang believes Keelung, with a population of over 300 thousand, should have the status and treatment of a special municipality, aiming for city upgrading and potential merger with Taipei City; the Taipei City government noted the partnership that has been forming and expressed commitment to continuing collaborative efforts with Keelung, New Taipei, Taoyuan, and Hsinchu. Public opinion is divided on the matter, with various suggestions for merging or remaining independent, subject to further discussions and considerations.
Source: YAHOO