The trend of "Free Talk" has receded: Are you working seriously, or are you "showing off your efforts"?

When Taipei Mayor Chiang Wanan faces various questions, he most often says, "You really don't understand municipal administration." (File photo)

"You really don't understand municipal administration." This is the all-purpose phrase Taipei Mayor Chiang Wanan uses most frequently when facing various questions, to attack his opponents and cover up his embarrassment. However, despite claiming to be professional, what is the report card of actual governance?

What the citizens see is not a new look in the capital, but a series of absurdities. The spread of rat infestations, public security concerns about escape rooms, child abuse incidents have caused public outrage, and even nutritious lunches that are crucial to children's health have caused mass poisoning accidents. Every incident is a heavy blow to the lives of citizens. What is chilling is that when Taipei citizens are worried and helpless, Mayor Chiang's mind seems to be no longer in Taipei, but immersed in his presidential dream. He has made no secret of his efforts to defeat the central government and take the road to victory, put his personal political ambitions above the rights and interests of citizens, and neglect the municipal government.

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What’s even more ridiculous is what the campaign headquarters did after it was established. The campaign stage that was supposed to showcase his vision turned out to be ridiculous. The campaign MV was used at will without authorization, the promotional content was suspected of plagiarism, and even a shocking tree-cutting game was launched. These copy-and-paste election tactics exposed Mayor Chiang’s team’s lack of creativity and disdain for professionalism. What's more serious is that the campaign team and supporters even extend their black hands to private businesses, often go out to clean up the page, and extend the political struggle into the lives of innocent people. In response to this, Shen Boyang replied in an interview: The core of the mayoral election should always be the review of "municipal planning and execution capabilities"; supporters should maintain rationality and mutual respect.

The "Typhoon War" game launched by Jiang Wanan's campaign headquarters. (Taken from Xu Qiaoxin’s Facebook)

Taiwan’s elections deserve a new atmosphere.

The election should never be reduced to a mud battle of smear and rumors, mudslinging and endless bottom line. We believe that Taipei citizens have extremely high humanistic qualities and critical thinking skills. Moreover, the capital’s elections should have a higher vision and structure, and create a high-quality electoral campaign that is the envy of the international community and demonstrates the maturity of democracy.

When the tide recedes, the citizens will have their own judgment on who is working wholeheartedly for the people and who is just shouting in vain, "You don't understand municipal affairs." What Taipei needs is a visionary leader who is willing to listen to public opinions and can make everyone's lives more practical and prosperous, not a political passer-by who uses the capital as a stepping stone. On November 28th, let us sail towards a new future together.

Jiang Wanan recently went to Liaoning night market to sweep the streets. When the team passed Tingyangliu Dumpling Shop "Yuyicun", a large number of people gathered in front of the shop and shouted loudly. The mobilization procession was like a "gangster siege". (File photo)

(The author is a political worker)