Stories from New Taipei · Taiwan

Xie Yifeng stated that according to polls, he is the candidate most supported by voters. Vice Chairman and Secretary-General Li Hsin-lung stated that good news is expected soon. DPP Legislator Hsieh Yi-feng criticized the party headquarters for not respecting public opinion, stating that local grassroots members are filled with doubts. A poll conducted in New Taipei indicates that personal traits and party image are factors influencing election results, accounting for 30.3% and 29.8% respectively. However, 5.4% of respondents do not believe the election is tight. The survey involved 1,070 residents aged 20 and over, with a 95% confidence level and a margin of error.

Liu Heran stated on May 4 that he has no intention or plans to run for the position of Zhanghua County Magistrate. He addressed rumors regarding the Kuomintang's nomination process, which some critics suggest is driven by interest groups rather than local development. She said that her current political focus remains in New Taipei City, where she is managing ongoing large-scale construction projects and policy implementations. Liu characterized the KMT's nomination process for the Zhanghua county seat as being driven by interest considerations rather than local development needs. He expressed support for Zhanghua's performance over the last eight years and stated his goal is to continue serving grassroots needs. He expressed respect for the achievements of the outgoing administration under Wang Hui-mei.

Police in Tucheng, New Taipei City, searched a Hon Hai Technology Group facility regarding a breach of trust investigation. A former Hon Hai executive has been released on 1 million TWD bail and faces travel restrictions.

Hon Hai (Foxconn) stated that a search operation conducted by prosecutors on April 30 in Tucheng was unrelated to the company's financial or business operations.

New Taipei District Prosecutors and the Taipei Investigation Bureau conducted searches at a facility in Tucheng, New Taipei City, involving Hong Hai-wei.

A female high school student was sexually assaulted by a male predator while walking home from school yesterday in New Taipei City.

The Kuomintang (KMT) and Taiwan People's Party (TPP) have jointly announced that Li Sichuan will represent the blue-white coalition in the upcoming New Taipei City mayoral election. Kuomintang candidate Li Sichuan received 36 percent in recent polling for the New Taipei City election. Recent media reports claimed he holds undeveloped land in Xiaoliuqiu, though he clarified that the land is a shared family inheritance and his specific portion remains unbuilt. Reports suggest he owns land in Xiaoliuqiu, though his portion is undeveloped and jointly owned with relatives. Recent media reports questioned her ownership of land in Xiaoliuqiu, which was described as inherited family property and not developed. Reports indicate she has 17 plots of land placed in trust, with most being ancestral inheritances. The candidate's campaign is expected to face further attacks and scrutiny.

A 72-year-old woman and a local community leader were injured during an incident involving an 18-year-old high school student. The student was reportedly being stalked by a man and called her grandmother for help.

A driver for the Blue 38 bus line in New Taipei City engaged in a conflict with a passenger. The passenger reportedly accused the driver of driving recklessly after tapping their card to exit.

Taiwanese People's Party Chairman Huang Kuo-chang pledged to assist Li Ssu-chuan in his bid for New Taipei City Mayor.