The legislative by-election in Taipei’s third electoral district takes place at the moment. Enoch Wu (吳怡農) is the Democratic Progressive Occasion’s (DPP) candidate, whereas Taipei Metropolis Councilor Wang Hung-wei (王鴻薇) is contesting the seat for the Chinese language Nationalist Occasion (KMT).
Wu was born within the US, obtained a level in economics from Yale College and was an govt director for funding banking firm Goldman Sachs, incomes an eight-figure wage.
On the age of 32, with a way of accountability for his homeland, he gave up his US citizenship and profitable job, and returned to Taiwan.
After fulfilling his navy responsibility, he enlisted within the military’s Special Forces Command, a unit that most individuals would do something to keep away from.
Wang started her profession as a journalist, becoming a member of the New Occasion in 2006 after which the KMT in 2013 to run in Taipei Metropolis Council elections 4 occasions.
In 2018, she was elected to the town council in Taipei’s third electoral district with probably the most votes of any candidate, and he or she was re-elected with the second-most votes in the identical district in November final 12 months. She possesses a nationwide profile along with her formidable political abilities.
As each Wang and Wu are succesful and skilled, voters would possibly battle to determine who to vote for. I’ve a proposal for individuals who have problem selecting: Vote for Wu in order that Wang can return to the town council and fulfill her pledge to the individuals in her electoral district.
On this manner, each candidates can serve the general public. By voting for Wang, a invaluable Yale graduate and particular forces recruit might be misplaced from public service.
By voting for Wu, Taipei residents can have their cake and eat it too, and make sure that each politicians can attend to their welfare.
Liu Ying is a doctor.
Translated by Rita Wang
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