Taipei deputy mayor throws in hatBy Chen Chih-cheng, Liu Wan-lin and Jake Chung / Staff reporters, with staff writerOn the heels of Taipei City Government inking the land lease deal with Nvidia Corp for its Taiwan headquarters, Taipei Deputy Mayor Lee Shu-chuan (李四川) announced his plans to resign by the end of this month in preparation to run for New Taipei City mayor. Lee said he has verbally informed Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an (蔣萬安) of his intent to resign by the end of the month. Lee said he was thankful for the support shown to him by New Taipei City residents in polls and, as a New Taipei City resident, he felt he should act in response to such encouragement. Taipei Deputy Mayor Lee Shu-chuan speaks at a news conference in Taipei yesterday. KMT New Taipei City Councilor Chiang Yi-chen (江怡臻) said Lee was among the best candidates to help New Taipei City grow.

Source: Taipei Times February 11, 2026 17:17 UTC