TAIPEI (TVBS News) — New Taipei City Mayor Hou Yu-ih (侯友宜) announced the 2025 "New Taipei Influential Figures List" (新北影響力名單) Friday (Nov. 1), recognizing ten individuals for significant contributions across education, arts, and environmental protection. Notable singer Ricky Hsiao (蕭煌奇) and other honorees have been recognized for their impactful actions, which extend beyond the city, creating prosperity and drawing international attention to Taiwan.
Sun Shih-shan (孫士姍) revolutionized elder care by establishing Taiwan's first meal delivery platform specifically created for the elderly, using technological innovation to provide warmth and companionship to lonely seniors. The initiative has transformed public perception of long-term care, a sector growing in importance as Taiwan rapidly develops into a super-aged society with expanding elderly population needs.
Former boxing champion Che Yu (哲宇) emerged as a pivotal figure for the younger generation by founding a boxing team that helps children regain confidence and self-esteem. His efforts have influenced many young people's lives while highlighting the transformative role of sports in personal development, character building, and community solidarity across New Taipei City.
Mayor Hou emphasized the broader impact of these influential figures, with their brilliance illuminating New Taipei while enhancing Taiwan's prosperity and making the city more visible on the international stage. The honorees' actions, from caring for the elderly to transforming education and preserving cultural heritage, have become a beacon of hope and love in New Taipei City.