Taiwan ruling party nominates lawmaker sanctioned by China for Taipei mayor - Reuters
Taiwan ruling party nominates lawmaker sanctioned by China for Taipei mayor Reuters
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"first-rate talent who understands how hard it was for Taiwan to transition from authoritarian rule to democracy."
— Lai Ching-te , Politician
"President Lai Ching-te regards Shen as a formidable talent in countering authoritarian tendencies."
— Lai Ching-te , Politician
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Chiang Wan-an is the mayor of Taipei.
President of Taiwan.
Puma Shen is a lawmaker nominated by Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party for Taipei mayor and has been sanctioned by China.
A lawmaker from Taiwan's ruling party nominated for Taipei mayor.
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The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has selected legislator Puma Shen as its candidate for the Taipei mayoral election, aiming to transform Taipei into a leading international city.
Puma Shen, nominated by Taiwan's DPP for Taipei mayor, faces sanctions from China over his 'separatist' stance. He challenges incumbent KMT's Chiang Wan-an, with the election gauging voter sentiment ahead of the 2028 presidential race.
Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has nominated legislator Puma Shen as its candidate for Taipei mayor. Shen has been sanctioned by China for his alleged support of 'separatism'.
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