Shen Boyang Campaigns On Municipal Issues

Shen Boyang addressed the long-standing political presence of the Kuomintang in Taipei, noting the party has held power for 70 years with only a brief period of Democratic Progressive Party rule. Shen Boyang has announced intentions to run for Mayor of Taipei in the 2026 elections. He has proposed a new legal framework for city governance, drawing praise from several Green Camp political figures including Mao Si-pei and Chang Hsiao-chuan. Kuomintang legislator Hsu Chiao-hsin responded to the announcement by noting the KMT's 70-year history of governing Taipei. Shen's platform focuses on changing city administration through new regulatory approaches. KMT legislator Hsu Chiao-hsin commented on Shen's candidacy, noting his emergence follows internal DPP polling and comparing his rise to previous political shifts in Taipei. Shen reportedly emerged as the preferred candidate after internal DPP polling showed him leading over former Vice Chairman Lien Sheng-wen. Shen Boyang stated he would not cancel the Taipei-Shanghai Twin City Forum if elected. Shen Boyang has been actively engaging with Taipei citizens to familiarize himself with municipal affairs. Shen Po-yang's actions and words are seen as similar to President Lai Ching-te's past 'unity' initiatives. His recent haircut is humorously noted as something that would appeal to older voters. Political strategist Shen Boyang is focusing on municipal construction and citizens' livelihoods to gain support from swing voters, moving away from past 'anti-China, protect Taiwan' rhetoric.