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Mayor Chiang wows at fashion show with monochrome suit
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an makes a fashionable statement at Taipei Fashion Week, sparking excitement among attendees and online followers with his monochrome suit. Interestingly, Chiang revealed that his son played a key role in choosing his eye-catching outfits, highlighting the significance of family involvement in personal style.
2023/10/23 16:44
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Mayor promotes Taipei Fashion Week finale with attire poll
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an took to Facebook to showcase two different outfits by designers Bob Chien and Kuan Chen, asking the public to vote for his attire for the closing show of Taipei Fashion Week 2023.
2023/10/16 12:37
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Taiwan’s civil defense personnel aging, decreasing
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an calls for a comprehensive civil defense plan amid a decline and aging of personnel. The plea comes as Taiwan faces increasing cross-strait tensions and as the National Police Agency seeks to recruit younger volunteers.
2023/10/15 16:43
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Over 10,000 attend grand foot-washing event in Taipei
A grand foot-washing event, which set the Guinness World Record in 2013, was held in front of the Presidential Office in Taipei. Over 10,000 people, including Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an and Yunlin County magistrate Chang Li-shan, attended the event, which aimed to demonstrate filial piety by offering to wash the feet of parents.
2023/10/15 16:29
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Chiang seeks to allocate NT$190M for Taipei Music Center
Taipei City Mayor Chiang Wan-an announces plans to allocate NT$190 million in unsettled project funds for the Taipei Music Center. The city government will communicate with the Ministry of Culture regarding the funds. This move has sparked accusations from a Democratic Progressive Party Taipei City councilor, who believes the mayor’s actions are influenced by political alliances.
2023/10/14 16:06
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Mayor Chiang leads family run for National Day celebration
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an celebrates Double Tenth Day with a heartwarming family run. Chiang emphasizes the spirit of National Day, and the event highlights Republic of China elements.
2023/10/10 17:29
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DPP berates New Taipei Mayor Hou Yu-ih for missing meeting
Tensions escalate at New Taipei City Council as DPP council members criticize absent Mayor Hou Yu-ih, who is also a KMT presidential candidate. DPP members question the authority of Deputy Mayor Liu He-jan, who is standing in for Hou.
2023/09/27 18:36
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Dazhi apartment building demolition begins amid safety risks
Demolition of the damaged Dazhi apartment building commenced under Deputy Mayor Lee’s supervision on Tuesday morning (Sept. 26). The affected residents are being offered temporary housing.
2023/09/26 18:08
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Mayor Chiang in Seoul for World Cities Summit Mayors Forum
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an visits Seoul for the World Cities Summit Mayors Forum 2023, focusing on city diplomacy and youth development. He meets with Mayor Oh Se-hoon and signs a significant MOU, bolstering ties between the two cities. Stay updated with this diplomatic event.
2023/09/25 18:53
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Chiang Wan-an visits flood-prone sandbar Shezidao
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an visits flood-prone Shezidao, facing mixed reactions from residents over the expropriation zone. Development plans and opposition stir debate. Get the latest updates on Shezidao’s future.
2023/09/23 18:51
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Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an shines in TIME100 Next list
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an has been named one of the world’s most influential rising figures in TIME magazine’s TIME100 Next list. He discusses his commitment to urban development and potential presidential candidacy, aiming to inject new energy into Taiwan’s political landscape.
2023/09/14 20:32
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KMT presidential candidate Hou confident about U.S. trip
The opposition Kuomintang (KMT) presidential candidate and New Taipei City Mayor Hou Yu-ih said Wednesday (Sept. 13) that he is confident about his trip to the U.S. from Sept. 14 to Sept. 21.
2023/09/13 20:18
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Taipei mayor undeterred by provisional attachment rejection
Taipei City Mayor Chiang Wan-an remains firm in supporting residents affected by Kee Tai’s construction blunder on Wednesday (Sept. 13), despite the city government’s recent provisional attachment rejection.
2023/09/13 16:55
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Dazhi residents retrieve belongings with limited time
Evacuated Dazhi apartment residents return for belongings amid time constraints. Taipei Mayor vows accountability. Compensation plans are monitored closely.
2023/09/12 18:39
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Taipei mayor moves to resolve Dazhi building subsidence
Chiang Wan-an introduced four measures on Sept. 11 to resolve the issue of residential subsidence caused by improper handling by Kee Tai Properties.
2023/09/11 16:49
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Investigation continues after Taipei buildings subside
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an inspected the affected neighborhood near the collapsed construction site on Dazhi Street in Zhongshan District, Taipei City, on Friday (Sept. 8). This inspection followed the evacuation of 369 residents from their homes late Thursday night.
2023/09/08 21:35
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Taipei Mayor defends city against residents’ former petition
A construction disaster in Taipei’s Zhongshan District has left several homes heavily damaged and unstable. Residents blame Kee Tai Properties for the careless construction activities that led to the catastrophe.
2023/09/08 15:33
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New Taipei honors athletes, coaches for sports excellence
The New Taipei City Government honored 74 athletes, coaches, and teams for their contributions to sports in 2023. Mayor Hou Yu-ih commended the attendees for their unyielding spirit.
2023/09/08 13:03
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Taipei Mayor bans residents from retrieving belongings
Multiple housing units on Lane 94 of Dazhi St., in Taipei’s Zhongshan district are severely listing, cracked, with one fully collapsed. Kee Tai Properties Co. is being blamed for construction mismanagement, and outraged citizens have reported the issue to city officials.
2023/09/08 11:36
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Taipei Mayor to investigate residential building subsidence
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an has promised to investigate the matter and provide reparations to affected residents.
2023/09/08 10:25
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Mayor Chiang Wan-an reviews Taipei’s flood control plan
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an attended a Municipal Administrative Meeting on Tuesday, (Sept. 5). During the pre-meeting press interview, Chiang addressed questions regarding flooding issues in Taipei and requested budget allocations from the central government.
2023/09/05 17:20
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Taipei-Shanghai City Forum sees 45 MOUs signed
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an announced on Thursday (Aug. 31) the significant results achieved at this year’s twin-city forum: 45 memorandums of understanding (MOUs) signed between Taipei and Shanghai.
2023/08/31 15:44
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Cross-strait dialogue vital, says Taipei mayor at forum
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an highlights cross-strait dialogue’s significance at the Taipei-Shanghai Twin City Forum. Learn about the event’s vital role and shared values amid volatile relations.
2023/08/30 16:26
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Mayor Chiang leads delegation to Taipei-Shanghai Forum
Taipei City Mayor Chiang Wan-an headed to Shanghai on Tuesday morning (Aug. 29) for the Taipei-Shanghai Twin City Forum and highlighted the importance of maintaining dialogue across the Taiwan Strait.
2023/08/29 13:04
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Taipei Mayor to attend Shanghai Forum on Aug. 29
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an is set to attend the 2023 Taipei-Shanghai Twin-City Forum in Shanghai from August 29 to 31, marking the first visit to mainland China by a public official from the fourth generation of the Chiang family since the Chinese Civil War.
2023/08/28 10:37