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BackWu Bingrui calls for the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall to be allowed to be used for publicity. You Yinglong: I am happy to see the colorful democracy in Taiwan.
Wu Bingrui calls for the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall to be allowed to be used for publicity. You Yinglong: I am happy to see the colorful democracy in Taiwan.
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Wu Bingrui calls for the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall to be allowed to be used for publicity. You Yinglong: I am happy to see the colorful democracy in Taiwan.

You Yinglong, chairman of the Central Election Committee: Space restrictions for democratic activities can be reviewed

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  • As the nine-in-one election approaches, Democratic Progressive Party legislator Wu Bingrui suggested that venues such as the Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial Hall and the Sun Yat-Senior Memorial Hall be opened for election activities 2 to 3 months before the election due to the road occupied by the campaign convoy and the impact on traffic.
  • Executive President Zhuo Rongtai said this is a "good idea".
  • Culture Minister Li Yuan said that if there is consensus from all walks of life, the Ministry of Culture is willing to cooperate in the implementation of relevant law amendments; You Yinglong, chairman of the Central Election Committee, believes that the space restrictions for democratic activities can be reviewed.

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Why It Matters

The nine-in-one election is approaching, and candidates are competing to hold campaign events to build momentum. Some event convoys are continuously affecting traffic, and the main stage of the event also occupies part of the right of way. The Legislative Yuan today invited Executive President Zhuo Rongtai to continue delivering the policy address and prepare questions. Officials from relevant ministries and commissions also attended to prepare questions.

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The nine-in-one election is approaching, and candidates are competing to hold campaign events to build momentum. However, some event convoys are continuously affecting traffic, and the main stage of the event also occupies part of the right of way. Democratic Progressive Party legislator Wu Bingrui believes that it has impacted people's daily life, and even his daily commute is affected, and calls for the opening of large public venues such as the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall and the Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall. In this regard, the chairman of the Central Election Commission, You Yinglong, is happy to see Taiwan's democracy better and more colorful, and believes that space restrictions for democratic activities should be relaxed.

The Legislative Yuan invited Executive President Zhuo Rongtai to continue delivering the policy address and prepare questions today (10th). Officials from relevant ministries and commissions also attended to prepare questions.

Democratic Progressive Party legislator Wu Bingrui said that this year coincides with an election year, and candidates from various political parties are competing to hold large-scale campaign events. However, it is difficult to find venues. They are often held on the road, such as Beiping East Road and Linsen North and South Road near the Executive Yuan. Such activities are not only easy to cause traffic The blocked and participating voters were "forced to stand" for a long time without being able to see the stage, and a large amount of police force was occupied. If the election is a "national happy event", can we consider opening the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, the Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall and other venues for election activities 2 to 3 months before the election?

In this regard, Executive President Zhuo Yingtan said that this is a "good idea"; Minister of Culture Li Yuan said that in his impression, these venues could be used for political activities in the early days, but some people protested against the addition of this restriction. If there is consensus from all walks of life, the Ministry of Culture is willing to cooperate in the implementation of relevant amendments; Chairman of the Central Election Commission, Yau Yinglong, said "with deep feelings" that democracy is the pride of Taiwan. If Taiwan's democracy can be better, more dynamic, vital and colorful, it will be a very good thing for Taiwan, and believes that the space restrictions for democratic activities can be reviewed.

Wu Bingrui asked about the fact that the polling day of the current election is set on Saturday, which allows the voting staff to have a day off on Sunday. However, he heard that many voters still have to go to work on Saturday, which affects their willingness to vote. He suggested that the voting day be changed to Sunday, and a "holiday on the next day of the polling day" should be implemented to take into account the voting rights of office workers on Saturday, as well as the rest time for voting and counting personnel and people returning home. Zhuo Yongtai replied that Saturday voting has been practiced for many years. If voting is changed to Sunday, the impact of people's religious activities, living habits and industry holidays will need to be considered. However, as long as it is an initiative that can help increase voting rates and encourage national participation, the government will be open to careful consideration.

What to Watch

AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

  • The Ministry of Culture will implement relevant legislative amendments to open the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall and the Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall for election activities.

    Possible · Within weeks

  • The government will carefully consider the proposal to move polling day to Sunday and have a holiday the next day

    Possible · Within weeks

Open Questions

  • Will the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall and Sun Yat-Senior Memorial Hall be officially opened for election activities 2 to 3 months before the election?
  • Will the polling day be changed from Saturday to Sunday, with a holiday on the next day?
  • What is the specific timetable and legislative process for relevant law amendments?

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