On the evening of the 26th, the Kuomintang held a thanksgiving tea party, and New Taipei Mayor Hou Youyi delivered a speech at the meeting, thanking the supporters for always supporting them firmly, saying that no matter the ups and downs in the outside world, they can feel the strength and warmth of the supporters.
Regarding his defeat, Hou Youyi said that of course, not doing well in the exam is the problem of the candidates, how can there be a teacher's problem, emphasizing that the responsibility lies with himself, not other factors. He hoped that the Kuomintang would be able to carry out "metabolism" and let young people stand on the stage, take over the baton, and inject new vitality and impetus into the Kuomintang.
Hou Youyi emphasized that politics is a marathon, every election is a test, failure is not terrible, the key is to learn from failure, and constantly reflect and improve. He said that the KMT needs more young people to participate and contribute, and hopes to create more opportunities and space for the younger generation to show their value and ability.
At the thank-you tea party, Hou Youyi also thanked the supporters and volunteers for their hard work, saying that without their support and efforts, he would not have been able to achieve today's results. He said that although the election was lost, it was not the end, but a new beginning, and the KMT needed more unity and fighting spirit in order to get out of the predicament and usher in a better tomorrow.
Hou Youyi also said that the KMT needs to carry out reform and innovation, not rest on its laurels, but dare to face reality and challenges, and have the courage to change and progress. He called on all party members and supporters to unite and work together to inject new vitality and hope into the future of the KMT.
At the tea party, supporters expressed their support and trust for Hou Youyi, and said that they would continue to support the Kuomintang and cheer for him. Some supporters said that although they lost this election, they will not give up their support for the KMT, and believe that the KMT will be able to achieve better results in the future.
The atmosphere of the whole thank-you tea party was warm and touching, and Hou Youyi also expressed his gratitude to the supporters in his speech. He said that he will continue to work hard for the development and improvement of New Taipei City, and hopes that supporters will continue to pay attention to and support the development and progress of the Kuomintang. Finally, Hou Youyi once again expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the supporters, and said that he would not forget his original intention and continue to move forward.