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BackJiang Wanan starts the campaign mode, Zheng Liwen supports her eldest son and criticizes the DPP for creating a chilling effect
Jiang Wanan starts the campaign mode, Zheng Liwen supports her eldest son and criticizes the DPP for creating a chilling effect
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Jiang Wanan starts the campaign mode, Zheng Liwen supports her eldest son and criticizes the DPP for creating a chilling effect

Jiang WananZheng LiwenJiang Deli

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  • Taipei Mayor Chiang Wanan attended several support club establishment events on the 12th.
  • Kuomintang Chairman Cheng Lai-wen delivered a speech in support of her eldest son Chiang Deli and criticized the Democratic Progressive Party for creating "green terror and chilling effect", calling on supporters to work hard to canvass votes.
  • Chiang Wanan delivered a speech and listed four years of political achievements, including the opening of the Dome, securing Huida investment, rapid labor movement, and promoting policies to modernize the metropolis.

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Why It Matters

The Taipei mayoral election will be held next year. The current mayor Chiang Wanan is seeking re-election, and the Democratic Progressive Party has nominated Shen Boyang to run. Recently, Jiang Wanan's eldest son, Jiang Deli, has been involved in the controversy over the exchange of public funds and has become one of the focuses of the election.

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Taipei Mayor Chiang Wanan has entered election campaign mode. Today (12th), he attended the establishment of the Taipei Hometown Association, Overseas Chinese, and New Residents Group Support Association. KMT Chairman Cheng Li-wen also attended and delivered a speech. She also expressed special support for Chiang Wanan’s eldest son, Chiang Deli, who has recently been involved in the controversy over public fund exchanges. However, the time was staggered with Chiang Wanan, and the two did not share the stage.

Cheng Lai-wen arrived at the Taipei City Council at the event venue around 10:45 this morning. She delivered a speech criticizing the DPP for involving Chiang Deli in inexplicable attacks and creating hatred to tear society apart. Many people said that Chiang Wanan is far ahead, but it doesn’t count until the votes are cast. This year’s election situation is also uncertain. It's very cold, because of the "green terror and chilling effect", if you support the KMT, your water meter will be checked by the state machine. I hope that supporters will work hard to attract votes. Faced with the DPP sending Shen Boyang, not only must we win, but we must win big, we must win in 1128, and we must return to power in 2028.

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In his speech, Chiang Wanan detailed various political achievements in the past four years, including the opening of the Arena, the fight for Huida, and the commencement of MRT construction. It has also promoted the modernization of the metropolitan area and provided more comprehensive care for the elderly and children, including the restoration of the Double Ninth Festival pension, expanded use of the Elderly Card, and reduced working hours for childcare. He hopes that supporters will continue to support the Taipei team at the end of the year.

Dai Xiqin, chairman of the Taipei City Party Committee of the Kuomintang, said that DPP Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Boyang was one of the culprits in last year's general recall to create hatred. What Taipei City needs is a mayor like Chiang Wanan, so that Taipei City, the leader, can continue to sail on the right course. Please support Chiang Wanan and the Kuomintang alone, so that the Kuomintang can continue to hold the majority in the North City Council.

Chiang Wanan has a full schedule for today's election. In the morning, he went to the People's Party City Councilor Zhang Zhihao to establish the general election. Then he went to the Shilin District Support Association to establish the retired former Taipei City Speaker Wu Bizhu.

What to Watch

AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

  • Jiang Wanan will officially announce his intention to run for re-election before the end of the year

    Very likely · Within weeks

  • The DPP will step up its investigation and attack on Chiang Deli’s public fund exchange controversy

    Likely · Within weeks

  • The Taipei mayoral election will become the focus of fierce competition between the two parties, and the outcome is difficult to predict.

    Possible · Within months

Open Questions

  • Will Jiang Deli face legal investigation over the dispute over the exchange of public funds?
  • Will the DPP step up its attacks on Jiang Wanan’s family?
  • How resonant are voters with the narrative of "green terror, chilling effect"?
  • Can Jiang Wanan’s publicity about his political achievements be transformed into substantial support?

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