Qishan Finale Draws Over 20,000 as Confetti Flies
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an headed south to Kaohsiung on the 7th to speak for KMT Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Ko Chih-en at the "Greater Qimei Victory Rally" held in Qishan District. The event was the finale of Ko Chih-en's "Three Mountains rallies," drawing over 20,000 supporters. After Chiang Wan-an and Ko Chih-en took the stage, they led all supporters in throwing yellow confetti, with aerial footage showing a spectacular scene. Chiang shared the occasion on his social media platform, with the post attracting over 10,000 likes and netizens commenting "Taipei-Kaohsiung joint victory."
200 Meters in 8 Minutes Amid Handshakes and Chants of Victory
When Chiang Wan-an and Ko Chih-en entered together, the short 200-meter walk took 8 minutes, with citizens rushing to shake hands. Chiang wrote on Facebook that he came to Qishan for the finale, and during the grand entrance saw the venue packed with enthusiastic citizens, everyone reaching out to shake hands amid continuous loud chants of victory. He said he was deeply moved, seeing confidence in everyone's eyes, and believed the "Taipei-Kaohsiung alliance" would surely win the final victory.
Praises Education Expertise, Stresses Responsibility to the People
Chiang said he worked with Ko Chih-en in the Legislative Yuan for many years, and that Ko has upheld her education expertise and insisted on rational governance, earning well-recognized affirmation. In recent years Ko has cultivated Kaohsiung step by step, treating Kaohsiung residents' concerns as her own. In his speech he stressed that the only object politicians are accountable to is the people, absolutely not factions. Elections are not about who has more factional resources, who can wield the state apparatus, or who has polished packaging and personas, but about who can truly roll up their sleeves and solve people's problems.
Joint Call for Taipei-Kaohsiung Alliance, Urging Consolidated Votes for Change
Chiang said he sees courage and responsibility in Ko Chih-en, who despite facing enormous factional hegemony still dares to take on the challenge and shoulder the responsibility entrusted by countless Kaohsiung citizens. He described the joint appearance as "sister-brother unity, Taipei-Kaohsiung alliance," arguing Taipei and Kaohsiung can work closely together for a win-win. Victory is one last step away, he said, pleading with Kaohsiung residents to stand up and consolidate votes behind Ko Chih-en, give Kaohsiung a chance for change, and win back Kaohsiung's future, closing with "united in purpose, Taipei Encore, let's cheer together." After the post, netizen comments included people want change, Kaohsiung hasn't been this passionate in years, Taipei and Kaohsiung must win, and oust the New Tide to flip Kaohsiung.