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Celebrity Liang Yun-fei Clashes with Legislator Over Budget Cuts, Defends Herself Against Online Attacks

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

At a glance

News Named sources Outcome reported
  • Taiwanese celebrity Liang Yun-fei publicly criticized legislator Weng Hsiao-ling for proposing to cut the Ministry of Culture's media budget.
  • Liang faced online attacks and threats but stated she is unfazed and her logic is clearer than political parties.
  • She addressed criticisms about her past, mental health, and career, asserting her independence and clarity of thought.

Taiwanese entertainer Liang Yun-fei has ignited a public debate by strongly criticizing legislator Weng Hsiao-ling's proposal to slash the Ministry of Culture's media promotion budget. Liang, known for her outspoken nature, directly challenged the proposal, sparking a significant online reaction.

In terms of logic, I am clearer than the blue and white camps.

— Liang Yun-feiAsserting her intellectual clarity amidst political criticism.

Following her public stance, Liang has been subjected to a barrage of online criticism and even threats. However, she remains defiant, asserting her intellectual clarity and dismissing the attacks. In a series of social media posts, Liang declared, "In terms of logic, I am clearer than the blue and white camps," referring to Taiwan's major political parties.

Liang addressed various personal criticisms leveled against her, including past controversies involving leaked private videos, her relationship history, and labels like "outdated artist" or accusations of receiving payment for political commentary. She acknowledged the video leak but stated it did not give anyone the right to shame her. Regarding her relationships, she asserted, "I dumped them, they didn't dump me." She also clarified that her departure from the entertainment industry was a personal choice, as she now focuses on diving and artistic creation, rendering her independent of seeking attention through political statements.

I have a mental illness, which does not mean I lack judgment. In terms of logic, I am clearer than the blue and white camps.

— Liang Yun-feiResponding to criticism linking her mental health to her judgment.

Furthermore, Liang addressed comments about her mental health, revealing she has bipolar disorder, not depression as some assumed. She emphasized that having a mental illness does not equate to a lack of cognitive ability. "I have a mental illness, which does not mean I lack judgment. In terms of logic, I am clearer than the blue and white camps," she reiterated. Liang concluded by stating that while others may disagree with her views, resorting to insults based on private matters, relationships, profession, or mental health does not strengthen their political arguments.

I dumped them, they didn't dump me.

— Liang Yun-feiAddressing comments about her past relationships.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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