The Keelung mayoral candidate Chen Weizhong planned to hold a briefing in Guomen Square, which was condemned by the Keelung City Government. (Photo by reporter Lu Xianxiu)
2022/07/13 20:20
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[Reporter Lu Xianxiu / Keelung Report]Times Power Keelung mayor candidate Chen Weizhong originally planned to hold a municipal debate with Kuomintang mayor candidate Xie Guoliang tonight at Keelung Railway Station South Station Plaza. The venue refused to be borrowed and turned to Guomen Square to hold an open municipal debate Seminar. The city government said that Guomen Square must be applied for in advance, and political activities are not allowed. Without an application, it will be forced to hold activities. The city government “severely condemns it and will never allow it!”
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Chen Weizhong said that before the event, he was told that he could not use the square on the first floor of the train station, and other public venues were blocked everywhere, which led to the postponement of the debate. There was only helplessness and regret.
Chen Weizhong mentioned that other public spaces in Keelung are restricted and difficult to get close to. If she serves as the mayor in the future, in addition to relaxing public spaces, she will also create an open and inclusive Keelung. At 7 o’clock in the evening, a municipal briefing will be held in Guomen Square.
Shen Yongpei, a spokesman for the Keelung City Government, said, “Strictly condemned and never tolerated!” The use of Citizen Square, Ocean Square and Guomen Square requires prior application, and no political activities are allowed. This is a basic understanding that everyone knows. It has never been an exception! Today, a certain mayoral candidate wants to forcibly occupy Guomen Square for the purpose of promoting his own election without applying for a notice. Although he is an incumbent member, he cannot have the privilege.
However, Chen Weizhong said that the value of public places is “openness” and “accommodating diversity”. She believes that the city government’s approach is outdated. At 7 o’clock tonight, she is still giving a lecture at Guomen Square on how to build an open, friendly and inclusive city. The police raised the placard twice for violating the assembly and procession law, and Chen Weizhong left.
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