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Discover the top-performing mayors in Taiwan’s major cities according to the 2024 Global Views City Governance Satisfaction Survey. Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen leads with a 72.9% satisfaction rating.

Discover how Taipei and New Taipei mayors address concerns over rising electricity costs and the impact on Metro Taipei and SMEs, advocating for subsidies and support in a meeting with national officials.

Scheduled for May 20, Taiwan’s Presidential Inauguration will see notable figures from various parties. The event highlights the importance of political unity and democratic values.

The TVBS Charity Foundation’s fundraiser in Taipei, held on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, united local governments, churches, and social organizations to support disadvantaged communities. This event, endorsed by mayors Chiang Wan-an and George Hsieh, fostered love and hope, creating a beacon of warmth as Christmas approaches.

Kuomintang (KMT) presidential candidate Hou Yu-ih vows to assemble a strong team for the 2024 elections, including 15 mayors, legislators, and village chiefs. The KMT aims to restore stability and prosperity amid concerns over national security and public demands for change. A meeting between Hou, Terry Gou, and Ko Wen-je to discuss opposition consolidation ends without agreement. KMT chairman Eric Chu shows support as the party’s at-large legislative candidates register with the Central Election Commission. Former Kaohsiung mayor Han Kuo-yu calls for KMT legislators to address the nation’s needs, question policies, and fight against corruption.

Presidential candidate Ko Wen-je of the Taiwan People’s Party is pushing for a transition from Taiwan’s current presidential system to a parliamentary system. If elected, Ko aims to establish the role of prime minister in the history of the Republic of China. Ko argues that the current system lacks efficient checks and balances, with the President and mayors of the special municipalities having significant control over politics without adequate oversight. He emphasizes the importance of long-term stability and prosperity for Taiwan, rather than focusing solely on the term of office. With the upcoming 2024 election seen as a crucial turning point, Ko is advocating for a more people-centric form of governance that truly empowers the citizens.

Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an visits Seoul for the World Cities Summit Mayors Forum 2023, focusing on city diplomacy and youth development. He meets with Mayor Oh Se-hoon and signs a significant MOU, bolstering ties between the two cities. Stay updated with this diplomatic event.

Taipei and New Taipei mayors aim to boost sports and tourism in Taiwan through the 2025 World Masters Games. The event, expected to draw 40,000 participants from 110 countries, promises to promote not only sports but also tourism, transportation, sustainability, and digital development. Registration opens in February next year.

Typhoon Doksuri has intensified in southern Taiwan, prompting Tainan and Kaohsiung mayors to declare a typhoon day. Despite controversy over the necessity of the decision, Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-che defended his decision based on the storm’s unpredictable nature. 

The “nine-in-one elections” are scheduled for November 26. With less than one month to go, all of the candidates in Taiwan are campaigning hard.  In addition to the elections of county magistrates and city mayors, there will also be a referendum on the same day.  It will decide if young adults aged between 18 and 19 should also have the right to vote.