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President Lai Ching-te went south to Chiayi County to support Democratic Progressive Party candidates and promote government welfare policies.
President Lai Ching-te attended the opening ceremony of the joint campaign headquarters of Chiayi County Mayor candidate Cai Yiyu of the Democratic Progressive Party and Pu Zi mayor candidate Wang Rujing this afternoon. He addressed the government's plan to provide everyone with a cash bonus of 10,000 yuan, "AI dividend, shared by all," and policies such as 5,000 yuan per month for those aged 0 to 18. However, Cai Yiyu was not satisfied and "will increase the amount." In the future, the money that the folks in Chiayi County will receive will be more than what he reported to the folks.
The joint campaign headquarters of Cai Yiyu and Wang Rujing held an inauguration meeting this afternoon in front of Zhen'an Palace in Puzi City. Lai Qingde, who serves as the honorary chairman, Chiayi County Mayor Weng Zhangliang, who also serves as the chairman, as well as legislators Chen Guanting, Zhuang Ruixiong, "Chiayi Vitality Team" township mayors and county council candidates all stood up to support the campaign. Everyone shouted "Cai Yiyu's frozen garlic" and "Wang Rujing's frozen garlic".
Lai Ching-te said that the folks know that the government plans to promote policies such as increasing the subsidy for old farmers to 10,000 yuan, universal payment of 10,000 yuan per person, and 5,000 yuan per month for those aged 0 to 18. This is the result of the joint efforts of various industries to fight for the economy. The people of Taiwan are the masters of a first-class country. As the president, he will distribute the results to everyone. "Are you happy?" He knew that Tsai Yiyu was not satisfied and would increase the amount.
Lai Qingde said that villagers must come out to vote on November 28, and start canvassing votes for Cai Yiyu and Wang Rujing now, so that they can be elected with a high vote, and the two will cooperate and work together to create a "win-win"; let the county councilors hit a home run, and the Chiayi County Council will have more than half of the seats. Don't let Cai Yiyu be as "really hard-working" as he was.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Candidates will continue to campaign and canvass votes before voting on November 28
Very likely · Within months

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