DPP Candidate Passes Away After Onstage Collapse in Xincheng Township

Taipei:Xincheng Township: Chiu Feng-ing, a candidate for the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) for township councilor in Hualien County's Xincheng Township, tragically passed away on Wednesday morning. She collapsed while performing on stage at a Moon Festival event the previous night. According to Focus Taiwan, Chiu was in cardiac arrest when emergency services arrived. Despite efforts to revive her, she was pronounced dead shortly after. Chen Ching-feng, head of the DPP's Hualien chapter, noted that Chiu had been a dedicated party member and had previously worked as a councilor's aide. After relocating to Xincheng Township eight years ago, she decided to run for office this year to advocate for local residents and secure more resources for them. The DPP's Hualien chapter expressed its commitment to honoring Chiu's dedication to the community. In a Facebook post, they pledged to continue her work for Hualien and its people. The Hualien County Election Commission reported that three candidates were conte sting for the township councilor position in Chiu's constituency. In light of Chiu's passing, the commission will seek guidance from the Central Election Commission regarding the next steps.