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BackPresident Zhang Junjing formed a joint venture with Tong Zixian and Ji Liancheng! Tribe leaders lined up to support him
President Zhang Junjing formed a joint venture with Tong Zixian and Ji Liancheng! Tribe leaders lined up to support him
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President Zhang Junjing formed a joint venture with Tong Zixian and Ji Liancheng! Tribe leaders lined up to support him

Nearly 5,000 people flocked to the inauguration meeting of the campaign headquarters of Zhang Jun, the non-party candidate for Hualien County Magistrate. Many political, business and tribal leaders showed up to support the event. Tong Zixian questioned the Fu Kunqi family's long-term rule.

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  • The inauguration meeting of the campaign headquarters of Zhang Jun, an independent candidate for Hualien County Magistrate, was held today, attracting nearly 5,000 people.
  • Former Speaker Lai Jinkun, Chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chairman Shi Shenglang, and 87 tribal leaders and other cross-party figures have defected to the platform.
  • General election committee chairmen Tong Zixian and Ji Liancheng also came to support, calling for an end to the Fu Kunqi family's long-term rule and demanding the overturn of Hualien.

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Zhang Jun, an independent candidate for Hualien County Magistrate, held an inauguration meeting for his campaign headquarters, attracting cross-party figures and multiple tribal leaders to take the stand, challenging the existing local political forces.

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The inauguration meeting of the campaign headquarters of Zhang Jun, the non-party candidate for Hualien County Magistrate, was held this afternoon. Nearly 5,000 people flocked to the event. People who had their water meters checked, and even those who had been supported by Fu Kunyu to run for the Legislative Council, all defected to Zhang Jun's camp. There were also as many as 87 tribal leaders taking the stand. It can be called a large gathering of Hualien's anti-Fu Kunyu forces! Tong Zixian, who serves as the chairman of the campaign headquarters for the first time, said, "It's already 2026, and we still want to support Fu Kunqi's successor?" Please vote for Zhang Jun on November 28.

The inauguration meeting of Zhang Jun's campaign headquarters was held at the old Ziqiang Night Market at the intersection of Heping Road and Ziqiang Road in Hualien City. Former speaker Lai Jinkun, who once had the water meter checked by Fu Kunqi, representatives of all industries and industries, and even Shi Shenglang, the current chairman of the Taiwan Chamber of Commerce, also defected to support Zhang Jun, which shocked the old Hualien people present!

Fu Kunqi supported Shi Shenglang in the 2010 Hualien legislative vacancy by-election. Shi Shenglang said that he met Zhuang Zhicai, a former member of the Democratic Progressive Party today, and was laughed at, "Aren't you afraid?" But Shi Shenglang said, there is nothing to be afraid of, "Now is the time to turn Hualien upside down."

In addition, the aborigines who account for one-third of the population of Hualien have always been regarded as ironclad votes by Fu Kunqi and Xu Zhenwei. However, today there are more than 200 tribes in Hualien and 87 tribal leaders stand for Zhang Jun, and they are also regarded as a trend indicator! Yang Decheng, the leader of the Taibalong tribe of the Ami ethnic group in Guangfu Township, who delivered the speech, said that Chairman Zhang Jun's concern for the tribe was praised by the tribesmen and he must be elected as the county magistrate.

Tong Zixian, chairman of the General Assembly, presented the battle flag to Zhang Jun, while Ji Liancheng wore the campaign ribbon for Zhang Jun. Tong Zixian believes that no matter how capable a family is, it should not be "the husband has to do the job, the wife has to do it, and the wife has done it, and the husband has to do it." It is already 2026, and he is still recommending a successor. Hualien people need a new team and people who are most familiar with and passionate about Hualien to invest. This person is Zhang Jun!

The inauguration meeting of Zhang Jun's headquarters was said to be cross-party. Supporters from all parties, including those with or without party membership, the Democratic Progressive Party, the Kuomintang and the People's Party, including He Qisheng, the principal of Sun Wen School, and Bajiong, an anti-communist Internet celebrity, were present. Everyone at the scene also stood up to sing the national anthem, which made Ji Liancheng exclaim, "I'm really touched." Ji Liancheng also said that after the disaster relief last year, Zhang Jun and President Lai Qingde had a long talk with him, hoping that he would choose Hualien County Magistrate. However, he believed that the county magistrate must be appointed by outstanding talents who are most familiar with the local area and cannot be parachuted in. He strongly recommended "Zhang Jun, a young man, is the hope of Hualien."

Surrounded by supporters, Zhang Jun entered the venue with his wife and father, and bowed twice to thank the supporters when delivering a speech on stage. Zhang Jun said that Fu Kunqi and Xu Zhenwei have kept Hualien idle for 17 years. When they asked for votes, some supporters held his hand and said, "If Hualien doesn't change, I want to leave!" Zhang Jun said that he was really touched to see everyone come to support today. He also knows that the folks are as eager to change Hualien as he is. If Hualien wants to change, this is the only time. He will work with the folks to turn Hualien around.

What to Watch

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  • Zhang Jun will vote for Hualien County Magistrate on November 28

    Very likely · Within months

Open Questions

  • Can Zhang Jun’s camp continue to maintain its advantages of cross-party integration?
  • What impact will the aftermath of the election campaign have on the local political landscape in Hualien?

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