Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an Returns from Singapore, Shares Governance with Global City Leaders

According to Central News Agency, Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an attended the award ceremony for the 2026 Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize Special Award in Singapore on the 14th. The award recognizes Taipei's outstanding efforts in sustainable urban development and improving citizens' quality of life.

Mayor Chiang led a municipal delegation of over ten officials to Singapore, participating not only in the award ceremony but also in an international urban forum. He exchanged views with mayors from various cities on policy innovations and successful urban development models.

During his stay, the delegation visited Punggol Digital District to study Singapore’s advanced smart city initiatives, aiming to apply similar digital governance strategies in Taipei. On the morning of departure, Mayor Chiang visited the Singapore National Stadium to examine how large-scale venues can drive concert-driven economic growth—a model Taipei seeks to emulate.

Mayor Chiang returned to Taiwan on China Airlines flight CI754, arriving at Taoyuan International Airport in the evening of the 17th. When asked by reporters about the outcomes of the trip, he responded positively, stating the experience was 'very good' and emphasized the value of cross-city policy learning.

While waiting for his luggage, several members of the public approached him for photos. Mayor Chiang kindly obliged each request, taking selfies and group photos, demonstrating his approachable leadership style.

This international recognition and exchange are expected to elevate Taipei’s global profile and inspire future urban policy development.