Blue-White Alliance Collapses in Zhubei Mayoral Race: Who’s Smiling Behind the Scenes? Media Analyst Reveals KMT’s 'Internal and External Crises' and Loss of TPP Votes

The blue-white cooperation for the Zhubei mayoral election has definitively broken down. In response, media commentator Fan Qiming stated on the program 'Youliao Feihua' that this development has saved DPP's Hsinchu County magistrate candidate Zheng Chaofang, as the entire blue camp's voter base has fallen into disarray. As long as Zheng proceeds steadily, he will be in a strong position. Fan noted that the Zhubei race may now be beyond saving. Once both blue and white candidates have filed and registered, there is little room for reconciliation. However, the overall sentiment still favors maintaining blue-white cooperation in New Taipei and Yilan. Will Zhubei’s failed integration affect other counties? Fan believes the failure in Zhubei will not impact New Taipei or Yilan, affecting only the Hsinchu County magistrate race, while Zhubei itself remains relatively stable. According to poll analysis, KMT's Zhubei mayoral candidate Wu Shuzhi appears to have a strong chance of winning locally. Although TPP candidate Qiu Chenyuan's candidacy adds uncertainty, Wu leads significantly in the polls, meaning Zhubei itself is not a major concern. Fan pointed out that some polls show Zheng Chaofang holding a clear lead over KMT's Hsinchu County candidate Hsu Hsin-ying. Compounding the KMT's challenges are unresolved internal conflicts between Hsinchu Deputy Magistrate Chen Jianxian and Hsu, along with the loss of at least 6% of TPP voter support. Fan remarked that Zheng Chaofang must now be smiling every night—this situation has clearly rescued his campaign, as the blue camp's base is in chaos. As long as Zheng plays it safe, avoids creating new controversies—such as issues related to land or loans—and maintains a low profile, he will remain in a favorable position. More exclusive Feng Media insights: ‧ Did the TPP’s concession on the county magistrate race result in an empty promise for Zhubei? An insider reveals KMT conducted an internal poll: Hsu Hsin-ying reversed her stance afterward ‧ Is there still room for reconciliation in the blue-white Zhubei alliance? Scholars warn of four consequences 'no one can bear': The words of two key figures remain unsettled ‧ Did the collapse of the blue-white alliance in Zhubei 'turn a winning hand into ruin'? Scholars warn two counties may face double defeat: allowing the DPP to reap the benefits