“双城论坛”15年，台北市长蒋万安盼“双城好，两岸好”

Group 1 - The "Twin City Forum" between Shanghai and Taipei is set to take place, with Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an shortening his visit to Shanghai due to a recent random murder incident in Taipei, opting to attend only the main forum on December 28 [1][2] - The forum has been held for 15 years, focusing on municipal exchanges, and aims to maintain good relations between the two cities, with Chiang expressing a desire to continue these exchanges [1][2] - Originally scheduled for late September, the forum was postponed due to disagreements from Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council and Labor Department regarding a vocational training memorandum, leading to a nearly three-month delay before the new date was confirmed [2][3] Group 2 - The theme of this year's forum is "Technology Changes Life," aiming to promote experience sharing and interaction in areas such as healthcare, rail transportation, and elderly care [2] - The forum has resulted in the signing of 47 cooperation memorandums since its inception in 2010, highlighting the ongoing collaboration between Shanghai and Taipei [2] - Chiang Wan-an's approach has been characterized as moderate and conservative, focusing on cultural connections rather than contentious cross-strait issues, reflecting a shift in public sentiment in Taiwan towards seeking a thaw in cross-strait relations [3]