# Hou Yu-ih

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.

## Quotes

* The head of a campaign office is just a title.
** Hou Yu-ih (2019) cited in "New Taipei City not to hold Double Ten flag ceremony" on Taipei Times, 9 October 2019.
* There is (currently) indeed a shortage of surgical masks (in New Taipei due to COVID-19 outbreak). There is a lack of transparency on information about mask manufacturers and distribution. The (Republic of China) central government should clearly tell people how many masks each person can purchase.
** Hou Yu-ih (2020) cited in "Virus Outbreak: NHI cards required to purchase masks" on Taipei Times, 4 February 2020.
* Although Taiwan guarantees freedom of speech, it is still a democratic country ruled by law.
** Hou Yu-ih (2023) cited in "Hou You-yi to pursue ‘diplomacy’ in Singapore" on Taipei Times, 19 April 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) cited in "Hou You-yi against 'two systems' and independence" on Taipei Times, 11 May 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) cited in "Hou You-yi, Ko Wen-je cause stir at movie premiere" on Taipei Times, 6 August 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) cited in "US support to Taiwan not for granted: Hou" on Taipei Times, 17 September 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) cited in "Group tour ban to China is bad policy: Hou You-yi" on Taipei Times, 31 October 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) cited in "2024 Elections: Boost defense, talk with China: Hou" on Taipei Times, 11 December 2023.
* Dialogue between Taipei and Beijing is also a crucial way to defuse crises and ensure peace and stability. I support the 1992 consensus, the approach to cross-strait dialogue agreed to by Taiwanese officials and counterparts from the mainland, consistent with the (Republic of China) Constitution.
** Hou Yu-ih (2023) cited in "Hou's 3Ds cannot protect Taiwan" on Taipei Times, 13 December 2023.
* My national defense policy is to prepare for war, but not to provoke.
** Hou Yu-ih (2023) cited in "Hou apologizes to Glaser for photo use" on Taipei Times, 13 December 2023.

## Quotes about Hou You-yi

* Hou (Yu-ih) is a civil servant, the embodiment of justice and an iron mayor. He is going to be 'iron president' next year (2024). He will tackle injustice and political corruption by resuming the special investigator system so that we can have a fair and just country again.
** Eric Chu (2022) cited in "KMT congress officially nominates Hou You-yi" on Taipei Times, 24 July 2023.