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Taipei Mayor Faces Backlash at Pride Event After Gay Bar Raid
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an faced a hostile reception at a Pride event following a police raid on a local gay bar. The raid resulted in the detention of 51 individuals and the arrest of the venue's owner, sparking allegations of excessive force and discrimination. Mayor Chiang issued an apology and initiated an internal investigation to address public outcry. This incident has intensified scrutiny on his administration and may impact his reelection bid.