
Chinese state media CCTV released a video criticizing Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Boyang, accusing him of playing the "anti-China card" to defraud votes, and expressed dissatisfaction with his remarks about Beijing's interference in the election, calling him a political opportunist.
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Shen Boyang is officially recognized as a "Taiwan independence die-hard" by the Chinese government. During the recent Taipei mayoral election, discussions about the interference of external forces became the focus.
The Taipei mayoral election has become intense. Recently, multiple sources and national security agencies have pointed out that China is preparing to take action. Beijing is interfering in the Taipei mayoral election through various means. Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Boyang also said in English during an exclusive interview with host Zhang Yaqin that "the Taipei mayor can only be elected by the citizens of Taipei, not designated by Beijing." In response, the Chinese media "CCTV" suddenly reported on the Taipei mayoral election yesterday and criticized Shen Boyang for playing the "anti-China card" to cheat votes.
China's official media "CCTV" released a report video criticizing Shen Boyang on the 28th. The report mentioned that Shen Boyang continued to use small actions during the election to deliberately create a sign that "external forces" were interfering with the election.
"CCTV" pointed out that Shen Boyang installed bulletproof glass on his vehicles when sweeping the streets, claiming to prevent "cross-border repression." In a recent interview with the media, he even claimed that "the mayor of Taipei can only be elected by Taipei citizens, not appointed by Beijing." "CCTV" criticized that this statement was extremely targeted and even insinuated Chiang Wanan, spreading rumors that this election would be influenced by China.
"CCTV" criticized Shen Boyang for once again playing the "anti-China card" to create a confrontational atmosphere in the election campaign. After the fermentation of this statement, it also aroused public opinion, saying that Shen Boyang, as a "Taiwan independence die-hard" declared by China, has been deeply engaged in anti-China political issues for a long time. Taipei citizens expect pragmatic municipal builders, not political speculators who only create cross-strait confrontation.

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