Taichung mayor criticizes president on national policy

Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen has entered the presidential political arena by criticizing President Lai Ching-te's remarks and the ruling party's performance. Lu, known for her cautious approach to politics, directly addressed national security and cross-strait issues in a recent interview, questioning President Lai's "armed unification" comments and highlighting alleged corruption within the Democratic Progressive Party. While Lu has not announced a presidential bid for 2028, her strong statements on national policy and calls for a change in ruling party signal her readiness to engage in high-level political discourse.