Incumbent KMT Taoyuan mayor leads latest poll by just 4.1%

2026-11-10

Mayor Chang San-cheng is leading the latest poll for the Taoyuan mayoral race. The KMT incumbent had 36.9% of support in the city. That’s just a short 4.1 percentage points ahead of the DPP challenger, Huang Shih-chieh, who has 32.8%. Let’s hear from the two.

Huang Shih-chieh
Taoyuan City Mayoral Candidate (DPP)
I think we should continue doing what we’re doing and push forward in the right direction, so that more voters can get to know us. I think the people of Taoyuan can tell there is a huge gap between Cheng Wen-tsan’s policies, which propelled Taoyuan forward, and the KMT’s Chang San-cheng’s past four years in office. I hope we can get the opportunity to restore Taoyuan to its glory.

Chang San-cheng
Taoyuan Mayor (KMT)
No matter how high or low we rank in the polls, or how much of a margin there is between us. I will make an effort until the very end. The thing is, our administration is not partisan. You can all see that if a DPP councilor makes a good suggestion, we adopt it. So changing the ruling party is not an issue. We can just stay in power and keep going. Changing the ruling party is not necessarily significant.

In the poll, 56.4% of respondents said they thought Chang had a better chance at winning the election than Huang. Only 14.8% believed Huang had the better chance. But also, 33.8% of respondents said they were in favor of letting the other party in power to see what they can do. That was 2.8 percentage points ahead of those who favored letting the KMT stay in power. The analyst who conducted the poll, Tai Li-an, says the narrow margin between the two candidates could be in part due to a boost in support for the DPP candidate from Puma Shen’s mayoral campaign in Taipei.

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洋流外溢無法擋? 桃園市長最新民調"黃世杰僅落後4.1%"

2026-11-10

最新桃園市長民調出爐，現任市長張善政，以36.9%的支持度，微幅領先民進黨黃世杰的32.8%，雙方只差4.1個百分點。來聽兩位候選人的回應。

[[桃園市長候選人(民) 黃世杰]]
“我想我們還是一樣，維持我們正向選舉的基調，全力衝刺，讓更多的選民能夠認識我們。在鄭文燦市長的努力之下，所帶來的城市的進步，跟這四年國民黨張善政市長的施政，對於人民的感受，有很大的差距。希望能夠重新讓桃園回到一個我們的市民有光榮感。”

[[桃園市長候選人(國) 張善政]]
“不管民調高低，領先多領先少，我們就是努力到最後一分鐘。其實我們的執政，並沒有分藍綠，可以看到民進黨議員的好建議，我們也都採納，所以其實換黨執政不執政，現在我們繼續執政下去就好，換黨執政沒有特別的意義。”

被問到誰當選機會比較大，張善政以56.4%，大幅領先黃世杰的14.8%，但卻有33.8%民眾，支持"換民進黨做做看"，領先"給國民黨繼續做"2.8個百分點。針對雙方支持度差距縮小，執行民調的專家戴立安分析，或受洋流外溢效應影響，拉高了黃世杰的支持度。

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Keelung Mayor fumbles for words leaving his opponent confused

Keelung’s Mayoral debates have kicked off! On the 10, the televised debate featured DPP candidate, Tung Tzu-wei attacking current Mayor George Hsieh suggesting that his governance always ranks the lowest. Hsieh fired back saying that Tung’s stance on the proposed Keelung MRT constantly changes and this remained a hot topic during their discussion. One major hiccup was an awkward silence when Hsieh zoned out and did not ask his questions in time which he spoke candidly about afterwards.

The candidates running in Keelung’s Mayoral race shake hands as they get ready to engage in the first televised mayoral debate.

Tung Tzu-wei
Keelung Mayoral Candidate (DPP)
Keelung has been under the rule of Mayor George Hsieh for many years now. Our Keelung city’s governance performance nearly always places last.

George Hsieh
Keelung Mayor
Candidate Tung Tzu-wei’s view on the MRT keeps changing, the DPP just wants to replace the TR with the MRT.

The two sides immediately clashed during the opening statements, but it was during cross-examination that Hsieh stunned everyone.

- And now Mr. Hsieh will ask
Mr. Tung will answer
Questioning time is one minute, please begin

- And now Mr. Tung will answer
You have two minutes, please begin

- Mayor Hsieh didn’t ask anything.

- Apologies, I didn’t read it.

If a question wasn’t asked, how will someone answer? Tung appeared confused as he looked expectantly at Mayor Hsieh. As the Mayor gathered his bearings, the debate came to a standstill in an awkward silence.

George Hsieh
Keelung Mayor
At the time, I was still reading some information, and then the mediator quickly jumped to the next part. The pace is very fast, I was struggling to keep up, but I would recommend the mediator to remind me.

By the time Hsieh finally came to his senses, the damage was done and the memes were made. As Tung posted a screenshot from the debate to his social media, netizens flocked to criticize Hsieh for being unprepared and so “chill.”

Shan Hou-chih
Media professional
Both of you have spoken about the MRT issue for a long time, so I will not ask about it further. What I want to ask is, besides the MRT, what is the policy proposal of your opponent that you most disagree with?

George Hsieh
Keelung Mayor
You are asking what exactly do I disagree with the most regarding the opponent’s policy? I still would like to return to the issue of the MRT.

Hsieh’s obsession with the MRT even frustrated the moderator, but he had one major card to play by quoting a US Senator, James Tarrico.

Love is the stron—strongest force in the universe.
Sorry, my first sentence was a bit…
I will say it again.
Love is the str-strongest force in the universe.

George Hsieh
Keelung Mayor
English pronunciation is like a tongue-twister. So, I had choked on my spit.

Whether Hsieh’s performance during the first Keelung mayoral debate will sit well with voters is yet to be seen.

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Driver abandons clubgoers citing complex home address

Earlier this year, a taxi driver abandoned a passenger who then met with a fatal accident. A similar case has occurred on Tuesday, where passengers were abandoned, but thankfully in this case, they were safe. A woman surnamed Lee and her friends were heading home from an evening out in Xinyi District to Wanhua District where they lived. But as soon as the driver got on the Civic Boulevard elevated road, he claimed their address was too complex to reach and he couldn’t find it or use GPS and left the three on the roadside. Luckily, a taxi passing by picked them up and dropped them home.

A taxi speeds away as the three passengers laugh helplessly at it. They are stranded on the Civic Boulevard expressway in the middle of the night with barely any cars around.

One of the stranded women, posted a rant on social media. She called the cops after a taxi driver left her stranded on the elevated road, who advised her to flag down a cab or call for another one. Thankfully, within five minutes, another taxi driver noticed there were people stranded on the highway and took them to the Xiyuan Police Station in Wanhua.

Lee Yu-han
FTV reporter
The woman had requested the driver to drop them at a convenience store near her home, but the driver claimed he was unfamiliar with the roads and navigation tools and excused himself by dropping the lot off in the middle of the elevated highway.

Around 3am on the 10, the woman and her two friends were abandoned by a taxi on the Civic Boulevard elevated road. She vented online that they were heading home to Wanhua District from a nightclub in Xinyi District when the taxi driver suddenly claimed that their address was too complicated and he didn’t know how to use navigation. He left them on the expressway and sped away. Once off the expressway, the woman called the cops to file a complaint claiming this was grounds for eventual intent homicide to which the cop said the lawsuit might fall through. The woman, helplessly asked whether only serious accidents warranted attention?

Chao Chih-yun
Lawyer
If the driver believed that the passengers could be struck and killed by other vehicles and still abandoned them and exposed them to danger, the driver could be convicted of dolus eventualis or eventual intent homicide. The passenger’s conscious state does not absolve the driver of criminal liability.

For taxi fare disputes and stopping without cause on elevated roads, police can already issue fines between NT$1,200 to NT$6,000. Earlier this year, a similar incident involved a taxi driver dumping a 25-year-old intoxicated man, who was later struck and killed. An investigation has been launched and police will question the driver.

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#abandonment #homicide #doluseventualis #taxi #civicboulevard #taiwan

2026-11-10

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Election campaigning heats up as fireworks almost hit scooter rider

Election campaigning is getting explosive in Taichung! A motorcyclist had a close call when fireworks suddenly erupted right in front of him as he rode through a narrow alley, forcing him to swerve to avoid the flying sparks and nearly sending him crashing to the ground. The rider later joked online that dodging fireworks wasn’t part of his driving test, while others wondered if he’d accidentally entered an obstacle course. The fireworks were apparently set off by supporters of a borough chief candidate who were canvassing for votes.

A scooter rider is zipping through narrow alleyways, when out of nowhere, boom! Fireworks fill the street. The rider rushes to escape, weaving to the side to dodge sparks and almost sliding to the ground. Later on social media he wrote, “From what I remember, dodging fireworks wasn’t on the driving test!” Others chimed in, wondering if it was a brand new obstacle course.

Voice of scooter rider
Dodged fireworks
At the time, I was hesitant on whether to go forward or not, because it looked scary. I was shocked. My ears were ringing.

Voice of local ressident
Was scared
It scared me. You shouldn’t set off firecrackers at the intersection.

Voice of local
Finds firecrackers dangerous
If they blow up near someone, that could cause quite a lot of unnecessary trouble.

So who set off the fireworks? Security camera footage shows that at the time, a candidate for borough warden was canvassing for votes. It is thought one of his supporters ignited the pyrotechnics to liven up the neighborhood.

Voice of campaign staff
Denies launching fireworks
I’m telling you, I didn’t set them off. I’ve got nothing to do with it.

The incident happened in the evening rush hour in Taichung’s Wuri District, at an intersection between Chenggong East Road and an alley connecting to Xuetian Road. The fireworks almost hit road users passing by.

Chang Yue-teng
Police officer
We dispatched officers to investigate the site and review security camera footage to determine who was involved and summon them to the police station.

The elections are just around the corner, and campaigning is heating up, literally. But remember that even though fireworks are showy and attention-grabbing, they could land you a fine of up to NT$2,400.

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#fireworks #sparks #campaign #election #taichung

2026-11-10

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Sports ministry hosts immersive wilderness survival exhibition

As outdoor activities are becoming more popular in recent years, hiking remains a top choice for those looking to spend time in nature. But sometimes, venturing into the mountains requires more than just enthusiasm. The Ministry of Sports recently launched a hiking trends forum and immersive survival skills exhibition at the National Taiwan Science Education Center. Fu Chao-hsuan, a high jumper who won gold at this year’s Asian Games, along with veteran climber Huang Wen-chen came to try out one of the event’s challenges.

As he pulls down hard on the rope, high jumper Fu Chao-hsuan’s partner on the other end rises up into the air. But the Asian Games gold medalist isn’t jumping today. Instead, he’s trying out a wilderness survival challenge.

About 70% of Taiwan is mountainous, boasting stunning peaks, pristine waters, and beautiful landscapes. This abundant environment makes hiking accessible to everyone. But it’s not enough to rely on enthusiasm alone. Sometimes, having thorough knowledge of safety is far more important.

Fang Jui-wen
Sports for All Administration director-general
Since the Sports for All Administration was founded on Sept. 9 last year, we have been promoting information related to mountaineering. With this immersive exhibition, we hope the multi-sensory experiences can help teach the public firsthand how to prepare if they’re planning a trip into the mountains, and what to do if they encounter any difficulties.

Hosted by the Ministry of Sports, this international hiking trends forum and immersive mountain life exhibition opened recently at the National Taiwan Science Education Center. There are many activities simulating mountain survival challenges, disaster rescue, and life skills that you can try, giving visitors a fun way to learn what to do while out in the wilderness.

Fang Jui-wen
Sports for All Administration director-general
This immersive mountaineering exhibition and international hiking trends forum will be held throughout the month. We hope to get perspectives from other countries and other fields to make mountaineering safer here in Taiwan.

Conditions can change in an instant when you’re in the mountains. Only by having proper safety knowledge can hikers properly judge risk and know how to respond. With a little preparation, hikers can mitigate disaster in critical moments to ensure that every mountain adventure ends in a safe return home.

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2026-11-10

Hostel guest requests refund after stranger takes her bed

A visitor to Kaohsiung was shocked when she found someone else sleeping on the bed she booked at a youth hostel after she got back from a concert. The hostel staff made the unexpected guest leave, as he had not paid for a bed, but asked the customer to change the sheets herself. She later complained and the hostel said it would give her a full refund.

A hostel guest pulled back the curtain on her bed and was shocked to find a stranger sleeping there.

Ms. Lin
Hostel guest
I saw that the curtain to my bed had been drawn and then noticed someone’s leg on the end of the bed.

Ms. Lin traveled to Kaohsiung for a concert and booked a stay at a youth hostel. But when she got back after the concert, there was a stranger in her bed. She said the hostel staff did not handle the situation well.

Ms. Lin
Hostel guest
He apologized to the staff and then left, and they just let him leave. They said they would give me a new bed sheet and pillowcase, but left the bed as it was when the guy left.

The hostel only changes its lock code once a week, so a guest from the night before was able to get back in. Although the staff made him leave, they asked Ms. Lin to change the sheets herself. Unhappy with the still-warm, messy bed, she requested a different one, but was told it was fully booked. Furious, she called the police.

Hostel staff
Anonymous
Guests have to make the bed themselves here, and we gave her new sheets right away. If she had an issue, she should have told me then, but she called the police. I think that according to regulations, I can’t give her a refund.

Voice of Yin Ma-chien
Kaohsiung consumer ombudsman
Handing the guest fresh sheets and asking them to change the bed themself is a shortcoming in service. Given that the guest had already checked in, this lack of service is grounds for a discount. If the hostel and guest cannot reach an agreement on the amount, we urge the guest to file a complaint with the city’s consumer service center as soon as possible.

Ms. Lin said she would gather evidence and continue to push for a refund. The hostel later said it was willing to give the money back, hoping to put the dispute to rest.

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