Taipei City Mayor
Wan-an Chiang
Taipei’s democracy is like a spicy hotpot—sweaty, imperfect, but undeniably addictive.
On his first U.S. East Coast visit as Taipei mayor, Wan-an Chiang met with Boston City Council President Ruthzee Louijeune and Mayor Michelle Wu to reaffirm the sister city relationship between Taipei and Boston. He also spoke at Harvard University on democratic resilience, cross-strait ties, and his vision for a more inclusive capital.
This report, co-authored with senior correspondent Wen-Shin Chang, follows the city-level diplomacy and political subtext behind his high-profile visit.
State Senator
Steve Chan
In the closely-watched New York’s District 17 election, retired NYPD officer Steve Chan successfully challenging incumbent State Senator Iwen Chu in the only Chinese American–versus–Taiwanese American race this election cycle.
With deep roots in Brooklyn’s immigrant community and a campaign shaped by frustration over migrant housing policies, Chan positions himself as a grassroots conservative voice.
Through on-the-ground reporting and inclusive interviews, Hsuan documented Chan’s first-ever entry into politics, his proposed policies, and the broader political dynamics within the Chinese American electorate.
2024 Presidential election& 2025 Mayoral election
In the lead-up to the 2024 U.S. presidential election and through the 2025 NYC mayoral primaries, Hsuan reported from Brooklyn’s Chinese communities to document how federal policies played out at the neighborhood level and influenced local voter attitudes.
From polling site coverage to post-election analysis, the series explores how voter sentiment, bilingual access, and party affiliation are shifting in Asian American districts.
With turnout data and voter voices at the forefront, the reporting traces how immigration policy, local frustrations, and identity politics are reshaping civic participation in one of New York’s fastest-growing Mandarin-speaking communities.