Central News Agency (CNA Taipei, July 2, 2024) Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an and Democratic Progressive Party Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang attended a ceremony at Zhinan Temple today. Chiang Wan-an stated that Taiwan does not lack political rhetoric and that central and local governments should work together to face natural disasters. Shen Po-yang responded that reflecting citizens' voices is not political rhetoric. President Lai Ching-te, Shen Po-yang, Chiang Wan-an, and others attended the Zhinan Temple's three-offering ceremony this morning. During his speech, the President mentioned past floods in Neihu, which occurred in areas like Dahu Mountain Village, but noted that this year's floods affected areas rarely seen in 40 to 50 years. He expressed hope that all county and city governments would investigate the true causes of flooding and, if there are deficiencies, propose flood control plans, which the central government will strongly support. Chiang Wan-an's speech began by detailing the temple's history and praising its charity foundation for assisting the underprivileged. He mentioned that Zhinan Temple donated NT$1.5 million, totaling NT$6 million over four years, to Wanfang Hospital to aid in the reconstruction of its second intensive care unit. Wanfang Hospital was upgraded to a medical center in 2004, and like Zhinan Temple, which has become a center of local faith, it serves as a medical center for the area. Chiang Wan-an stated that the Taipei City Government has assisted Zhinan Temple in planting 650 cherry trees annually, with an additional 100 trees to be planted, aiming to make the area a cherry blossom secret spot in Taipei. The long-awaited pedestrian bridge has completed its design and an investment of NT$1.1 billion will be used to construct a 390-meter bridge connecting Tianen Temple and Maokong Station, allowing citizens to experience the local scenery. Chiang Wan-an said that in the face of extreme weather, the central and local governme