Radio Taiwan International
Date: 2017-11-18

Premier William Lai has gone to Pingtung County in Taiwan’s far south to discuss the

Premier William Lai (fourth from left) visits Pingtung County Saturday. (Photo Courtesy Cabinet) (CNA)

government’s infrastructure and long-term care plans with local officials.

Lai’s visit Saturday marks the beginning of a series of trips he plans to take through rural areas of Taiwan over the next six months. The trips aim to bridge a communication gap between the central government and local authorities. In addition to giving local officials a better understanding of the central government’s policies, these trips are also meant to give government ministries an understanding of local officials’ views.

Lai spoke during Saturday’s visit about Cabinet funding for Pingtung County during 2017 and 2018, which he said will go towards infrastructure and improvements to the care provided by the Pingtung County branch of Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital. At the same time, he praised Pingtung County’s approval of funding for the renovation of local classrooms and historic sites.    [SOURCE]