Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an attended the opening ceremony of the Longsheng Community Activity Center in Daan District. The new facility includes a parking lot, YouBike station, childcare center, long-term care institution, and a Hakka incubation center. Chiang also announced a collaboration with NVIDIA to optimize the Wenhu Line using AI and 3D modeling.
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an unveiled three initiatives to enhance workplace safety: a four-year "Tech to Reduce Disasters" plan for major construction projects, "XR Simulation Training" for high-risk scenarios, and a "Summer Heat Outdoor Work Project" to combat extreme weather. The city aims to integrate AI and smart technology to prevent accidents and protect workers.
Political commentator Chou Hsuan criticized Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an for not directly answering reporters' questions regarding criticism of city policies and a recent discussion about a "B-ji fen" (grade B) rating. Chiang responded by focusing on his administration's achievements and stating his commitment to city work.
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an will travel to Singapore this Sunday to accept the Lee Kuan Yew City Prize Special Award. He highlighted his administration's achievements, including the completion of the Taipei Dome, securing Nvidia's Taiwan headquarters, and implementing pro-natal policies, stating that these accomplishments have led to the city's best performance in domestic polls and rankings.
Media commentator Wu Ching-yi warns Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an faces a political crisis as his research chief, Yin Wei, gains more public attention and effectively overshadows the mayor. Wu fears this "tail wagging the dog" dynamic could erode Chiang's leadership autonomy and public perception.
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an faced criticism after a large drone show during COMPUTEX, with netizens accusing his administration of insufficient promotion. When questioned, Chiang's response was perceived as evasive, leading to public backlash and accusations of poor communication skills.
DPP legislator Wang Shih-chien criticized Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an's response style during legislative questioning, emphasizing that the issue isn't the use of teleprompters but the mayor's tendency to give irrelevant or perfunctory answers. Wang stressed the importance of officials adding their own insights, judgments, and commitments to the background information provided by their staff.
Lawyer Lu Chi-yuan questioned Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an's understanding of city issues after a report revealed his aide provided real-time answers during a council meeting. Lu argued the real concern is whether Chiang grasps issues without assistance.
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an is facing criticism after old interview clips resurfaced showing him reading from a script. A recent video also shows him struggling to answer questions from councilor Miao Poya regarding trade tariffs and import data, leading to public backlash and accusations of being unprepared.
Media personality Zhan Ling-yu satirized Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an, comparing his aide, Yen Wei, to a "human version of 'Yen Wei Answer'" who provides real-time answers during council sessions, outperforming AI. The report also touches on internal KMT politics regarding KMT Chairwoman Sylvia Chang's US visit.
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an confirmed he has been invited to NVIDIA's Taiwan employee event on May 27th, celebrating the launch of the Constellation project. He views NVIDIA's choice of Taipei as a vote of confidence in Taiwan's future development.
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an addressed city council, responding to questions about a potential call between US President Trump and Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te, and the suitability of a political rival for international negotiations. Chiang reiterated his commitment to defending Taiwan's sovereignty and constitution.
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an stated that any potential call between U.S. President Trump and Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te is speculative and unconfirmed. He emphasized that there are many uncertainties and hypothetical factors, including potential Chinese pressure and the impact of the recent Trump-Xi meeting, which could influence military sales approvals.
