The event, organized by TVBS and SET, lasted two hours and ended at 2 p.m. local time. The Kuomintang mayor and Democratic Progressive Party candidate challenged each other on city management, housing and school meals, among other issues.
After the broadcast, Chiang said he was open to another debate, pending media invitations and consultations. Shen said he wanted further exchanges. That openness does not amount to an agreement to hold another meeting.