
Jiang Wanan accepted an exclusive interview and his deep friendship with Lu Xiuyan, and responded to questions related to the 2028 presidential election
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Jiang Wanan and Lu Xiuyan are both local heads of the Kuomintang. The outside world often regards them as potential presidential candidates within the Kuomintang.
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wanan announced that Taichung Mayor Lu Xiuyan will take over as chairman of his campaign office. Jiang Wanan accepted an exclusive interview with "Shaokang War Room" today and explained that Lu Xiuyan has a very deep relationship with him. Regarding the 2028 presidential election, both Lu and Jiang were considered to be interested in running. Zhao Shaokang asked directly: "What do you think of her as the chairman? Will it be a brother-sister combination in the future, or will Jiang Wanan not elect president in 2028?" Jiang Wanan did not respond directly, saying that he would try his best to be re-elected, and that he was the strongest candidate to support the KMT in 2028.
Jiang Wanan said that he had a very deep relationship with Lu Xiuyan, not only when he was mayor, but also when he was a legislator. "I had a very deep relationship with Mayor Lu." Because Lu Xiuyan has very rich experience, whether it is questioning, making proposals, reviewing budgets, and has been in the Finance Committee for a long time. Jiang Wanan has just entered the Legislative Yuan and has to gradually become familiar with the operation. He often received a lot of suggestions and experience from Lu Xiuyan, such as how to propose proposals so that the ministry can spend the funds wisely and help the voters in the constituency.
Jiang Wanan said that he first ran for election four years ago and went to Taichung to see the "National and Sports Center" promoted by Lu Xiuyan. Later, he also promoted the second sports center, a special sports hall; the first one has been completed and opened in Xinsheng Park. In addition, referring to the recently controversial issue of loose machine relocation, Jiang said that Lu Xiuyan took the initiative to share Shuinan Airport, move it to Qingquangang, and build Shuinan Economic and Trade Park.
Jiang Wanan said that as the current mayor, the challenge he faces is to fight for re-election, but he must do a good job in the essence, that is, continue to promote many municipal governments; he has to take care of the municipal administration and fight an election campaign. Mayor Lu is very experienced.
Zhao Shaokang asked, could the candidate be yourself? There seems to be no conflict between the election and doing a good job for Taipei City in the next two years.
Jiang Wanan said that we must do a good job in Taipei City. Regarding Zhao Shaokang's question, Jiang Wanan believed that there was no conflict, and once again emphasized that he would play his role as mayor well and would fully support the strongest candidate within the KMT in 2028. With experience, national policies, height and vision, Lu Xiuyan is a suitable candidate worthy of shouldering the heavy responsibility.
Zhao Shaokang continued to ask, will both of them seek nomination within the KMT?
Jiang Wanan retorted and patted his chest, saying that it was completely different. Now he had to fight for re-election and continue to serve as the mayor of Taipei. He also proposed a very specific development blueprint. Lu Xiuyan had already served two terms as mayor, and the next step was to unite and support the strongest candidate.
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