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BackShen Boyang gave high fives to Taichung day students and brought a battle top to the competition, sparking heated discussions among netizens
Shen Boyang gave high fives to Taichung day students and brought a battle top to the competition, sparking heated discussions among netizens
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Shen Boyang gave high fives to Taichung day students and brought a battle top to the competition, sparking heated discussions among netizens

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  • Shen Boyang, the Taipei mayoral candidate of the Democratic Progressive Party, went to Taichung for the first time on the 27th.
  • He and He Xinchun, the Taichung mayoral candidate, visited and audited the new village.
  • They were warmly welcomed and high-fived by the people along the way.

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Why It Matters

Shen Boyang is a candidate for mayor of Taipei from the Democratic Progressive Party, and He Xinchun is a candidate for mayor of Taichung. During the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, the two went on cross-county and city tours.

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Shen Boyang, the Taipei mayoral candidate of the Democratic Progressive Party, who has set off a warm "ocean current", went to Taichung for the first time today (27th). Together with He Xinchun, the Taichung mayoral candidate, they went to the Audit New Village of Taichung City to start a "walking tour" of the city. At present, many people have been sharing on social media. Not only were there huge crowds of people along the way where the two went, but Shen Boyang also smiled and gave me fives to the enthusiastic supporters along the way. The atmosphere at the scene can be said to be quite joyful.

Today is the third consecutive day of the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday. According to the Central Meteorological Administration, the temperature across Taichung this morning averaged around 33 degrees. In addition to discussing the high temperatures brought by the autumn tiger online, people in Taichung also shared stories about Shen Boyang, who brought the "ocean current" to Taichung, jokingly saying that he and He Xinchun brought the blazing warmth to Taichung. Many other supporters posted messages saying that after seeing the announcement of the two people's itinerary last night (26th), they stayed at a spot near the itinerary early this morning.

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According to the video taken by the public, Shen Boyang, wearing sunglasses, was walking on the crowded Caowu Road, smiling and high-fiving people along the way as he moved forward. After the picture was exposed, it attracted the attention of a large number of netizens, who even called Taichung's ocean currents very amazing. In addition, today, Shen Boyang also brought his entire set of beloved Beyblades from Taipei to Taichung to participate in the "Taiwan Shang Yong Cup" Beyblade Competition held at Yuanbao Palace. His childlike act made many people smile.

Netizens left messages saying, "His box is Hatsune Miku", "People are choosing the mayor and he is choosing a transmitter", "Taichung is so hot today because of the ocean currents and pure winds", "No matter what the activity is, people who are really playing really prepare their own equipment instead of others setting it up for you", "You can tell by his actions that he is a nerd who spends a lot of time thinking about the game character setting interface (praise intended)". "It's so ridiculous (praise). It's the first time I saw a mayoral candidate playing Beyblade during a vote-seeking event. He is really close to the people and takes everything seriously."

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What to Watch

AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

  • Shen Boyang will continue to carry out day reading activities in other counties and cities

    Possible · Within weeks

Open Questions

  • Will this day study be extended to other counties and cities?
  • Will Shen Boyang's activities in Taichung affect his campaign for mayor of Taipei?

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