Su Zhi‑fen walks eleven Yunlin towns, pledges to join Liu campaign

Former chairman of the Central Livestock Association Su Zhifen launched today a “Taiwan Good Life” walking‑lecture tour across eleven coastal townships in Yunlin County. The initiative, described as a walking lecture, symbolizes her long‑standing commitment to grassroots public opinion and, during the itinerary, she unexpectedly—or perhaps deliberately—encountered the campaign team of Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Yunlin County mayoral candidate Liu Jianguo. Both sides publicly signaled a strong intent to coordinate their efforts, and Su added that, if invited, she would join Liu’s campaign team without hesitation. The development immediately attracted intense attention within Yunlin’s local political arena and introduces a structural integration variable to the forthcoming election.

Su Zhifen, a former Yunlin County magistrate and multiple‑term legislator, commands deep political strength and a dense grassroots organization in the region. Her movements have long been a key indicator of internal DPP unity and electoral prospects in Yunlin. By choosing the most down‑to‑earth method—walking through all eleven coastal townships—Su continues her tradition of deep‑grassroots engagement and demonstrates ongoing care and listening for local voters. During the tour, Su’s team and Liu Jianguo’s campaign met unexpectedly; on camera the two sides displayed a high degree of coordination, exchanged words of encouragement, and publicly emphasized a “divide‑and‑advance, strike‑together” strategy aimed at securing a DPP victory in Yunlin County.

When questioned by the media about her auxiliary role and positioning, Su gave a clear, positive response, stating that if Liu’s camp extends an invitation she will unquestionably join its campaign team to win the challenging election. The remark directly dispelled speculation about whether the DPP’s various factions would integrate and served as a strong call for unity among supporters. For Liu’s campaign, Su’s extensive electoral experience, organizational mobilization ability, and substantial influence in the coastal area provide a confidence boost, helping to merge diverse intra‑party forces into a seamless operational formation.

From a broader political perspective, Yunlin has long exhibited a back‑and‑forth between the blue and green camps, with local factions and family cliques creating a complex landscape. Any county‑magistrate race therefore demands high levels of integration and precise tactical planning. Although the “Taiwan Good Life” walking lecture is nominally a policy presentation and grassroots dialogue, it effectively functions as a locomotive for consolidating DPP cohesion. By traversing the coastal townships on foot, Su re‑illuminates the party’s grassroots brand, and her public alignment with Liu’s team and declaration of joining convey a positive message of generational cooperation and experience transmission. This is crucial for enhancing the DPP’s image and voter confidence in a traditionally agricultural county.

With Su’s pledge to join Liu’s team and adopt a split‑advance, combined‑strike approach, the election’s offensive and defensive dynamics are becoming clearer. In the remaining walking‑lecture events across the eleven coastal townships, Su will continue face‑to‑face engagement, outlining the DPP’s vision for local development and a “Taiwan Good Life,” while effectively acting as Liu’s surrogate and policy promoter. Whether this grassroots initiative, led by a heavyweight local politician, can translate into tangible votes and amplify overall party momentum will be a decisive factor in determining who ultimately secures the Yunlin County magistrate seat. Observers are closely monitoring its endurance and concrete impact.

Source: Central News Agency.