Amendment paving way for Hsinchu city-county merger clears first hurdle

A Local Government Act amendment paving the way for a Hsinchu City-Hsinchu County merger and upgrade to special municipality status has proceeded to the committee stage after clearing its first legislative hurdle Friday.

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