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

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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. Some local voters have suggested the sanctions might increase sympathy for Shen’s candidacy. Debate participation is a key focus, with the first televised debate scheduled for October 31. Chiang intends to use the platform to discuss his administration’s achievements, including plans for an AI park and the relocation of Songshan Airport. Campaign activities have ~~also drawn attention to political symbolism and public engagement. Chiang~~ recently ~~held a large-scale rally to launch his campaign headquarters, themed ‘Taipei Encore, Only You,’ attended by figures such as Hsinchu Mayor Kao Hung-an~~ focused on ballot assignments and ~~celebrity host Kevin Tsai. Tsai’s planned attendance at~~ disaster preparedness. In the ~~headquarters inauguration~~ official ballot number draw, Chiang Wan-an was assigned number 5, while Shen Po-yang drew ~~commentary~~ number 3. Disputes have also emerged regarding ~~political attire, to which Chiang responded that individual clothing choices should be respected in a democratic society. Meanwhile,~~ Chiang’s “Typhoon Battle: Sick Tree Removal Squad” educational game. Shen criticized the ~~candidates continue~~ initiative as “anti-human nature,” accusing the campaign of using “intimidation” by implying that failure to ~~clash over disaster preparedness following~~ 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, ~~specifically regarding Chiang’s “Typhoon Battle” educational game.~~ Google Trends data indicates that Shen has maintained higher search interest than Chiang over the past week.

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