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  1. Nvidia opened its first overseas HQ in Taipei while local political rivals, Chiang Wan-an (KMT) and Puma Shen (DPP), face election challenges.

Taipei Mayoral Candidates Pitch Policies Amid Local Spending Plans

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Chiang Wan-an and Puma Shen debated for the Taipei mayoral position, pitching various worker and family policies at a labor event. Chiang Wan-an cited improvements in pay and leave for city employees, noting that the monthly cleaning team bonus rose from NT$8,000 to NT$10,000. Taipei plans to spend over NT$1 billion on replacing 240 environmental service vehicles between 2026 and 2028. Puma Shen proposed improving childcare environments, reducing working hours for young parents, and offering free psychological counseling sessions.

From econotimes.com

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The proposals detail significant municipal spending and changes to labor benefits within Taipei. The city department plans to increase the annual health-check benefit for cleaning-team members from NT$3,000 to NT$5,000 in 2027, with over NT$12.45 million budgeted for the increase. These plans reflect ongoing city investment in infrastructure and worker welfare.

Nvidia opened its first overseas headquarters in Taipei while local political rivals Chiang Wan-an and Puma Shen face election challenges.

From econotimes.com

Who's involved

  • Chiang Wan-anCandidate for Taipei mayor, affiliated with the Kuomintang political party.
  • Puma ShenCandidate for Taipei mayor, affiliated with the Democratic Progressive Party.
  • TaipeiThe municipality where the mayoral election is taking place and where policies are implemented.
  • KuomintangPolitical party affiliated with Chiang Wan-an.
  • Democratic Progressive PartyPolitical party affiliated with Puma Shen.

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  1. Lee Che-hua commented on the ongoing Taipei mayoral race.Sub-event
  2. The two political rivals held a debate for the Taipei mayoral race.1 source

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