Carcinogenic Oil Should Be Removed by April? Ko Wen-je Poses 3 Questions, Urges Government for 'Active and Pragmatic' Solution

Taiwan People's Party Chairman Ko Wen-je urged the government to "actively and pragmatically" address the contamination of carcinogenic oil, questioning the administration's transparency and effectiveness.

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Don't get bogged down in the numbers. Many 'little grass' are part of the 'sandwich generation,' with parents above and children below. Everyone has a measuring stick in their heart. They won't necessarily go to a protest, but that doesn't mean people aren't angry.

Ko, speaking in Keelung, criticized the government for failing to clarify the facts surrounding the carcinogenic oil case. He posed three key questions: What is the truth behind the contamination, specifically where and during what process did the carcinogenic substances appear? Where did the problematic oil flow? And how can future occurrences be prevented? Ko expressed bewilderment that after a month, these fundamental questions remain unanswered, suggesting the issue might not be a lack of capability but a potential government cover-up.

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The truth about the oil contamination case needs no further delay. What is the actual situation? At what stage of the process did the so-called carcinogenic substances appear? The government still cannot provide an answer. Without knowing the cause, we don't know how to prevent it in the future.

Ko also commented on the recent "I Am Human, I Oppose Drugs" rally, where the Kuomintang claimed 200,000 participants. He advised against focusing on the exact numbers, stating that many "little grass" supporters, who are part of the "sandwich generation" caring for both parents and children, may not attend protests but still harbor anger. He stressed that public sentiment is not solely reflected in large gatherings and that the government should prioritize practical problem-solving.

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Where did the problematic oil go? Although the oil has already been consumed, at least people should know its distribution.

Ko made these remarks while visiting Keelung with other party officials. He emphasized that the government's focus should be on addressing public concerns, such as food safety, rather than getting bogged down in disputes over protest attendance. The party chairman suggested that officials, many of whom are former National Taiwan University students, possess the necessary skills and should not appear incompetent when dealing with such critical issues.

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How can we prevent this from happening again in the future? The government has spent a month and still cannot clarify these three issues. I find it very strange.