Chiang Wan-an key to winning youth vote: KMT councilor

TAIPEI (TVBS News) — With only 32 days until the 2024 elections, Taipei City Councilor and legislative candidate Yu Shu-hui emphasized on Tuesday (Dec. 12) that Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an is pivotal in attracting young voters.

Chiang's popularity was evident as he rallied for Kuomintang (KMT) candidates in Taichung and Kaohsiung, where enthusiastic supporters warmly greeted him. Yu advised that Chiang should increase interaction with younger voters, which may include collaborating with KMT vice-presidential candidate Jaw Shaw-kong.

According to Yu, the KMT must diversify its approach to connect with the electorate. Chiang's rising popularity has added significant pressure to the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP).

Chiang's strategic positioning in this election hints at the KMT's focus on courting the youth vote and leveraging his appeal to challenge the DPP's stronghold. As political tensions rise, all eyes will remain on Chiang as he continues to campaign across Taiwan ahead of the January election.