Lien Chan stated he would not publicly support Zheng Liwen, and called on candidates to focus on their principles and address existing challenges.

Lián Shènwén stated that he will not publicly express support for Zheng Lìwén! On September 30, regarding the Kuomintang (KMT) chairman election, Lián Shènwén said that as the head of the central election supervision team, he has not and will not publicly express support for any candidate. Therefore, he also called on supporters of each candidate, whether in front or behind the scenes, regardless of where they are, to focus on promoting the concepts, arguments, and vision of each candidate.

Each candidate, in addition to giving moving speeches and denouncing the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), is also expected to spend a little more time proving to party members that they have the ability to solve the daily survival challenges and crises faced by the KMT. They should not waste their minds on some strange and unusual methods, which would only backfire in intra-party elections and ultimately lead to losses. It is clear that there were previous rumors that Zheng Lìwén had already received Lián Shènwén's support. From Lián Shènwén's statement, it is clear that Zheng Lìwén could not possibly receive Lián Shènwén's support, and this also includes other candidates.

Lián Shènwén's implied meaning is very clear: as the main person responsible for the campaign, he will ensure neutrality and fairness. For the campaign, Lián Shènwén has two clear positions. First, he believes that the campaign is a battle of ideas. Second, the candidates should present solutions to the current reality challenges faced by the KMT. Because one of the current dilemmas of the KMT is the difficulty in fundraising. Obviously, Lián Shènwén's words are very down-to-earth and fair, and this is the attitude that a good referee should have.

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