Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an on Lee Kuan Yew City Prize Honor: 'Nobel Prize' for Global City Evaluation

Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an returned from Singapore after receiving the Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize Special Award, the first such honor for a Taiwanese city. He described the trip as "fruitful and beyond expectations," highlighting one-on-one meetings with city leaders and teams that allowed for mutual learning on governance.

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The harvest was full and beyond expectations.

Chiang emphasized that the award, globally recognized as the "Nobel Prize" for city evaluations, was a testament to the collective efforts of past administrations, civil servants, and citizens. He noted that the platform facilitated exchanges with mayors and teams from major global cities, enabling them to share experiences and address common challenges like extreme climate, aging populations, low birth rates, and regional politics.

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It is the globally recognized Nobel Prize for city evaluations.

During his visit, Chiang also toured Singapore's Punggol Digital District, a 50-hectare area with meticulous planning that integrates schools, transit hubs, residential zones, and autonomous vehicle trials. He also visited the Singapore National Stadium to understand how it drives concert economics through public-private partnerships to boost entertainment consumption and overall business opportunities.

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We want to thank the efforts of past city governments, past mayors and their teams, hardworking civil servants, and every citizen for allowing Taipei to stand on the international stage.

Chiang expressed his intention to bring these valuable experiences back to Taipei, aiming for continuous improvement in the city. He believes that while cities have different backgrounds, they all face similar global challenges and can learn from each other's innovative approaches.

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The harvest was full and beyond expectations.