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Shen Boyang, who was blacklisted by China, explained his stance on running for mayor of Taipei in an exclusive interview with the media.
Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Boyang of the Democratic Progressive Party accepted an exclusive interview with senior anchor Zhang Yaqin's "Yaqin Sees the World". It will be broadcast at 9 o'clock tonight. The first 15 minutes are in English. Zhang Yaqin asked, Shen has been blacklisted by China. If he is elected as the mayor of Taipei, does he think he will directly slap China in the face? What message is it sending to the international community? Shen responded in English, "The mayor of Taipei can only be elected by the citizens of Taipei, not appointed by Beijing!" This is not a slap in the face, but more like a declaration that this is how the free people in Taipei elect the mayor, and this is our choice! ” was praised by Zhang Yaqin, “I like it very much!”
Shen Boyang also responded humorously, "I didn't apply for the blacklist! They gave it to me for free!" He also pointed out that running for mayor of Taipei is not to slap anyone in the face, but to care about the city. Lonely elderly people have trouble walking up and down stairs, young mothers need assistance, etc. He is also fighting for more childcare places. He hopes to have a complete urban artificial intelligence plan to prepare for the next 20 and 30 years. He really wants to move forward.
Regarding China's sanctions, Shen Boyang said that if you feel scared or intimidated, you are showing to the world that "our mayor will be appointed by Beijing." He believes that "the mayor of Taipei can only be elected by the citizens of Taipei, not appointed by Beijing! So this is not a slap in the face, but more like a declaration and showing to the world that this is how the free people in Taipei elect the mayor, and this is our choice!"
Shen Boyang pointed out that if China is only angry and frustrated because Taipei holds a normal election, "that only reflects Beijing's problem, not our problem."
Zhang Yaqin said directly, "I really like what you just said: the Taipei Mayor should be elected by the people of Taipei, not appointed by China! (The Taipei Mayor is only elected by the people here in Taipei, but not selected by Beijing.)"

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