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+Hi,
+I would like to announce my candidacy for Watcher PTL for the
+Xena cycle.
+For the new cycle, we will continue to focus on the performance
+and stability. I hope that new contributors will join on the project.
+Thanks,
+Ke Chen (chenke)
+