Reported about 1 year ago
Amid the 2026 New Taipei City mayoral election, speculation on the Kuomintang (KMT) candidate is high, with KMT councilor Lin Guochun confirming his participation in the primary election. Current New Taipei Mayor Hou You-yi stated that whether it's Lin Guochun, Taipei Deputy Mayor Li Szu-chuan, New Taipei Deputy Mayor Liu Ho-jan, or Legislator Hung Meng-kai, they are temporary options, and there are still many others who have not declared their intentions, some of whom have performed exceptionally well. Hou also welcomed all KMT talents to contribute more to New Taipei, emphasizing the importance of international city diplomacy and promoting the city's internationalization through interactions with friendly cities worldwide.
Source: YAHOO