Vice President Lai Ching-teh, who was sworn in as the chairman of the Democratic Progressive Party on January 18, said that "to protect Taiwan and promote Taiwan's democracy, peace and prosperity", the specific approach is to "struggle for the economy", and the fruits of economic development should be shared by the whole people.

(Photo by reporter Yu Zhaofu)

[Reporter Yu Zhaofu/Keelung Report] On January 18th, Vice President Lai Qingde, who was sworn in as the chairman of the Democratic Progressive Party, visited Keelung Qing'an Palace early this morning. Lai Qingde said that he hoped to unite all advanced comrades of the DPP and integrate Taiwan society We care about Taiwan’s new era and new thinking, which is to “protect Taiwan and promote Taiwan’s democracy, peace and prosperity.” The specific approach is to “strive for the economy.” The fruits of economic development should be shared by the whole people. Then the country will be prosperous and strong, and the national defense must be strong to ensure Taiwan’s peace. .

Lai Qingde went to Keelung Qing'an Palace today to pay New Year's greetings to his uncle and chairman of Qing'an Palace, Tong Yong, and to pray for Mazu in Qing'an Palace. He was accompanied by former Keelung Mayor Lin Youchang, Keelung City Council Speaker Tong Ziwei and several Keelung city councilors from the Democratic Progressive Party. .

Lai Qingde's appearance surprised the believers who came to Qing'an Palace to offer incense, and shouted "Hello, Vice President!"

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In his speech, Lai Qingde said that he would like to report to everyone that he took over the 17th chairman of the Democratic Progressive Party on January 18. Lai Qingde said that in the future, he will unite all advanced comrades of the DPP and combine the strength of Taiwan society to care for Taiwan's new thinking in the new era is to "protect Taiwan, promote Taiwan's democracy, peace and prosperity", and the specific method is to "struggle with the economy". Lai Qingde pointed out that the Taiwanese proverb says "Take care of the Buddha, but also take care of the belly", and economic development is the top priority .

Lai Qingde emphasized that after economic development, the whole people must share the fruits, and no group of people should be missed. The poor must be cared for, the disadvantaged must be supported, and the government must make up for the shortage with surplus, so that society will be stable. In addition, the country must be strong. Therefore, national defense must be strong in order to protect peace.

In addition, Lai Qingde said that Lin Youchang did a very good job as mayor of Keelung. Although the Democratic Progressive Party could not hand over the baton smoothly in the Keelung mayor election, the parliament is thriving, and many of them are members of the younger generation. It can be seen that Keelung New hope for the future, and congratulations to Tong Ziwei for winning the support of the parliament and being elected as the speaker.

Tong Ziwei said in his speech that he grew up near the Qing'an Palace, and he was always grateful for the blessing of Mazu, the support of everyone and the cultivation of the chief to become the speaker.

Today everyone finished receiving the red envelopes issued by Vice President Lai and made their wishes. We hope that Vice President Lai will be the president next year, and on the first day of the Lunar New Year next year, he will come to Qing'an Palace as the president to distribute red envelopes.

Lin Youchang said in his speech that Vice President Lai visited Qing'an Palace on the first day of the lunar new year to pray for Taiwan and the country. He also thanked everyone for their cultivation and wished everyone a happy new year.

On January 18th, Vice President Lai Qingde was sworn in as the chairman of the Democratic Progressive Party. Today, accompanied by former Keelung Mayor Lin Youchang, Keelung City Council Speaker Tong Ziwei, and DPP Keelung City Councilors, Lai Qingde and Qing'an Palace Chairman and Uncle Tong Yong Worship Mazu together and pray for Taiwan.

(Photo by reporter Yu Zhaofu)

Vice President Lai Qingde visited Keelung Qing'an Temple early this morning. After Lai Qingde delivered a speech, he immediately distributed one-yuan red envelopes signed by President Tsai Ing-wen and Vice President Lai Qingde.

(Photo by reporter Yu Zhaofu)

Vice President Lai Qingde visited Keelung Qing'an Temple early this morning. After Lai Qingde delivered a speech, he immediately distributed one-yuan red envelopes signed by President Tsai Ing-wen and Vice President Lai Qingde.

(Photo by reporter Yu Zhaofu)