Taipei mayor responds to questions over son’s Scout-based mayoral award

Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an has responded to questions about whether his eldest son, Chiang Te-li, benefited from a conflict of interest after receiving a mayoral award linked to his Scout performance.

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The honorary position does not involve operations, and I did not intervene in its operation.

The questions follow a separate controversy over Chiang Te-li receiving a publicly funded exchange-student opportunity. Critics noted that Chiang Wan-an also serves as honorary president of the Taipei Scouts council, prompting concerns about whether he should have recused himself.

Chiang said the honorary position does not involve operational management. He added that the school had explained that Scout participation was included in the criteria for the mayor’s award before he took office. Regarding the exchange application, he said everything had been handled according to established rules and procedures.

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His application for the exchange program was handled entirely according to the rules and procedures.

Chiang also said he hoped children who work hard and pursue opportunities would receive encouragement rather than lose the right to pursue their dreams. He called for policy discussions to return to rational communication and said his administration would continue advancing Taipei’s municipal projects steadily.

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I hope children who work hard and make an effort will be encouraged, and I do not want them to lose the right to pursue their dreams.