The mayor of New Taipei City, Hou Youyi, did not take a break during the Spring Festival break. He went around to worship temples and hand out red envelopes to congratulate the public.

(Photo by reporter Weng Yuhuang)

[Reporter Weng Yuhuang/New Taipei Report] At the beginning of the new year, politicians go to the spring, and the blue, green and white camp aspires to be the strong candidate for 2024. They coincidentally give out red envelopes at temple worship in New Taipei City. Former Vice President and Chairman of the Democratic Progressive Party Lai Qingde, today there is the People's Party Chairman Ke Wenzhe and New Taipei City Mayor Hou Youyi also visited temples for three consecutive days. It was inevitable that they would be questioned by the media about their views on the general election. Hou Youyi kept a low profile.

Some media asked Hou Youyi that the former Taipei Mayor Ke Wenzhe had arranged to travel to New Taipei, and Lai Qingde also started to go south. Is it possible for him to travel to the whole of Taiwan next?

Hou Youyi responded that New Taipei is like a microcosm of Taiwan. There are mountains and seas, and there are many different religious beliefs. For local construction, he is very grateful that many good friends are willing to come to religious temples in New Taipei City to pray for the citizens of New Taipei City. Not only Ke Wenzhe is welcome, but all other good friends of citizens are very welcome to come.

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Some media asked Hou Youyi, how do you think the Green Camp regards him as the number one imaginary enemy in 2024?

Hou Youyi responded that there is no distinction between you and me in the land of Taiwan, because everyone grew up eating Taiwanese rice and drinking Taiwanese water here, and is full of gratitude and cherishment for this land, so he has used this feeling for decades, Everyone works hard in their own jobs, and then join hands to work together for the Republic of China and Taiwan. I hope our country will be better and the people will live a happier life. He believes that the most important thing in Taiwan is that there is no distinction between you and me. , ethnic group, party faction, we unite and work hard so that everyone can live a better life.

The media asked Hou Youyi, what do you think of the upcoming US House of Representatives Speaker McCarthy's upcoming visit to Taiwan, do you think it will touch the sensitive nerves on both sides of the Taiwan Strait just like Pelosi last time?

Hou Youyi responded that Taiwan is a warm and hospitable country, and any international friends are welcome to visit Taiwan. The most important thing for Taiwan is the peace and stability of the Taiwan Strait region. This is the common goal and aspiration of everyone.

For Hon Hai Group Chairman Terry Gou, he said that his election is up to the gods, so what about Hou Youyi?

Hou Youyi responded that he is now the mayor of New Taipei City. At this stage, he should put his work, goals, and direction together with citizens and friends.

Hou Youyi was also asked, do you think the Kuomintang Central Committee should start the 2024 primary election mechanism after the year?

Hou Youyi responded that everyone has a role to play, and we should respect each other, and we should work together and work together to face all challenges.

Hou Youyi, the mayor of New Taipei City, went to worship temples in spring and was questioned by the media about 2024. Hou Youyi kept a low profile.

(Photo by reporter Weng Yuhuang)