《TAIPEI TIMES》Taipei mayor, Shen to hold first TV debate on Oct. 31

Democratic Progressive Party legislator Shen Boyang, right, and Taipei Mayor Chiang Wanan, second left, shake hands at an event in Wanhua District on Saturday. Photo: Wang Yi-sung, Taipei Times

Staff Writer, CNA

Taipei Mayor Chiang Wanan (Chiang Wanan) of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) and his challenger, Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) legislator Shen Boyang (Shen Boyang), yesterday agreed to hold their first televised debate on October 31.

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The debate will be held at the TVBS studios from 12 noon to 2 p.m. TVBS and SET News issued a joint statement after a meeting involving representatives from both parties.

Organizers said the debate format will include opening statements, cross-examination between candidates, media questions and closing statements.

Democratic Progressive Party legislator Wu Siyao, Shen Boyang's campaign general manager, said the two sides had different views on the date and time, although Shen Boyang's team remained flexible.

Chinese Kuomintang legislator Luo Zhiqiang (罗志强), representing Chiang Wanan, said Chiang Wanan's campaign is open to hosting more debates and has accepted invitations from other media outlets.

The debate will be held on the same day as this year’s Taipei Pride Parade. The parade will set off from the Taipei City Hall Square at 2:05 pm and pass through the Taipei East District business district. A rally will be held before the parade at 12 noon.

Wu Siyao said that Shen Boyang will participate in the parade, while Luo Zhiqiang said that Jiang Wanan will also participate in the event, just as the two have done for many years.

News source: TAIPEI TIMES

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