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- 1DPP's Puma Shen surges in Taipei mayor race●Frozen Garlic analyses the electoral contest for Taipei City mayor. The race is between a KMT princeling and a DPP outsi
Political analysis site Frozen Garlic examines the contest for Taipei City mayor, pitting a KMT establishment figure, often described as a princeling, against DPP outsider Puma Shen. Although Taipei has long been considered a KMT stronghold, Shen's support has been rising sharply and unexpectedly, prompting discussion about whether the DPP could mount a genuine challenge in the capital.
- 2New Taipei mayoral race opens in Taiwan's local elections●Frozen Garlic covers the campaign launches of the DPP and KMT candidates for mayor of New Taipei City The KMT's Hammer L
The campaign launches of the two main contenders for mayor of New Taipei City are drawing attention. The KMT has put forward Hammer Lee (李四川), a former deputy mayor of Taipei City, while the DPP is running Legislator Su Chiao-hui (蘇巧慧). Analysts note New Taipei is widely seen as a barometer of Taiwan's local elections, giving the contest national significance.