Invited to Participate in International City Forum, Shen Po-yang: Focus on Citizen Participation
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an invited Shen Po-yang to participate in the Taipei International City Forum. In response, Shen emphasized that the focus of such forums should be on citizen participation, not merely between leaders or tied to one individual. He advocates for fostering direct citizen exchange through an 'Infinite City Forum,' questioning the relevance of the existing 'Twin City Forum' if citizens feel indifferent.
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Taipei, April 29 (CNA) — When asked about the "Infinite City Forum" today, Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an stated that Taipei has hosted the Taipei International City Forum for two consecutive years, and he welcomes Shen Po-yang to participate. Shen Po-yang responded that the focus should be on citizen participation, not just between leaders, and certainly not tied to one person.
The Democratic Progressive Party's nominee for Taipei Mayor has not yet been announced. Non-constituency legislator Shen Po-yang, a popular candidate, recently discussed in an exclusive interview that the Twin City Forum is unnecessary and that Taiwan should go international. As the capital, Taipei should align with international cities and hold an "Infinite City Forum" with major cities like Tokyo, New York, and Paris.
When Mayor Chiang Wan-an was asked this morning about Shen Po-yang's proposal for an "Infinite City Forum," he said that Taipei has hosted the Taipei International City Forum for two consecutive years, inviting mayors from major cities worldwide to share experiences in urban governance. If there is an opportunity, he welcomes Shen Po-yang to the Taipei International City Forum.
This afternoon, Shen Po-yang, together with legislator Wu Pei-yi, who is running for the DPP Taipei City Party Committee chairman election, several new party members, and Taipei City Party Committee chairman Chang Mao-nan, held a snack exchange event at the party committee office. New candidates provided local delicacies from their respective constituencies and collectively shouted the slogan "New force for city affairs, Taipei more powerful."
Shen Po-yang, when interviewed by the media, stated that whether he can participate in the Taipei International City Forum is not the most important thing; the focus should be on citizen participation. A good forum should have local participation and follow-up.
He said that "Infinite City" refers to forums between cities that allow citizens from both sides to interact, not just between leaders, and certainly not an "Infinite Wan-an Forum."
The media asked if he supported abolishing the Twin City Forum. Shen Po-yang said that cities should belong to their citizens, and the focus should be on citizen-to-citizen exchange. A great city should not be tied to just one person.
He stated that the Twin City Forum has been held many times. If information about cities is to be provided, it should be assessed whether the other party or the local government can be trusted. If citizens feel indifferent to holding the forum, why not transfer related resources to more meaningful things.
Shen Po-yang also stated that the overall planning for mayoral candidates should still be decided by the party's election strategy committee, but he will do his best to participate in related activities for Taipei City Council members.
In addition, when asked about cooperation among party factions, Wu Pei-yi said that a Taipei team would be formed and would definitely be united. Shen Po-yang will continue to dialogue with party council members. The Taipei team will be young and energetic and will fight a beautiful election campaign.
Shen Po-yang added that in the past, there was no factionalism when discussing relevant issues in the Legislative Yuan because the goals were consistent, so they must be united and do their best. (Editor: Hsiao Po-wen) 1150429
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The Democratic Progressive Party's nominee for Taipei Mayor has not yet been announced. Non-constituency legislator Shen Po-yang, a popular candidate, recently discussed in an exclusive interview that the Twin City Forum is unnecessary and that Taiwan should go international. As the capital, Taipei should align with international cities and hold an "Infinite City Forum" with major cities like Tokyo, New York, and Paris.
When Mayor Chiang Wan-an was asked this morning about Shen Po-yang's proposal for an "Infinite City Forum," he said that Taipei has hosted the Taipei International City Forum for two consecutive years, inviting mayors from major cities worldwide to share experiences in urban governance. If there is an opportunity, he welcomes Shen Po-yang to the Taipei International City Forum.
This afternoon, Shen Po-yang, together with legislator Wu Pei-yi, who is running for the DPP Taipei City Party Committee chairman election, several new party members, and Taipei City Party Committee chairman Chang Mao-nan, held a snack exchange event at the party committee office. New candidates provided local delicacies from their respective constituencies and collectively shouted the slogan "New force for city affairs, Taipei more powerful."
Shen Po-yang, when interviewed by the media, stated that whether he can participate in the Taipei International City Forum is not the most important thing; the focus should be on citizen participation. A good forum should have local participation and follow-up.
He said that "Infinite City" refers to forums between cities that allow citizens from both sides to interact, not just between leaders, and certainly not an "Infinite Wan-an Forum."
The media asked if he supported abolishing the Twin City Forum. Shen Po-yang said that cities should belong to their citizens, and the focus should be on citizen-to-citizen exchange. A great city should not be tied to just one person.
He stated that the Twin City Forum has been held many times. If information about cities is to be provided, it should be assessed whether the other party or the local government can be trusted. If citizens feel indifferent to holding the forum, why not transfer related resources to more meaningful things.
Shen Po-yang also stated that the overall planning for mayoral candidates should still be decided by the party's election strategy committee, but he will do his best to participate in related activities for Taipei City Council members.
In addition, when asked about cooperation among party factions, Wu Pei-yi said that a Taipei team would be formed and would definitely be united. Shen Po-yang will continue to dialogue with party council members. The Taipei team will be young and energetic and will fight a beautiful election campaign.
Shen Po-yang added that in the past, there was no factionalism when discussing relevant issues in the Legislative Yuan because the goals were consistent, so they must be united and do their best. (Editor: Hsiao Po-wen) 1150429
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