Liu Ho-jan
Liu Ho-jan is the Deputy Mayor of New Taipei City, Taiwan, known for his ambitions to enhance the city's educational landscape. Recently, he proposed the establishment of a municipal university, despite the challenges posed by Taiwan's declining birthrate and the current crisis in higher education. His vision aims to reinvigorate the city, but has sparked debate regarding the feasibility and necessity of such an institution given the context of shrinking student populations and financial constraints.
Not in the pool (under ¢1).
Recent news mentions
Liu Ho-jan, the New Taipei City Deputy Mayor, called on the Executive Yuan to be clear about the central government budget review.
Local governments can fund TPass until June: Taipei
Taiwan· 2026-01-12
New Taipei City Deputy Mayor Liu Ho-jan said that both sites met the key criteria identified by experts during a six-month evaluation.
New Taipei city outlines domed stadium planTaiwan· 2025-10-01New Taipei City Deputy Mayor Liu Ho-jan said that the sites meet the key criteria identified by experts during a six-month evaluation.
Shulin, Danhai on shortlist for 50,000-seat dome in New Taipei CityTaiwan· 2025-10-01New Taipei City Deputy Mayor Liu Ho-jan told the committee that the Executive Yuan’s decision to cut local government subsidies by 25 percent is 'extremely malicious behavior.'
Hands are tied over local cuts to funding: ministerTaiwan· 2025-06-04
New Taipei City Deputy Mayor Liu Ho-jan said that the Executive Yuan’s decision to cut local government subsidies is 'extremely malicious behavior.'
Arguments over local subsidy cut continue during committee reviewTaiwan· 2025-06-04New Taipei City Deputy Mayor Liu Ho-jan said during his remarks at the event.
New Taipei Water Festival event for Thai workers attracts thousandsTaiwan· 2025-04-28
Liu Ho-jan, the Deputy Mayor of New Taipei City, proposed establishing a municipal university despite challenges in the education sector.
Another university is not neededTaiwan· 2025-03-17