China-Born Spouse Denied Right to Run for Local Office in Hsinchu
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China-born spouse denied right to run for local office in Hsinchu
Taipei, Oct. 7 (CNA) The Hsinchu County Election Commission on Wednesday disqualified Li Chen-hsiu (李貞秀) from running for Zhubei mayor, citing a 10-year household registration requirement for Chinese citizens naturalized as Taiwanese nationals seeking public office.
Former Taiwan People's Party legislator and Hsinchu mayoral candidate Lee Chen-hsiu registered to run as an independent. On October 7th, the Hsinchu County Election Commission determined that less than 10 years had passed since she submitted proof of losing her mainland Chinese household registration, thus disqualifying her from running. Lee expressed strong regret, questioning the Election Commission's decision as "completely contrary to the fa…
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