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Hou Yu-ih Quotes

born 1957

Hou Yu-ih (侯友宜; Hóu Yǒuyí; born 7 June 1957) is a politician in Taiwan (Republic of China). He is Mayor of New Taipei City since 25 December 2018.

Also known as: Hou You-yi

Random Hou Yu-ih quote

8 quotes

Although Taiwan guarantees freedom of speech, it is still a democratic country ruled by law.

Hou Yu-ih (2023)

Taiwan will not be a trouble-maker, but instead will play a role in facilitating peace and reducing risks in the region.

Hou Yu-ih (2023)

The head of a campaign office is just a title.

Hou Yu-ih (2019)

My national defense policy is to prepare for war, but not to provoke.

Hou Yu-ih (2023)

As a (former) police chief, I was in gunfights multiple times and have protected Taiwan with my life. People can testify that my life is intertwined with the safety of this nation.

Hou Yu-ih (2023)

We do not need more fighter jets flying across the Taiwan Strait. Instead, we need more passenger jets and good timing to create peace.

Hou Yu-ih (2023)

We are all born here in Taiwan and are nurtured by this land. It is important for Taiwanese to set aside their differences and work together for a better future. It is my dream to unite Taiwan.

Hou Yu-ih (2023)

Taiwanese independence has no legal basis, so I oppose it. Unity in Taiwan should not be damaged by ideology. The Republic of China is our country and Taiwan is our home. We have to take good care of our home as well as our country.

Hou Yu-ih (2023)

Attribution

Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Hou Yu-ih (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.