Shen Boyang criticized Jiang Wanan and Li Sichuan for maliciously creating drug panic and advocated that details should be discussed rather than smeared

Shen Bo was interviewed before sweeping the streets at Yangcaopu Market. (Photo by reporter Chen Yikuan)

Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Boyang of the Democratic Progressive Party criticized Taipei Mayor Chiang Wanan and New Taipei City mayoral candidate Li Sichuan for maliciously creating panic over the drug issue. When asked by the media today, it was revealed that Chiang Wanan had a proposal related to methadone during his 2021 legislative appointment, advocating friendly treatment and promoting investment in medical resources. Regarding drug addiction treatment, Shen Boyang said that Taipei City has long been involved in clean needles (Clean Needle Program) and methadone replacement therapy. Chiang and Lee should be familiar with it. Moreover, Chiang Wanan served on the Health and Environmental Committee for many years when he was a legislator. "It is very possible that these people around him will come to fight this issue," which will harm Chiang.

Shen Boyang recently called on Jiang Wanan and Li Sichuan to openly debate drug policy. In today's interview, he said that there is no need to smear the two, as long as they enter into detailed discussions, they can cooperate with each other in any form.

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Shen Boyang pointed out that the provision of clean needles in Taipei City has been promoted since the days of former mayor Ma Ying-jeou. Jiang Wanan and Li Sichuan were mayors and deputy mayors, so they should be familiar with this aspect. It is unknown whether they may have other ideas. He said that methadone replacement therapy has also been practiced for many years. It is not only an important measure, but also an internationally renowned harm reduction practice.

Shen Boyang believes that if Jiang Wanan and Li Sichuan think there are other better ways, it is not a bad thing for everyone to discuss it together. As long as they do not smear it and discuss it in detail, it does not matter what form they choose. Let the other party decide, "I can cooperate with it."

Shen Boyang mentioned that Jiang Wanan had been on the Social Welfare and Health Environment Committee when he was a legislator, so he believed that he was aware of these matters. "It is very likely that the people around him will come to fight this issue to harm Chiang." I hope to make it clear as soon as possible.

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