Taipei mayoral race focuses on drug policy and governance
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How it started
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.
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What happened
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.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Taipei mayoral candidates, including Puma Shen, debated drug policy on October 6, 2026.Sub-event
Composite event involving CWA weather advisories, a tropical depression near Hainan, and the concurrent Taipei mayoral race.1 source
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The entities involved
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Central Weather Administration
national meteorological service of Taiwan
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Taipei
special municipality and capital city of Taiwan
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Puma Shen
Taiwanese professor, human rights defender
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Tsai Ing-wen
14th and 15th President of Republic of China (Taiwan)
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