Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an faced a hostile reception at a Pride event following a contentious police raid on the gay bar Commander D. The raid led to the detention of 51 people and the arrest of the venue’s owner, prompting allegations of excessive force and discrimination. Chiang, a Kuomintang (KMT) member seeking reelection, issued an apology and initiated an internal investigation. The Taipei government pledged new police guidelines and training, while upcoming polls and the investigation’s findings could influence the closely contested race against Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) challenger Puma Shen.
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