Taichung mayor meets Manchester mayor during US tripStaff writer, with CNATaichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen (盧秀燕) arrived in Boston yesterday and began her US trip by visiting Taichung’s sister city Manchester, New Hampshire, where she met with Manchester Mayor Jay Ruais. The two mayors met to discuss housing, homelessness and crime prevention, the Taichung City Government said in a statement. Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen, front center, stands with local politicians in Manchester, New Hampshire, yesterday on the first day of her 11-day US visit. Photo courtesy of the Taichung City GovernmentManchester and Taichung are both rapidly developing cities facing similar challenges, Lu said. Lu invited Ruais to visit Taichung to further strengthen bilateral ties and promote additional exchanges.

Source: Taipei Times March 13, 2026 09:55 UTC