Taipei Mayor Responds to Political Rival's Criticism, Highlights City's Leading Policies

Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an has addressed criticism from Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) candidate Shen Po-yang, who accused the city government of setting low policy goals and responding with arrogance. Shen had previously stated that if elected, he would improve the city government's work environment, a claim the current administration refuted by stating such improvements are already underway.

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Taipei City was the first in the nation to implement reduced working hours for parents without a pay cut, and we have seen the central government follow suit. Taipei is also willing to share its experiences during this period of promotion, working together with the central government to care for the rights and interests of citizens.

Responding to Shen's remarks, Chiang highlighted Taipei's pioneering policy of reducing working hours for parents without a decrease in salary. He noted that the central government has since followed suit and expressed Taipei's willingness to share its experiences in implementing such initiatives to benefit citizens.

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I am just continuing to focus on municipal affairs.

When questioned about Shen's new business card, which features the phrase 'Grade B,' Chiang stated he remains focused on municipal affairs. He also commented on Shen's previous suggestion of a Taipei-Beijing mayoral forum, a proposal that drew criticism from China's Taiwan Affairs Office. Chiang questioned the stance that any engagement with mainland China constitutes a security breach, implying a contradiction in the approach to cross-strait relations.

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Didn't you say that any contact or exchange with the mainland is a security loophole?