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Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang calls Vice Premier Cheng Wen-tsun an important advisor

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Legislator Shen Po-yang, running for Taipei mayor, stated that Vice Premier Cheng Wen-tsun is an important figure he consults.
  • Shen mentioned that Legislator Wang Shih-chien suggested Cheng could serve as deputy mayor.
  • Shen has received numerous suggestions and guidance from Wang Shih-chien regarding city development.

Taiwanese legislator Shen Po-yang, who is campaigning for the Taipei mayoral election, has identified Vice Premier Cheng Wen-tsun as a key figure he consults for advice. This comes after reports that legislator Wang Shih-chien suggested Cheng could be appointed deputy mayor if Shen wins. Shen confirmed that he had met with Wang Shih-chien recently, although the specific topic of Cheng's potential role was not discussed. Instead, their conversation focused on local community matters with residents from Longquan Li.

Shen emphasized the ongoing support he receives from Wang Shih-chien, noting that Wang has consistently offered guidance and suggestions on urban development since they appeared together at a previous event at Bao'an Temple. "Wang Shih-chien has always given me a lot of advice, constantly giving me guidance and suggestions on city affairs," Shen stated.

Wang Shih-chien has always given me a lot of advice, constantly giving me guidance and suggestions on city affairs.

โ€” Shen Po-yangDescribing the support received from fellow legislator Wang Shih-chien regarding his mayoral campaign.

Shen also highlighted Cheng Wen-tsun's past involvement with the think tank "Cheng Ping Tai," where she developed ideas for urban progress. "When she was working on Cheng Ping Tai, she also had many ideas for city development. She has always been a very important person for me to consult," Shen said, underscoring Cheng's influence and his respect for her insights into city planning and governance.

When she was working on Cheng Ping Tai, she also had many ideas for city development. She has always been a very important person for me to consult.

โ€” Shen Po-yangExplaining why Vice Premier Cheng Wen-tsun is a significant figure for advice on urban development.
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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.