Shen Boyang was suspected of wearing a bulletproof vest when he was running wildly on the streets during his visit to Japan. He confirmed that he would wear it when going abroad.
Shen Boyang, a candidate for Taipei mayor of the Democratic Progressive Party, recently visited Japan and was photographed running wildly on the streets due to a delay in his trip. Netizens noticed the bulge on his chest and back and questioned wearing a bulletproof vest. Shen Boyang admitted that because he was wanted by China, he did wear a bulletproof vest throughout his trip abroad for safety.
Quick Look
- Shen Boyang, a Taipei mayoral candidate of the Democratic Progressive Party, recently visited Japan and ran wildly on the streets of Tokyo.
- Netizens questioned whether the bulge on his chest and back was because he was wearing a body armor.
- In an interview, Shen Boyang confirmed that since he is currently wanted by China, he indeed wears body armor throughout the trip to ensure his own safety.
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Why It Matters
Shen Boyang had previously proposed the "Sports Station" policy, and recently set out to visit Japan for related experience and exchanges.
Shen Boyang ran wildly on the streets of Japan. (Taken from Shen Boyang Threads)
First published 14:00
Update time 15:02 (Added interview content of Shen Boyang)
Shen Boyang, the Taipei mayoral candidate of the Democratic Progressive Party, left for Japan yesterday (11th). Today he posted a video of running wildly on the streets of Japan, saying that he hurried back to the station to change clothes because of the time delay. Attentive netizens noticed that Shen Boyang's chest and back bulged when he ran, and wondered whether he was wearing a bulletproof vest. Regarding the discussion among netizens, Shen Boyang admitted that he "will wear it whenever he goes abroad." After all, he is currently wanted by China and should have paid more attention to his own safety. This is also responsible for the voters.
Shen Boyang had previously proposed the "Sports Station" policy, which aimed to set up storage, changing and toilet facilities near MRT stations, parks and trailheads to facilitate citizens' exercise and commuting, which sparked discussion at the time.
Shen Boyang posted a video on Threads today of a person suspected of running wildly on the streets of Marunouchi, Tokyo. He said that he had just experienced a Japanese sports station and had a big delay. He hurried back to the station to change clothes, but was recorded by ruthless staff. He also complained: "The photographer did not save me."
Then he posted a photo of himself with Hong Kong researcher Tang Ruoling holding a box of "battle tops" in the comment area, saying that he almost missed the meeting with his friend.
Under the post, many eagle-eyed netizens noticed a bulge on Shen's chest and back while running, which seemed to be wearing something else. They left messages: "I'm more concerned about what this bulge is?", "Are you still wearing a bulletproof vest?", "Bulletproof vest", "It's safer to wear it." Some netizens also praised: "You have to test your own policies to see if they work. It's really great." "Shen Boyang's empirical spirit is great."
In response to discussions among netizens, Shen Boyang confirmed netizens' speculation during an interview, saying that he wore a bulletproof vest throughout his trip to the United States. After all, he is currently wanted by China, and he must pay more attention to his own safety. This is also responsible for voters.
Open Questions
- What is Shen Boyang's detailed itinerary for this visit to Japan?







