Hou Youyi, Mayor of New Taipei City, attended the opening ceremony of Wulai Xinxian Rizhao Center.

(Photo by reporter Weng Yuhuang)

[Reporter Weng Yuhuang/New Taipei Report] New Taipei Mayor Hou Youyi went to Wulai District to attend the opening of Xinxian Rizhao Center today. He was asked about the founder of Hon Hai, Terry Gou, who wanted to return to the KMT to run for president, but was met with backlash from within the party. Former legislator Cai Zhengyuan He threatened to quit the party at all costs, while Hou Youyi's supporters hoped that he would express his stance as soon as possible. Hou Youyi responded that everyone should fulfill their responsibilities in their own positions and work together to make Taiwan better.

As 2024 is getting closer, Hou Youyi, who has always been reluctant to express his views, is asked every day, "When will he announce his candidacy for the presidency?"

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Regarding Terry Gou's recent strong willingness to run for election, opinions within the Kuomintang are divided. For example, Cai Zhengyuan threatened to quit the party. However, some people think that this is creating opportunities for Hou. Hou Youyi said that everyone should fulfill their responsibilities in their own jobs. Regardless of you and me, regardless of ethnic group or party, everyone works together to make this land a common good.

As for legislator You Yulan, Hou Youyi said that Hou Youyi will express his position when he has been in power for 100 days in April. Some people think that after the end of the general inquiry in July, Hou Youyi said that the most important thing for him is to grasp the present and work hard to make the construction of New Taipei City start quickly and reach an early conclusion. New Taipei City 2030 Vision.

Regarding Taipei City Councilor Xu Qiaoxin's statement that KMT chairman Zhu Lilun will directly recruit Hou Youyi in 2024, Hou Youyi said that the chairman has the role of chairman, and the mayor has the role of mayor. Everyone should work hard for the country and the people in their own roles, and everyone will work together. In the face of difficulties, the country and its people can live a more stable and prosperous life. This is what should be done.