Lai Ching-te Endorses Chuang Ching-cheng's Smart Traffic and Green Strategy for Hsinchu

Chuang Ching-cheng held the grand opening of his campaign headquarters in Hsinchu City this Wednesday, officially announcing his bid for the Hsinchu mayoral race. On the day of the rally, President Lai Ching-te of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) personally attended to express his endorsement of Chuang’s campaign team and policy direction. President Lai noted that Chuang not only possesses professional expertise in the engineering field but has also accumulated years of administrative experience, enabling him to effectively integrate various resources and drive municipal development.

Having served successively as the Director-General of the Public Works Department and the Director-General of the Transportation Department of the Hsinchu City Government since 2013, Chuang subsequently served as the Deputy Mayor of Hsinchu City from 2019 to 2021. During his tenure, he spearheaded multiple infrastructure and traffic optimization projects. His practical experience in public engineering allows him to center his campaign around "precise governance," putting forth core policy proposals focused on upgrading road quality, improving public transportation, and advancing smart city initiatives. In his speech, President Lai mentioned that the "Hsinchu Smart Transportation" program promoted by Chuang during his past tenure has already achieved substantive results, laying a solid foundation for future municipal execution.

As Taiwan’s premier technology hub, Hsinchu City boasts the advantages of a high-tech industrial cluster and innovation R&D. However, with the rapid growth of population and industry, traffic congestion, environmental protection, and urban planning are facing challenges. On his campaign platform, Chuang proposed a "triple green" strategy: first, optimizing the public transportation network to reduce private vehicle usage; second, promoting low-carbon transportation infrastructure, such as bicycle lanes and electric vehicle charging stations; and third, strengthening urban green spaces and environmental monitoring to enhance the quality of life for residents. President Lai expressed support for this approach, emphasizing that the DPP will continue to assist Chuang in implementing related policies during his administration.

Chuang’s establishment of his campaign headquarters also reflects the DPP’s strategic adjustment in local elections. In recent years, the DPP has frequently centered its local electoral strategy on "localism," emphasizing the practical capabilities and policy implementation of local leaders. Chuang’s engineering background and administrative experience align precisely with this direction. President Lai’s personal appearance at the rally further highlights the central government's high level of attention to the local elections, foreshadowing that the Hsinchu mayoral race will become one of the focal points of nationwide interest.

Throughout the campaign process, Chuang also stated that he will operate on the principles of "transparency and participation," encouraging citizens to submit feedback through digital platforms and incorporating these opinions into the decision-making process. This initiative will not only enhance governmental credibility but also help build a more cohesive municipal team. As the election approaches, Chuang and his team are actively expanding their support base and seeking resources from all sectors in order to secure victory in the Hsinchu mayoral election. (Source: Central News Agency)