
AI-generated summary
Zhang Liaowanjian was once a legislator of Nantun District in Xitun. He was unexpectedly defeated in the current legislative election. Liao Weixiang was elected. There was not much difference in the votes between the two.
Zhang and Liao Wanjian may return to Taichung to elect legislators, and Liao Weixiang expressed his respect. (Photo by reporter Su Jinfeng)
Deputy Minister of Education Zhang Liaowanjian yesterday hinted at the establishment of the DPP Central City Xitun District City Councilor Lin Qifeng's election for the next legislator. In response, Kuomintang Xitun Nantun District Legislator Liao Weixiang, who participated in the launch of the three-dimensional sky bridge connecting Shuinan Transportation Center and the Convention and Exhibition Center today, said that anyone who wants to run for election will be respected and will continue to do what they should do.
Lin Qi-feng's presidential election was launched yesterday. In his speech, his master Zhang Liao Man-chien said that he will resign from office next year and return to Taichung City to work hard to get a majority in Congress and restore Taiwan to a growing country. Since Zhang Liao Man-chien was once The legislator of Nantun District in Xitun was unexpectedly defeated in the current legislative election, and the challenger Liao Weixiang was elected. There was not much difference in the votes between the two. Therefore, Zhang and Liao Wanjian's statement may be interpreted as being a candidate for the next legislator.
In an interview today, Liao Weixiang said that anyone who wants to run for office is of course respected, and he will continue to do what he should do well. At this stage, the most important thing is to continue working hard for the people of the country, for the citizens of Taichung, and the citizens of Xitun and Nantun in his constituency, to promote more local construction and bills that benefit the country and the people.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Zhang Liaowanjian will resign as deputy minister of education next year
Likely · Within months
Zhang Liaowanjian candidacy for the next legislative session
Possible · Within months

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