Focus Taiwan
Date: 2019/12/21
By: Liu Kuan-ting and Matthew Mazzetta

Chiang Wan-an (left) and Enoch Wu (right) (CNA file photo)
Both candidates are seen as rising stars in their respective parties, with Chiang, a great-grandson of former President Chiang Kai-shek (蔣介石), often tipped as a future candidate for Taipei mayor, while Wu, a nephew of former DPP Secretary-General Wu Nai-ren (吳乃仁), has gained a high profile since his entry into the race four months ago.
Taipei's District 3, which is comprised of the Zhongshan and Songshan districts, is seen as KMT-leaning, although less so than other areas of the city, which has long been a stronghold of the party.
Chiang Wan-an (left) shakes hands with a visitor at a Taipei market.
In 2016, Chiang won his seat against a divided opposition, with only 47 percent of the vote.
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