Taipei City Government

On July 29, Mayor Ko Wen-je headed a city delegation on a visit to Hsinchu City Government for city-to-city exchange.
 
During his meeting with Hsinchu Mayor Lin Chih-chien, Ko noted that Hsinchu City is his hometown and an important place for him. Through the city-to-city exchange, he hopes to provide Hsinchu City references for future development through Taipei’s experiences in urban renewal under the West District Gateway Project and the organization of the 2017 Taipei Summer Universiade.
 
Ko recalled that he had never left Hsinchu City until college, but both his father and mother, as well as the majority of relatives and classmates, still reside in the city. In a survey of people who accessed his Facebook account, he noted that users from Hsinchu accounts for the second highest number of visitors, showing the close link to people from his hometown.
 
The city government forms delegations to visit other municipal government twice a year. There is a special meaning for choosing Hsinchu as the destination for this visit. As a city with 300 years of history, Hsinchu is the home to the renowned Hsinchu Science Park, as well as a large number of residents with high income. He believes that a cluster comprising such high income and highly educated individuals has a significant impact on Hsinchu’s cultural scene.
 
The mayor also praised Lin for his professional attitude. Being the youngest mayor in Taiwan, Lin takes much effort to administer a municipality consisting of high income and highly educated population. Ko says he knows the details because his parents live in the city and they would share their opinions on city administration with him. He contributes the rapid development of the city to the young mayor, a responsive central government, and a well-established city foundation.
 
Regarding the rapid growth of the city, Mayor Lin noted that the park inside the local zoo is slated for completion by the end of August, while the overhaul of the entire zoo facility will be completed in July next year.