Reported 8 months ago
Amidst anxiety within the party, suggestions for early preparation for the 2026 election have surfaced. Taipei's current Deputy Mayor Lee Sichuan, being touted as a likely successor to New Taipei's mayor, is being encouraged by political and business elites to transition to New Taipei smoothly. Concerns surround the potential clash between Lee and Mayor Hou Yu-yi. Lee's positive relationships and experience with the legislative speaker Han Kuo-yu during his tenure as Kaohsiung mayor make him a favorable candidate. While Lee may not make a clear stance by year-end to avoid upsetting the party's succession plans, many local political and business figures support him to continue New Taipei's development.
Source: YAHOO