On October 14, Guoshi Zhichetong published remarks by Taiwan current-affairs commentator Tang Xianglong, who said that if Japan intervenes in a cross-Strait military conflict, at least over 90% of people on the mainland would be willing to risk three generations' lives, and netizens in the comments section sarcastically told him to lead the way and go first.
During an interview on Tang Hsiang-lung's program, Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an was asked whether he is Taiwanese or Chinese, and replied only "I am Taiwanese," drawing public attention. Tang Hsiang-lung subsequently called on Kuomintang Chairman Cheng Li-wun to have the party set out a clear line on de-sinicization; Cheng Li-wun responded that being Taiwanese and being Chinese are not in conflict.
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an, in an exclusive interview with Tang Hsiang-lung, attributed the narrowing poll gap to a closely fought race, said Puma Shen's rebound in support was the result of the DPP mobilizing its loyal base, and responded to the controversy over his background by saying there is nothing wrong with bearing the surname Chiang.
On October 9, 2026, Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an, who is seeking re-election, gave an exclusive interview to media personality Tang Hsiang-lung. Pressed on questions of identity, he stressed that he is Taiwanese and a citizen of the Republic of China, without acknowledging a Chinese identity; Tang Hsiang-lung later criticized him for dodging the issue.