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Shen Po-yang and Chiang Wan-an Taipei mayoral race

Overview

The 2026 Taipei mayoral race has intensified as the gap between incumbent Chiang Wan-an and Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) challenger Shen Po-yang continues to narrow. Shen’s popularity, described as an “ocean current” (Yangliu), has seen his polling margin close significantly, with some data showing a shift from a 28-percentage-point lead for Chiang to an 8-percentage-point margin.

Cross-strait tensions remain a central issue. China’s Taiwan Affairs Office imposed sanctions on two foreign trade companies owned by Shen’s father, accusing the candidate of being a “Taiwan independence” supporter. While Shen dismissed this as “reheating old news,” Taiwanese officials characterized the move as blatant election interference.

Campaign activities have recently focused on ballot assignments and disaster preparedness. In the official ballot number draw, Chiang Wan-an was assigned number 5, while Shen Po-yang drew number 3.

Disputes have also emerged regarding Chiang’s “Typhoon Battle: Sick Tree Removal Squad” educational game. Shen criticized the initiative as “anti-human nature,” accusing the campaign of using “intimidation” by implying that failure to remove certain trees would lead to accidents. Campaign consultants defended the game as a professional public safety tool. Despite Chiang’s media coverage regarding his administrative duties during recent typhoon activity, Google Trends data indicates that Shen has maintained higher search interest than Chiang over the past week.

Entities

Shen Po-yang · Chiang Wan-an · Taipei · Democratic Progressive Party · Kuomintang

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] A recent poll shows Taipei mayoral candidates Chiang Wan-an and Shen Po-yang are within 1.2 percentage points of each other.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Shen Po-yang proposed setting up rest stations for bus drivers, researching local autonomy regulations, and improving insurance systems.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Shen Po-yang commented that he was concerned about food in central and southern Taiwan being too sweet.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Qin Huizhu estimates Chiang Wan-an will receive 55% of the vote.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Qin Huizhu estimates Shen Po-yang will receive 43.5% of the vote.

Timeline

2 days ago

[POLITICS] 5 sources
Taipei Mayoral Race: Chiang and Shen Clash Over Typhoon Preparedness Games
Taipei mayoral candidates Chiang Wan-an and Shen Po-yang are clashing over a typhoon preparedness game, with Shen calling the campaign's educational tool “intimidation.”
2 days ago

[POLITICS] 8 sources
Taiwan local election candidates draw ballot numbers
Candidates for Taiwan's local elections have drawn their ballot numbers for major cities including Taipei, New Taipei, Taoyuan, Taichung, Tainan, and Kaohsiung, marking a key step in the campaign cycle.
7 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Lo Chih-chiang defends Chiang Wan-an against political pressure
Lo Chih-chiang defended Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an against intense political opposition, citing the use of state resources by the DPP and expressing confidence in Chiang's ability to recover from low polls.
11 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Shen Boyang gains momentum in Taipei mayoral race
Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Boyang is gaining rapid momentum, narrowing the gap with incumbent Chiang Wan-an amid Chinese sanctions against Shen’s father’s businesses.
11 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Chiang Wan-an prepares for first Taipei mayoral debate
Taipei mayoral candidate Chiang Wan-an will participate in the first televised debate on October 31, focusing on his administration's record and future urban planning.
15 days ago

[POLITICS] 4 sources
Taipei mayoral candidates negotiate televised debate details
Taipei mayoral candidates Chiang Wan-an and Shen Po-yang are negotiating the details of upcoming televised debates hosted by TVBS and Sanlih E-Television.
16 days ago

[POLITICS] 5 sources
Shen Po-yang launches Taipei mayoral campaign motorcade
Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang launched his ‘Taipei Great Ocean Current’ campaign motorcade, while his campaign team arranged medical checks following supporter concerns over his health and weight loss.
19 days ago

[POLITICS] 6 sources
Taipei mayoral race narrows as Chiang and Shen clash over debates
Taipei mayoral race heats up as recent polls show the gap between incumbent Chiang Wan-an and challenger Shen Po-yang narrowing to 8 percentage points amid debates over televised political discussions.
22 days ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Taipei mayoral race sees political shifts and EasyCard GM resignation
Taipei mayoral candidates Shen Po-yang and Chiang Wan-an face shifting political dynamics, while EasyCard General Manager Chen Kuo-chun resigns amid speculation of campaign involvement.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 8 sources
Taipei mayoral race: Shen Po-yang and Chiang Wan-an within 1.2% in recent poll
A recent poll shows Taipei mayoral candidates Chiang Wan-an and Shen Po-yang are within 1.2 percentage points of each other, signaling a tightening race for the 2026 election.
about 1 month ago

[POLITICS] 5 sources
Shen Po-yang gains momentum in Taipei mayoral race
Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang is gaining momentum through his ‘Yangliu’ campaign phenomenon, marked by high-profile night market visits and calls for a debate with incumbent Chiang Wan-an.
about 2 months ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Shen Po-yang registers candidacy for Taipei Mayor
Shen Po-yang has officially registered to run for Mayor of Taipei. Supported by former President Tsai Ing-wen, Shen aims to transform the city into a globally recognized metropolis.
2 months ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Shen Po-yang appoints new spokespersons and launches campaign merchandise
Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang has appointed Tsai Yi-kai and Lin Yu-tung as spokespersons and launched a range of campaign merchandise to support his political bid.
3 months ago

[POLITICS] 3 sources
Shen Po-yang unveils Taipei campaign platform; Keelung parking crisis resolved
Shen Po-yang unveils his ‘HEART’ campaign platform for Taipei, while Keelung's Liuhe Parking Lot avoids closure amid political scrutiny over the lease renewal process.

Sources

886.news · bccnews.com.tw · ctinews.com · epochtimes.com · folgefonnsenteret.no · heartbeats.jp · hvacindustry.com · news.cnyes.com · pingtungtimes.com.tw · saintmichaels.org.uk · secretchina.com · taronews.tw · thehubnews.net · tw.nextapple.com · voachinese.com

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