Cheng Chao-fang to Run for Hsinchu County Magistrate; Lai Ching-te Praises Zhubei Governance

(Central News Agency, reporter Yeh Su-ping, Taipei, June 10) The Democratic Progressive Party's Central Executive Committee today approved the nomination of Zhubei City Mayor Cheng Chao-fang to run for Hsinchu County Magistrate, facing off against the Kuomintang's nominee Hsu Hsin-ying. President Lai Ching-te, who also serves as DPP chair, called on Hsinchu residents to support Cheng, allowing him to use his successful governance experience in Zhubei to build a Hsinchu County that features "co-prosperity of urban and rural areas, parallel advancement of culture and technology, and a secure life for all generations."

The DPP held its Central Executive Committee meeting in the afternoon, passing the nomination of Cheng Chao-fang to represent the party in the Hsinchu County magistrate election.

At the meeting, Lai stated that Hsinchu County is a crucial global hub for the technology industry and an important home for Hakka culture. He noted that balancing innovative development with cultural heritage has always been the most critical issue for Hsinchu County's governance.

Lai said that Cheng, as a Hakka descendant from Hsinchu County, deeply understands the importance of cultural heritage. As a local chief executive, Cheng also understands the keys to urban governance and industrial development.

Lai highlighted various policies Cheng has promoted in Zhubei, including digitalization of municipal services, upgrading social welfare, revitalizing traditional markets, renovating parks, and hosting the Zhubei Light Festival to enhance urban aesthetics. These all demonstrate Cheng's innovative aesthetic governance capabilities.

He said Cheng has not only made Zhubei a resilient and livable city where "technology and humanity coexist, and industry and life prosper together," but has also made Zhubei's transformation visible across Taiwan. (Editor: Hsieh Chia-chen) 1150610