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BackTaipei Joe Debate: He Xinchun signed 3 debates and called a straight match against Jiang Qichen to "kick the Communists"
Taipei Joe Debate: He Xinchun signed 3 debates and called a straight match against Jiang Qichen to "kick the Communists"
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Taipei Joe Debate: He Xinchun signed 3 debates and called a straight match against Jiang Qichen to "kick the Communists"

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  • DPP Taichung mayoral candidate He Xinchun said that he has signed invitations for three Taichung mayoral TV debates hosted by five media outlets.
  • He emphasized that Taichung is not inferior to Taipei and that citizens deserve to see the debates.
  • He also called on his opponent Jiang Qichen to agree to participate in the same debates to openly debate municipal administration and vision and accept the test of citizens.

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Why It Matters

The mayoral election in Taichung is about to take place. The Democratic Progressive Party has nominated He Xinchun to run, the current mayor Lu Xiuyan is seeking re-election, and the Kuomintang may nominate Jiang Qichen. The two camps have begun discussing debate arrangements.

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Taipei Mayor's Debate The blue and green camps discussed yesterday (12th) which day to hold the first debate. DPP Taichung mayor candidate and legislator He Xinchunjin pointed out that a total of three invitations to the Taichung mayor's televised debates held by five media have been signed, and Taichung City will not lose to Taiwan. North, citizens deserve to see the mayor's debate. She has no restrictions on the type or topic of the debate. He Xinchun also directly called for her opponent Jiang Qichen to agree to participate in the same debate, openly debate the municipal government and municipal vision, and accept all citizens' tests and choices.

He Xinchun believes that when she registered to run for the election, she also checked the box and agreed to hold the public political meeting in the form of a debate. The purpose of the debate was not to compete with who lost or won, but to let the citizens know more about the future policy direction and vision of the mayoral candidates, so that they could make good and right choices. She was ready and hoped to fully present it to all citizens through a televised debate with her opponent.

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She said that many media have requested a second televised debate for the mayor of Taipei. Taichung is a city that does not lose to Taipei. Taichung citizens deserve the same rights, so that mayoral candidates can make their political opinions clear through televised debates, and let the citizens make the final judge and final decision. She has already signed and agreed to three debates, and hopes that her opponents will follow suit and sign in as soon as possible, so that citizens can see a high-level debate between gentlemen discussing ideas and policies.

Zhou Yonghong, the chief convener of the Taichung City Council's Democratic Progressive Party, pointed out that Taichung Mayor Lu Xiuyan's administration included only a lack of food safety inspections, garbage packaging and no treatment, and no countermeasures for food waste lakes. He urged Jiang Qichen that instead of only having an empty "Taichung Flagship City", it is better to debate and clarify the municipal vision; He Xinchun Headquarters Spokesperson and city councilor Lin Deyu also pointed out that Lu Xiuyan only used to be an idol and promote herself as a star every day, and the municipal administration was not handled well. People's livelihood problems such as garbage and food waste were not solved during her term. He asked Jiang Qichen if he dared to accept the invitation to debate, or continue Lu Xiuyan's route of not caring about municipal administration.

He Xinchun's spokesperson and city councilor Chen Shuhua also said that during Lu Xiuyan's eight years in office, not even 1 centimeter of the Taichung MRT Blue Line was completed. The budget gap of 100 billion has not been solved. Child abuse was frequent in Taichung, and the major construction Shuinan Transfer Center was not operating. The Taichung Popular Audio and Video Center became a mosquito museum. Jiang Qichen said that he would continue Lu Xiuyan's happy city, and asked Jiang Qichen to "kick the Communist Party."

What to Watch

AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

  • Jiang Qichen will agree to participate in the Taichung Mayor’s TV Debate

    Likely · Within weeks

  • Taichung Mayor’s Debate will focus on municipal vision and specific policies

    Very likely · Within days

Open Questions

  • Does Jiang Qichen agree to participate in the TV debate proposed by He Xinchun?
  • Which media will host the debate?
  • What is the specific date and time of the debate?
  • Will there be arrangements for a Taipei mayoral debate?

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