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Taiwan Ruling Party Nominates Lawmaker Sanctioned by China for Taipei Mayor

Shen’s campaign is already taking shape, with lawmaker Wu Szu-yao named manager and party committees set to confirm the nomination.

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Taiwan ruling party nominates lawmaker sanctioned by China for Taipei mayor

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The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) held an election strategy meeting this morning and confirmed that it will nominate legislator Shen Po-yang to run for Taipei mayor, challenging incumbent mayor Chiang Wan-an. The DPP will hold a Central Executive Committee meeting this afternoon to approve the nomination. President Lai Ching-te, who also serves as the DPP chairman, will host the nomination press conference to officially launch Shen Po-yang'…

Media reports indicate that the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) will hold an election strategy meeting on the 13th to nominate legislator Shen Po-yang as a candidate for Taipei mayor. Shen Po-yang responded that he respects the election strategy meeting's decision. In response, DPP caucus whip Chuang Jui-hsiung stated on the 12th that the final decision will depend on tomorrow's announcement, but they have very high expectations for Shen Po-y…

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Focus Taiwan broke the news in Taiwan on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
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