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Taiwan Rejects 11 China-Born Candidates From Local Elections

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Taiwan election authorities have rejected the candidacies of 11 China-born individuals seeking to run in upcoming local elections, citing eligibility requirements tied to Chinese household registration. Among those disqualified is former Taiwan People’s Party Legislator Li Chen-hsiu, whose bid for Zhubei mayor was rejected after she failed to provide proof that she had given up her Chinese household registration at least 10 years ago. China-born You Zhi-bin was also barred from running for Taipei city council for the same reason. Meanwhile, 14 China-born candidates have met the legal requirements and remain in the race.

Local Election Roster Released

REPORTER:  
Election officials have rejected the applications of 11 people born in China to run in upcoming local elections.

REPORTER:  
Former Taiwan People’s Party legislator Li Chen-hsiu is one of them. She had been rejected for running for Zhubei mayor early this month for failing to show proof of having given up her Chinese household registration at least 10 years ago. China-born You Zhi-bin also doesn’t meet the 10-year requirement, and has also been rejected from running for Taipei city councilor. 14 China-born candidates have met the requirements to continue their campaigns for local office.

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Local Election Roster Released

REPORTER:  
The Central Electoral Commission has rejected the candidacy of 11 politicians born in China for the upcoming local elections.

REPORTER:  
Former Taiwan People’s Party legislator Li Chen-hsiu is one of them. She had been rejected for running for mayor early this month. failing to show proof of giving up her Chinese household registration at least 10 years ago. City councilor You Zhi-bin, who was also born in China and doesn’t meet the 10-year requirement, has also been rejected from running as Taipei city councilor. 14 China-born candidates for local offices have met the requirements to continue their campaigns.