(Reporter Chen Zhi-ren / New Taipei) On the 12th, New Taipei City Councilor Chen Nai-yu harshly criticized the city government during a council session, stating that the government was failing in education, internationalization, transportation and social welfare policies. She urged Mayor Hou You-yi to stop shifting blame and to genuinely care about citizens' rights and needs.

Chen pointed out that although the New Taipei City’s "International Education White Paper" aims for every school to offer bilingual courses, exchange students, and sister schools by 2030, the actual implementation is very limited. This academic year, only 33 exchange students from 16 countries are studying in New Taipei. She emphasized that bilingual education programs and professional teachers are the fewest among the six metropolitan areas.

Regarding the improvement of educational infrastructure, Chen expressed her anger at the city government's excuses regarding insufficient funding, citing several issues at schools, including corrosion at Wenshan Junior High and deteriorating facilities at Zhongzheng Elementary. Chen also refuted the city government’s claim that pedestrian pathways have a 73.79% coverage, arguing that of the total 6,902 kilometers of roads in the city, only 1,629 kilometers have sidewalks, accounting for merely 23.6%.

Additionally, with the upcoming discontinuation of bus service 9028 by the end of 2028, City Hall's replacement program using “jumping frog” buses fails to consider the commuting needs of students and office workers, adding at least an hour to their travel time. Chen demanded different solutions to address various transportation issues and highlighted the need for better cooperation with schools.
Moreover, she raised concerns over the increasing presence of Chinese livestreamers in neighborhoods and school areas, calling on the city government to actively investigate this issue to ensure the safety of students and the public.