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Chiang Wan-an's Frequent Actions Are Distractions, Highlighting Taipei's Lack of Governance, Says Chou Hsuan

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

Opinion Named sources Context piece
  • Political commentator Chou Hsuan criticized Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an's recent actions as a distraction from a lack of substantive city governance.
  • Chou suggested Chiang's frequent public statements and political maneuvers indicate an ambition for the 2028 presidential election.
  • The commentator argued that Chiang's focus on national issues, rather than Taipei's municipal affairs, highlights the perceived inadequacy of his performance as mayor.

Political commentator Chou Hsuan has criticized Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an's recent high-profile activities, suggesting they are a smokescreen for a perceived lack of substantial achievements in governing the city. Chou characterized Chiang's actions, including his involvement in the "725 anti-toxic oil" incident and his comments on potential cabinet appointments, as "three-legged cat kung fu" – a term implying amateurish or ineffective efforts.

Chiang Wan-an's recent actions are 'three-legged cat kung fu,' which undoubtedly highlights Chiang Wan-an's lack of substance in Taipei's municipal governance.

— Chou HsuanPolitical commentator Chou Hsuan criticized Mayor Chiang Wan-an's recent public activities.

Chou believes Chiang's frequent public statements and political maneuvers, such as naming Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai as a suitable candidate for premier, reveal his underlying ambition for the 2028 presidential election. However, Chou argued that Chiang's attempts to create internal conflict within the Democratic Progressive Party are misguided, especially given Chen Chi-mai's established track record as deputy premier and his strong governance in Kaohsiung.

Chiang Wan-an's ambition for 2028 is becoming obvious. But he should be exploring who is willing to be his Sun Yun-hsuan? Is it Yin Wei?

— Chou HsuanChou Hsuan speculated about Chiang Wan-an's presidential aspirations.

Furthermore, Chou pointed to Chiang's recent engagement with food safety issues, where he appeared to act as a spokesperson for Chen Chi-mai, only to be contradicted by the Kaohsiung mayor. Chou suggested this sequence of events, including the accusation of spreading misinformation without an apology, indicates Chiang's focus is less on Taipei's pressing issues and more on national political maneuvering. Chou posited that Chiang's repeated emphasis on other cities and politicians, rather than his own municipal record, implicitly admits that Taipei's governance under his leadership is lacking.

When everyone starts discussing the points above, it actually proves that Chiang Wan-an's Taipei municipal governance is lacking.

— Chou HsuanChou Hsuan argued that the focus on Chiang's national political moves indicates a weakness in his city administration.

"Normally, a mayor seeking re-election would focus on their own administrative achievements," Chou stated. "Chiang Wan-an barely mentions his own city's governance. What does that mean? It's self-evident." Chou concluded that these actions collectively underscore a deficiency in Chiang's Taipei municipal administration, suggesting his political energy is directed elsewhere rather than towards improving the city he governs.

Normally, a mayor seeking re-election would focus on their own administrative achievements. Chiang Wan-an barely mentions his own city's governance. What does that mean? It's self-evident.

— Chou HsuanChou Hsuan contrasted typical mayoral focus with Chiang Wan-an's perceived priorities.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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