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Taipei mayoral race tightens, raising cross-strait tension concerns

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Taipei's mayoral race is unexpectedly tight, with incumbent Mayor Wayne Chiang Wan-an of the Kuomintang facing a strong challenge from Puma Shen of the Democratic Progressive Party. This close contest is being closely monitored for its potential impact on the Kuomintang party and the strained relations between Taiwan and Beijing. Initially, Chiang was projected to win comfortably, but recent polls show a significant shift in support towards Shen. AI

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Taipei mayoral race tightens, raising cross-strait tension concerns

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Lawrence Chung ·

    Could Taipei’s unexpectedly tight mayoral race add to cross-strait tensions?

    Taipei Mayor Wayne Chiang Wan-an faces an unexpectedly tough re-election fight in a race closely watched for its potential to damage the main opposition party Kuomintang and further strain the island’s relations with Beijing. Just five months ago, Chiang appeared comfortably posi…

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