Taipei-Shanghai Forum Postponed Due to Elections, Chiang Wan-an: No Fixed Schedule in the Past

(Central News Agency reporter Yang Shu-min, Taipei, 11th) Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an attended a public welfare event today. Media interviews reported that this year's Taipei-Shanghai Twin City Forum would be held after the elections to accommodate electoral concerns. Chiang Wan-an stated that there has been no fixed schedule for the forum in the past, and suitable times are always discussed and coordinated by both sides.

Chiang Wan-an attended the "Public Welfare Taipei Charity Platform" Thanksgiving event today. During media interviews, it was reported that this year's Twin City Forum would be held after the elections due to electoral considerations, and it would not follow the "more exchanges" route of KMT Chairman Cheng Li-wen. Chiang Wan-an was asked how he views KMT Vice Chairman Chang Jung-kung's positioning of cross-strait relations within the "One China framework."

Chiang Wan-an said that the Twin City Forum has been a very important exchange platform between Taipei and Shanghai for many years, facilitating exchanges on many municipal issues and learning from each other. It has always adhered to the principles of equality, dignity, goodwill, and mutual benefit. Therefore, there has been no fixed time for its past events, and both sides always discuss and coordinate a suitable time.

The media also focused on the review of the military procurement budget, questioning past reports of arms dealers allegedly engaged in improper bidding, such as those in the interior decoration or aquaculture industries. Chiang Wan-an was asked for his opinion. Chiang Wan-an said that last week in the Legislative Yuan, including the KMT caucus, they united and worked together with the opposition to pass the military procurement budget. Therefore, he believes that it is necessary to ensure that every penny of the budget is spent wisely.

Chiang Wan-an reiterated that he has always emphasized his support for strengthening national defense capabilities and carrying out necessary and reasonable military procurements. (Editor: Li Hsi-chang) 1150511

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