Chiang shortens Shanghai trip for Twin City Forum over Taipei stabbingBy Kan Meng-lin and Sam Garcia / Staff reporter, with staff writerTaipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an (蔣萬安) would only attend this weekend’s Taipei-Shanghai Twin City Forum for one morning before returning to Taiwan, the Taipei City Government said yesterday. Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an speaks to reporters in the city yesterday. However, considering the 15-year history of the forum, Chiang decided to compromise and shorten his trip to Shanghai, it said. A thank-you luncheon that was to be hosted by the Taipei delegation after the forum has reportedly been canceled. Meanwhile, Chiang on Sunday announced that Taipei would conduct a high-intensity drill at Taipei City Hall MRT Station on Friday.

Source: Taipei Times December 24, 2025 06:14 UTC