Puma Shen.
Taiwanese professor, human rights defender
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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Hsieh Lung-chieh is confirmed as a mayoral candidate in Tainan, while Puma Shen is a candidate in the Taipei elections.Some support2 reports
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Jay Chou visited Taipei Dome while Beijing influenced Puma Shen's family firm and an LNG deal boosted Taiwan's energy resilience.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Puma Shen is confirmed as a DPP mayoral candidate, while Lee Yen-hsiu is identified as a KMT lawmaker.Some support8 reports
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Ko Chih-en held a rally featuring Hou Yu-ih, while Puma Shen was identified as Chiang Wan-an's election challenger.Some support2 reports
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Taipei mayoral candidates, including Puma Shen, debated drug policy on October 6, 2026.Some support3 reports2 developments inside
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Chiang Wan-an and Puma Shen co-hosted a televised debate regarding the Taipei mayoral race on October 1, 2026.Some support1 report
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Beijing imposed sanctions on Puma Shen's family, targeting critics in Taiwan, as announced by Chen Binhua.Some support9 reports
Earlier this month
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Puma Shen's comments sparked political controversy on October 1, 2026.Some support2 reports
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While the CWA issues warnings for Taiwan and monitors a tropical depression near Hainan, Puma Shen launches a mayoral bid in Taipei with Tsai Ing-wen's backing. Separately, Twice has a member from Taiwan.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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Campaigning triggers government regulatory scrutiny under the Civil Servants Election And Recall Act.Some support1 report
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News at the entities that move Puma Shen most-
Beijing StructuralXin spoke at a conference held in Yizhuang, Beijing, on October 21, 2026.Moves Puma Shen
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Democratic Progressive Party StructuralHo Hsin-chun is announced as the DPP candidate for Taichung mayor, while Kaohsiung candidates outline AI industry plans.Moves Puma Shen
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Chinese Communist Party OperationalThe CCP is accused of using cross-border suppression tactics against Taiwan, prompting criticism in Taipei.Moves Puma Shen
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Chiang Wan-an OperationalChiang Wan-an proposed relocating Songshan airport, while Tammy Duckworth's aircraft landed at the facility.Moves Puma Shen
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Kuomintang OperationalThe Kuomintang administration in Taipei is working to improve infrastructure and boost tourism.Moves Puma Shen
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Taipei Shared contextExperts in Taipei warn of global defense capability gaps, citing issues like aircraft carrier shortages and PLA unmanned systems.Moves Puma Shen
Connections
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Beijing Structural
Beijing has used its regulatory power to impose sanctions and launch criminal investigations against Puma Shen.
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Democratic Progressive Party Structural
Puma Shen holds formal positions as a legislator and candidate within the Democratic Progressive Party.
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Chiang Wan-an Operational
Both Chiang Wan-an and Puma Shen are candidates competing for the position of Taipei mayor.
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Tsai Ing-wen Operational
Tsai Ing-wen publicly supports Puma Shen's candidacy.
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Civil Servants Election And Recall Act Structural
The Act establishes the operational boundaries and government scrutiny parameters for individuals engaged in campaigning.
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Kuomintang Operational
Kuomintang and Puma Shen are actively competing in local government and mayoral elections.
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Jaw Shaw-kong Operational
Puma Shen interviewed Jaw Shaw-kong for crossover appeal.
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Taipei Shared context
Puma Shen is campaigning for the mayor of Taipei.
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Xinyi District Shared context
Puma Shen held a campaign motorcade within Xinyi District.
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Chinese Communist Party Operational
The Chinese Communist Party actively targets Puma Shen in response to their critical stance.
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Ecuador Transactional
Puma Shen's family conducted specific business dealings with Ecuador.
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Changhua County Shared context
Puma Shen conducted a campaign merchandise launch within Changhua County.
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CCP Mentioned together
The single snapshot describes CCP's sanctions against Taiwanese society but does not explicitly couple the relationship to Puma Shen.
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Enoch Wu Mentioned together
Puma Shen referenced a previous proposal by Enoch Wu.
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Shih Mentioned together
The single snapshot is too vague to establish a specific coupled relationship between the two individuals.
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Lee Yen-hsiu Mentioned together
The single piece of evidence describes actions by B but does not establish any direct coupling or interaction with A.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
8 events- Hsieh Lung-chieh is confirmed as a mayoral candidate in Tainan, while Puma Shen is a candidate in the Taipei elections.
- Jay Chou visited Taipei Dome while Beijing influenced Puma Shen's family firm and an LNG deal boosted Taiwan's energy resilience.
- Puma Shen is confirmed as a DPP mayoral candidate, while Lee Yen-hsiu is identified as a KMT lawmaker.
- Ko Chih-en held a rally featuring Hou Yu-ih, while Puma Shen was identified as Chiang Wan-an's election challenger.
- Taipei mayoral candidates, including Puma Shen, debated drug policy on October 6, 2026.
- Chiang Wan-an and Puma Shen co-hosted a televised debate regarding the Taipei mayoral race on October 1, 2026.
- Beijing imposed sanctions on Puma Shen's family, targeting critics in Taiwan, as announced by Chen Binhua.
- Puma Shen's comments sparked political controversy on October 1, 2026.
September 2026
2 events- While the CWA issues warnings for Taiwan and monitors a tropical depression near Hainan, Puma Shen launches a mayoral bid in Taipei with Tsai Ing-wen's backing. Separately, Twice has a member from Taiwan.
- Campaigning triggers government regulatory scrutiny under the Civil Servants Election And Recall Act.