Shen Boyang: The ocean current is not overflowing from Taipei, but the expectation for change hidden in various parts of Taiwan

Fifty-six days before the year-end election, the "ocean current" breaks through the stratosphere and gradually "spills over" to other counties and cities, with alarming momentum. However, DPP Taipei mayor candidate Shen Boyang accepted an exclusive interview with "Liberty Times" "Political Confrontation" and analyzed that the ocean current did not "spill over" from Taipei, but was originally hidden in various parts of Taiwan, representing the people's expectation for change.

It’s not “spillover” from Taipei. It’s originally hidden in Taiwan.

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Shen Boyang talked about the "ocean current" effect and said that the formation of the "ocean current" is not only related to him, but also a lot of hope for change. The online series spread all over Taiwan, so it did not "spill out" from Taipei, but was originally hidden in Taiwan.

He said that today's life is already very stressful, and caring about politics should not add to the burden on citizens. Instead, we should start with a relaxed and soft approach. The citizens' voice collection platform "Mayor, please listen to me" breaks the sense of distance and allows people who are unwilling to touch political issues to discover municipal problems through sharing daily small and big things, and allows those who are politically apathetic to discover municipal problems and the need for change through sharing.

Shen Boyang believes that in addition to solving the intractable problems in citizens' lives, the chief minister has the responsibility to continue to appeal to visions and inform Taipei citizens of the problems they may face in five or ten years and the municipal blueprint. If they keep saying "It doesn't matter, this is fine," over time the city will become lazy and prone to systemic problems such as child abuse, loneliness, or aging housing. He also lamented that the controversy over rat scurrying and nutritious lunches he mentioned before was labeled as a "big recall" and "cognitive warfare." The rulers' use of this method to face public opinion will only push the people further away.

He said that a general recall and municipal reform are two different things. His opponents deliberately create hatred, and their behavior is "disgraceful" and unnecessary. It should not be that difficult to discuss the issues. He maintains his consistent attitude of not attacking his opponents and continues to discuss municipal affairs well. Especially after urbanization, loneliness has increased. Music and artistic activities are ways to relieve loneliness and stress. He further discussed Go to Taiwan's excellent animation, comics, and game industries to take stock of the required exhibition space, create markets, and create incentives to attract people, and then implement the "Family Travel Card" policy; revitalize the declining business district, and the rent increase on Chifeng Street has set off a trend. For culture or stores that need to be preserved, consider the city government's assistance in long-term rental or purchase, to fill in the gaps, and stitch together culture, history, and memory.

Shen Boyang said bluntly that he wanted to work with the citizens to regain the city's sense of glory, but first he needed the help of supporters. As the election campaign intensified, fake accounts and negative attacks increased. In the important moments of the last two months, he hoped to call on more "Ocean Currents" to come forward to help refute rumors, clarify and support, and win this election together.