Sanchong Policy Briefing: Lee Shih-chuan Reaffirms Vision of Joint Taipei–New Taipei Governance
Kuomintang New Taipei mayoral candidate Lee Shih-chuan unveiled metro and employment policies in Sanchong, a positive message for Sanchong residents and young people in New Taipei.
- Lee proposed a "Dahan River Metro Trunk Line" running from Dadaocheng and linking Sanchong, Xinzhuang and Shulin, with the goal of creating a 30-minute living circle across Taipei and New Taipei.
- He said he would use this transport network to extend an "AI technology industry corridor" across the two cities, bringing more high-paying jobs to young people in New Taipei.
- He reaffirmed the idea of "joint governance of Taipei and New Taipei," with plans to co-host the Dadaocheng fireworks with Taipei City so that Sanchong residents could watch the display from just across the river.
- The senior citizens' card would also be upgraded: of its 600 points, 300 could be used as an EasyCard, spendable at convenience stores, supermarkets and pharmacies and applicable against medical costs.
- More than 600 people packed the briefing, with several young city council candidates and local borough chiefs appearing on stage in support.
Outlook: With the campaign entering its second half, Lee is expected to keep metro construction and Taipei–New Taipei cooperation as his central themes, holding more briefings of this kind across New Taipei's districts.