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Taipei's mayoral election is underway with fierce competition between Democratic Progressive Party candidate Shen Boyang and current mayor Chiang Wanan. Zhongzhuang Tsai Fude Temple is an important local temple. Chairman Lin Chunyu has invited Jiang Wanan to participate in temple fairs many times in recent years. However, Jiang Wanan has hardly been present since he was elected mayor, and only appeared when the election was approaching. The event became a litmus test for the strength of support from both sides.
DPP Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Boyang and Taipei Mayor Chiang Wanan attended an event at Zhongzhuang Tsai Fudong Temple yesterday (26th) evening. Temple chairman Lin Chunyu said in person that Chiang Wanan said, "You will disappear from the world after being elected mayor, and you will come only after the election." This sparked heated discussions from all walks of life. Zhang Yumeng, chairman of the Taiwan Youth Generation Community Association, said today that the Ford Palace was just across the street from Chiang Wanan's legislative office, but now he was so angry that he publicly supported Shen Boyang, even more so that "the Civil Affairs Bureau would come to check the water meter." On the other hand, Shen Boyang did not add insult to injury, but showed a high degree of grace to talk about local history, completely comparing Chiang Wanan.
Zhang Yumeng posted a post on Facebook to review the grand scene last night, saying that Shen Boyang arrived like a superstar. He was surrounded by enthusiastic supporters for more than ten minutes in a short distance of 100 meters. Shouting of "My Mayor Shen Boyang" came and went. Jiang Wanan, who was originally scheduled to arrive at nearly 7 o'clock in the evening, showed up more than half an hour late. During his speech, Lin Chunyu, chairman of Fudong Palace, directly led the crowd to shout "Let Shen Boyang be elected." He even greeted the crowd in advance and admitted that since Jiang Wanan is the current mayor, he would still say polite words when he arrived later, hoping for everyone's understanding.
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Zhang Yumeng mentioned that Lin Chunyu complained strongly on the spot that when Jiang Wanan was a legislator, his service office was located in the nearby Section 2 of Xinsheng North Road. He was always present at the temple fair every year, and even called to ask for leave when he went abroad. Unexpectedly, after he was elected mayor, Lin Chunyu personally sent invitations to his staff for several years, but Jiang Wanan never came once, and did not show up again until the election was approaching. To be honest, there are both blue and green directors at Zhongzhuang Tsai Fudong Palace, including the current director of Xinsheng District, Zeng Guoyi, who is a member of the Kuomintang; Chen Jianzhong, the director of Zhongzhuang District, is also a director. The director who will be re-elected in 2022 is a member of the Democratic Progressive Party. "Lin Chunyu has made it clear that he will still be under pressure, but if Jiang Wanan has not persisted in the past four years, how could the temple be so angry that he would complain publicly?"
Even after Jiang Wanan arrived and apologized awkwardly for promoting busy municipalities such as the MRT and sports centers, Zhang Yumeng still criticized him as a "reasoner" and said bitterly, "Who is not busy? Jiang Wanan is really a excuser. He squeezed in half an hour to come to the temple to worship. Even if he couldn't come, how much time would it take Jiang Wanan to spend 5 minutes on the phone to the chairman the day before? Then, when the election came, Jiang Wanan suddenly stopped being busy and could come again?"
In addition, Zhang Yumeng pointed out the sharp contrast between the two sides' speeches. When Lin Chunyu was under heavy fire, Shen Boyang took over the microphone but did not take the opportunity to add insult to injury. Instead, he transformed into the president of the "Russian Culture Research Society" and talked about the development history of Datong District in Zhongshan as Taipei's "tile town" and the cornerstone of building materials. He also reminded that ocean currents bring warmth. After Mayor Chiang arrived, everyone kept their manners. Before toasting table by table, everyone was asked to give him as much advice as possible. Later, although Lin Chunyu also gave Jiang Wanan sugar canes to symbolize his steady improvement, he mockingly said that he was giving "emotional support" and said that "the Civil Affairs Bureau will come to check the water meter" and "just let Jiang Wanan elect the president," forcing Jiang Wanan to smile awkwardly on the stage.
Zhang Yumeng emphasized that the final countdown to the election campaign and the battle in the capital are now a turning point every weekend. As the ocean currents rise, Shen Boyang catches up to within single digits, and now local governments are becoming more and more enthusiastic about their stance. But for Shen Boyang, the most important thing is the citizens and the municipal government, not the mobilization of hatred. How did Lan Bai humiliate Shen Boyang in the Legislative Yuan? Until Shen Boyang came out to choose, he continued to call the ocean current a cockroach and a mouse. The temple authorities supported him on the spot. In a good situation, Shen Boyang could completely choke Jiang Wanan until he was worthless. But Shen Boyang always insisted on fighting a graceful campaign.
The post aroused widespread resonance, and netizens left comments in response, "I like Shen Boyang because he really concentrates on talking about municipal affairs, has knowledge and EQ, and has brought Taiwan's elections back to the level of selecting talents and talents", "Emotionally supports the true "Shen Boyang's academic experience, past achievements and popularity are beyond the reach of Jiang Buting", "It's really interesting to let Jiang Wanan be elected president", "I wish him to be elected president step by step, and he will be promoted by the darkest people."
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Shen Boyang will gain more support from grassroots and young voters in the Taipei mayoral election, and is expected to narrow the gap with Chiang Wanan
Likely · Within weeks
If Jiang Wanan cannot improve his image as a "reasonable man", he will face greater pressure from public opinion in the final stage of the election.
Possible · Within weeks

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