Taipei mayor Chiang Wan-an is campaigning for two Taiwan People's Party candidates in Chiayi, a sign the KMT-TPP alliance is holding together ahead of the local elections.

• Chiang travels south on Sunday to appear alongside TPP candidates for Chiayi city mayor and Chiayi county chief.
• As the KMT's strongest draw, he is in demand from candidates around the island who want his pull in local races.
• He pushed back on the idea that he is neglecting Taipei, saying he was out backing a city councillor in Beitou and Shilin the same day.
• He framed the cross-party support as making the blue-white partnership work at full strength, and said he will help anywhere there is a need and time allows.

Outlook: Expect more joint blue-white appearances as the nine-in-one local elections approach.