New Taipei Mayor Candidate Lee Chuan-chiao Outlines Infrastructure Plan

New Taipei City mayoral candidate Lee Chuan-chiao stated during the November 13, 2026, public policy debate that his decades of public service experience and the infrastructure projects he completed serve as his primary campaign platform, contrasting his record of building roads and bridges against his opponent’s extensive use of campaign signage.

Infrastructure record versus campaign signage

Lee, a Kuomintang candidate, argued that while his opponent had deployed over a thousand campaign signs across 29 districts, his own political standing was cemented by the physical construction of over a thousand roads and bridges throughout his tenure as deputy magistrate of Taipei County and deputy mayor of New Taipei City, as well as his roles in central government service.

Policy proposals for city development

The debate featured policy clashes between Lee, Democratic Progressive Party candidate Su Chiao-hui, and independent candidate Su Hui-huang. Lee outlined a vision for New Taipei City that includes establishing a city-level urban renewal committee to simplify procedures and promote disaster-prevention urban renewal.

Lee’s transportation agenda, dubbed “Rail Construction 123,” focuses on accelerating the Xidong Line, completing two express lines including the Danbei Express, and achieving three-way connectivity. This includes the construction of the Lushe Bridge to link the Beitou-Shilin Technology Park with Luzhou and Wugu.

Lee also proposed a “South Giant Egg, North Science City” plan, aiming to develop a large dome in the Shulin district for sports and exhibitions, while transforming the Tanhai New Town into an AI high-tech corridor.

Competing visions for urban renewal and welfare

The policy platforms presented by the candidates offered distinct approaches to municipal management. While Lee advocated for increased floor area ratios for urban renewal, his opponent Su Chiao-hui proposed the creation of a dedicated “Urban Renewal Bureau” to expedite efficiency.

The candidates also differed on social welfare, with Lee promising full salary subsidies for parental leave and a 30,000 NTD health check incentive for the elderly, while Su Chiao-hui suggested increasing senior citizen card points and implementing “TPASS” flexible transportation options.

Independent candidate Su Hui-huang expressed opposition to forced urban renewal and large-scale public construction projects like domed stadiums. Su Hui-huang further proposed the legalization of alternative marital structures, such as “one husband, two wives” or “one wife, two husbands,” as a measure to boost birth rates.

中央社 reported local election debates scheduled through November 2026

The public policy debates for the 2026 local elections are mandated by the Central Election Commission, with various sessions scheduled across 22 counties and cities through November 27, 2026, as reported by 中央社.