Neihu Traffic Solution: Shen Po-yang Campaign Denounces 'Residential-Industrial Integration' as Fake News

Central News Agency (Reporter: Huang Li-yun, Taipei, June 17) — Traffic congestion in Neihu has drawn widespread attention. The campaign office of Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang today issued a statement firmly denying recent false reports claiming Shen supported 'residential-industrial integration.' The office emphasized that Shen never made such statements and urged the public not to be misled by disinformation. A 'Fact-Checking Zone' has been established on the official website.

In a press release this morning, Shen's campaign office strongly clarified that a blue-camp Taipei city councilor recently fabricated statements on a talk show, falsely attributing remarks to Shen that he never made. This misinformation, the office said, has been widely circulated online under the guise of 'residential-industrial integration.' The campaign called on the public to verify original sources and avoid being deceived by false narratives.

The office stated that since entering the race, Shen has consistently sought rational discussion with Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an on municipal issues. However, it expressed regret that Chiang has not responded directly, while affiliated figures and fan pages continue to label Shen and spread false information — a practice not aligned with what Taipei citizens expect from an election campaign.

The campaign explained that during a recent interview on Sanlih TV's program 'Figures of the Era,' host Cheng Hung-yi asked Shen about solutions for Neihu's traffic problems. Shen responded that solutions do exist: former Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je and former Health Minister Chen Shih-chung had previously proposed measures. Future projects like the Taipei Metro Minsheng-Xizhi Line and the Eastern Loop Line will help alleviate traffic, but until these infrastructure projects are completed, Neihu faces a 'six-year traffic dark period.'

Shen emphasized that during this dark period, solutions include staggering corporate work hours and, fundamentally, 'ensuring housing can accommodate those who work in the area.' Neihu is a vibrant region, and 'as long as housing is affordable, people can live here.'

When Cheng noted that Neihu's housing prices are very high, Shen replied that they indeed are, which is why marriage-and-child-rearing housing and youth tech housing should be strengthened in Neihu to 'alleviate traffic to some extent.' Additionally, ESG incentives for Neihu Science Park companies, flexible work hour arrangements, staggered commuting times, and electric shuttle buses for 'last-mile' connectivity should be implemented as a comprehensive strategy to address the six-year traffic challenge.

However, the blue-camp councilor recently claimed on another program that Shen said solving Neihu's issues means 'letting people live where they work, so traffic problems will disappear,' and falsely stated that 'when Cheng asked about high housing prices, Shen replied, 'Yes, I haven't thought that far yet.''

The campaign stressed that Shen never made these statements. Video and audio recordings of the original program are publicly available for verification.

Meanwhile, Shen's official website has launched a 'Fact-Checking Zone' (https://puma.taipei/fact-checks), which currently lists 12 fabricated claims and corresponding clarifications. The public is encouraged to visit the site to verify facts and correct misinformation. (Editor: Chang Ming-kun) 1150617

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