
DPP Taoyuan mayor candidate Huang Shijie attended the foundation meeting of the support association and emphasized the integration of civil society organizations to promote public welfare and municipal administration.
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The 2026 Taoyuan mayoral election has entered the final countdown stage, and candidates are actively setting up support groups to gain grassroots support.
The 2026 Taoyuan mayoral election has entered its final countdown. Democratic Progressive Party Taoyuan mayoral candidate Huang Shijie attended the founding meeting of the "Standing in the same boat and walking with heroes" this afternoon (10th). Members of the local Kiwanis Club International in Taoyuan gathered together to show their solidarity and momentum in supporting Huang Shijie. They gathered support through the certification and flag-presenting ceremony to add momentum to the final sprint of the election.
Huang Shijie said that he was very grateful to the good friends of the Tongji Club for coming forward to support him. This was not only a personal affirmation for him, but also represented the local charity community’s expectations for the future development of Taoyuan. The Tongji Club has been adhering to the spirit of "dedication, altruism, and social service" for many years, going deep into the community, caring for the disadvantaged, and taking care of children. Wherever there is a need, the Tongji Club is there. He emphasized that the progress of a city cannot rely solely on the government alone, but also requires the joint participation of civil society organizations. Society is not only a platform for connecting emotions, but also an important force that connects communities, builds consensus, and promotes public welfare.
Huang Shijie pointed out that Tongji Club's important mission is to serve children, which is highly consistent with his concept of creating a "wisdom, friendliness, and common prosperity" heartland. From increasing the capacity of public childcare, improving campus and pedestrian safety, to improving public transportation, and taking care of the elderly, we hope to provide every family with better support. After entering the city government in the future, he will actively integrate government resources and civil society forces to bring public welfare services deeper into the community and make the municipal government closer to the real needs of citizens.
Huang Shijie emphasized that "working together" represents unity and cooperation. Taoyuan's progress cannot rely on just one person, but also requires the joint efforts of all partners who are willing to contribute to the local area. Thanks to the Tongji Club for rallying support at a critical moment in the election campaign. This trust and encouragement from the grassroots will become an important force for him to continue to promote Taoyuan's progress. He also looks forward to working with more civil society organizations in the future to make Taoyuan a warmer and more competitive city.
Today, the foundation meeting of the fan club was led by Tseng Zenghian, chairman of the Taoyuan District of the International Kiwanis Club of Taiwan. Deputy chairman Lu Qingqi, honorary chairman Liao Minrong and Song Yuyun and other local associations were present to support the club. Ceremonies such as the awarding of certificates, the awarding of flags, and the presentation of mascots such as "Good Luck Head" and "Frozen Garlic" were also held at the scene. In addition, city councilors Zheng Shufang, Huang Chongzhen, Wei Jun, Chen Ruisheng, and Liu Renzhao, city councilor candidate Hu Jiazhi, as well as the chairman of various business district development associations and several district mayor candidates were present to witness the establishment of the support association.

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