Ke Chien-ming Envious of Taipei's Heated Race? Laments 'My Opponent Is So Boring' After Watching Chiang and Shen's Policy Clash

With the 2026 local elections approaching, Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang has proposed policy initiatives such as ground lease housing and the expansion of citizen sports stations, engaging in a heated exchange with incumbent Mayor Chiang Wan-an. In response, Kuomintang (KMT) legislator and Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Ke Chien-ming expressed on the program 'Shaokang's War Room' that she is 'actually quite envious of Taipei,' noting the dynamic policy debates between Chiang and Shen, and lamenting, 'My opponent is so, so boring.' Regarding Shen's proposal to expand citizen sports stations—offering luggage storage, changing facilities, and shower services at MRT stations, trailheads, and parks—some KMT councilors have criticized it as overly unrealistic. On the 12th, Chiang Wan-an responded, 'Of course, I'm open to any constructive suggestions. This issue is currently under extensive discussion, with various opinions. However, as mayor, I must conduct more comprehensive and holistic evaluations, ensuring practical and feasible implementation.' Ke Chien-ming frankly stated, 'From an electoral standpoint, I'm quite envious of Taipei. Shen and Chiang can exchange sharp critiques, but in Kaohsiung, my opponent (DPP Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Lai Jui-long) is truly boring. Nothing he says generates attention, so I honestly don't know what to counter-attack on.' Ke added that despite Shen's significant effort in holding a major municipal briefing, why is everyone fixated on just one point—whether people can shower at MRT stations? She personally believes the idea of installing shower rooms in MRT stations is debatable, including considerations of hygiene, water flow, and safety. However, she questioned whether the public's narrow focus on this single issue suggests that Shen's policy proposals lack broader appeal or standout vision.