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BackShen Boyang said there would be no restrictions on the debate, and Jiang Wanan’s bid responded by agreeing to be held by TVBS
Shen Boyang said there would be no restrictions on the debate, and Jiang Wanan’s bid responded by agreeing to be held by TVBS
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Shen Boyang said there would be no restrictions on the debate, and Jiang Wanan’s bid responded by agreeing to be held by TVBS

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  • Democratic Progressive Party Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Boyang and current mayor Chiang Wanan reached a consensus on the debate issues.
  • Shen Boyang clarified that he did not require specific media to participate, emphasizing that there were no restrictions on the venue and time of the debate.
  • Chen Bohan, spokesman for Jiang Wanan's bid, confirmed that he agreed to hold the debate on TVBS and would coordinate the details later.

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Why It Matters

Shen Boyang submitted debate proposals to Jiang Wanan many times. Both camps signed a consent letter to TVBS in September.

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Shen Boyang, a candidate for Taipei mayor of the Democratic Progressive Party, has repeatedly submitted campaign messages to the current mayor Chiang Wanan, requesting a debate, but has received no response. It was reported today (5th) that the two camps had actually signed a consent form for the debate to "TVBS" as early as September. Shen Boyang posted on his personal Facebook: I just saw some media saying that regarding the debate, we hope that green media will join in and hold it again. Where did the news come from? XD.

Jiang Wanan's spokesperson Chen Bohan said in the evening that he was grateful to Shen Boyang for agreeing to hold the debate on TVBS. Shen Boyang emphasized that regarding the debate, he signed all invited media, with no restrictions on venue or time, and no conditions attached. Jiang Wanan Bidding Spokesperson Chen Bohan said in the evening, thank you Shen Boyang for agreeing to hold the debate on TVBS, and look forward to TVBS coordinating and arranging it as soon as possible. Everyone will work closely to determine the debate time and other details.

Shen Boyang said, "I have signed all the media that have invited debates. I have no strings attached to debating with Mayor Chiang. It is not even a local debate on a TV station. There is no limit on the venue or time. I am OK with it." He hopes that everyone can discuss municipal affairs together. It seems that his attitude is calm and comfortable.

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  • TVBS will coordinate the debate time and details

    Very likely · Within weeks

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  • What are the specific formats and rules of the debate?

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