TAIPEI (CNA) — Responding to KMT New Taipei City mayoral candidate Lee Ssu-chuan's proposal for 'joint governance' of Taipei and New Taipei, a notion echoed by Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an, DPP Taipei mayoral candidate Puma Shen stated today that the two can't even agree on the issue of trash cans, and that he will first focus on grassroots visits within Taipei City. A special screening of the film 'Paradise' was held this afternoon, attended by Shen, as well as DPP legislators Lin Yueh-chin, Wu Szu-yao, and Lai Hui-yuan, and Deputy Minister of Health and Welfare Lu Chien-te. Before the event, media asked for Shen's view on Lee's call for 'Taipei-New Taipei joint governance' and Chiang's comment about working together to build a better environment for citizens. Shen viewed joint governance as an old issue, noting that similar platforms have existed in the past. He then pivoted, pointing out that Lee recently proposed installing more trash cans, while Chiang wants to remove them. 'On such a minor matter, they cannot reach a consensus. Where is this so-called joint governance?' Shen questioned. Shen mentioned that while cooperation between cities is natural, there is also competition. The most important goal is for each to propose their vision for their city and work together to make the cities better. When asked if removing trash cans in Taipei would help alleviate the rodent problem, Shen said the long-standing goal has been to prevent trash from being left on the ground, so the focus should be on strict enforcement. He added that citizens need trash cans, and without proper measures, they could become a source for rats. He stated that the key is not whether to remove trash cans but their design, which is why countries around the world have various types, such as smart, compost, refrigerated, and underground bins, to meet different needs. Regarding Mayor Chiang's morning statement that the Republic of China is a sovereign and independent country, followed by his quest