Stories from New Taipei City · Taiwan

New Taipei mayoral candidate Huang Kuo-chang stated that the city is ready to make a choice. A Taiwanese mayoral candidate has urged voters to choose between the Blue and White alliances. The candidate said the importance of this decision for the future of the city. The statement was made in New Taipei City.

The Kuomintang and Taiwan People's Party plan to coordinate candidate nominations for several counties ahead of the year-end nine-in-one elections. Kuomintang candidate Li Si-chuan and Democratic Progressive Party candidate Su Chiao-hui are currently in a dead heat according to recent polling data. Li Si-chuan's campaign momentum has increased following the removal of a campaign video, which supporters claim was an act of political smear by the ruling party. The race remains highly competitive as both candidates vie for leadership. Taiwanese presidential candidates Su Chiaohui of the Democratic Progressive Party and Lee Chih-ching are currently tied in recent polling. Recent polling data in Taiwan indicates a deadlock between major political candidates. Supporters of Li Si-fu have seen a surge in public momentum following the removal of his campaign videos from online platforms.

Candidate Huang Kuo-chang has expressed a desire to have the New Taipei City election results finalized by the end of April. He noted that the current political climate allows for more time for opposing camps to coordinate and exchange opinions. This timeline is intended to facilitate a smoother transition or coordination mechanism between political parties.