Shen Po-yang joins dragon boat race, likens teamwork to city governance

Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang participated in a dragon boat race in Beitou on the Dragon Boat Festival, drawing a parallel between the sport and effective city governance. Shen described dragon boat racing as an activity that embodies unity, stating that just as rowers must move forward together, city officials must collaborate to govern effectively. He highlighted the necessity of having both leaders to guide and supervisors to remind and correct.

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Dragon boat racing is an activity that embodies unity, and just as rowers must move forward together, city officials must collaborate to govern effectively. There must be someone responsible for leading, and someone responsible for supervising and reminding.

Shen mentioned that he had watched dragon boat videos with his daughter, who acted as his coach, demonstrating how to paddle. He drew inspiration from the local Zhoumei Quyuan Temple, which enshrines Qu Yuan as its main deity, and pledged to emulate the temple's spirit of caring for local residents. Shen noted that as the surrounding Beishi Science Park develops and residents relocate, the spiritual center remains, emphasizing the importance of integrating new developments with the lives of existing residents.

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When paying attention to the development of the AI industry, we cannot forget the residents around Quyuan Temple and how to integrate them with their original lives. This is the most important thing.

While focusing on AI industry development, Shen stressed that it is crucial not to forget the residents around Quyuan Temple and how to integrate them with the new industries. He believes that plans for co-living housing and long-term care, coupled with technological advancements, can upgrade local services and foster symbiosis with the industry, shaping the future of Zhoumei and honoring the temple's protective spirit over its residents.

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Dragon boat racing is an activity that embodies unity. It was more tiring than I imagined, and my core muscles were trembling. But I experienced the unity and cooperation. This time I worked hard and didn't drag everyone down, so it was a successful cooperation.

Reflecting on his first dragon boat experience, Shen admitted it was more tiring than expected, feeling the strain in his core muscles. However, he appreciated the experience of unity and cooperation, feeling he contributed without hindering the team. He noted the presence of city council candidate Lai Chun-han, a former rower, and legislator Wu Si-yao, who set the rhythm from the front, likening this to city governance where leaders guide and others provide constant reminders and supervision. Shen stated that his visions are supported by council members reflecting people's voices, and he will diligently supervise city affairs.

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Shen Po-yang performed very well in his first attempt, he's a monster. Nothing can stump him.