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Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an

Taiwan ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ผ Elections & Politics

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Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an received the Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize Special Award, the first for a Taiwanese city, drawing comparisons to a 'Nobel Prize' for urban evaluation. His use of a 'hot pot' metaphor for Taipei has faced criticism, though allies defend it. The award's significance is debated, with some suggesting it offers a lesson in governance.

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ผ Taiwan/Chinese

Taipei Mayor respects caucuses' decision on no-confidence vote, links premier to oil scandal

- Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an stated he respects the decisions of the KMT and TPP caucuses regarding a no-confidence vote against the premier. - The mayor believes Premier Cho Jung-tai should take political responsibility for a carcinogenic oil scandal. - Chiang emphasized that discussions about food safety are being diverted by manufactured conflicts.