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Chi Chiu-mei again attacks Cao Yu-ting, vows to take evidence to court

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Veteran entertainer Chi Chiu-mei has again publicly criticized Taipei City Performing Arts Union Chairman Cao Yu-ting.
  • Chi Chiu-mei accused Cao Yu-ting of being a "China mama" and questioned her appointment to a city advisory role.
  • Cao Yu-ting and the Taipei labor bureau have denied the allegations, stating she is a Taiwanese national appointed according to regulations.

Veteran entertainer Chi Chiu-mei has reignited a public dispute, doubling down on accusations against Taipei City Performing Arts Union Chairman Cao Yu-ting.

Chi Chiu-mei previously alleged that Cao Yu-ting is a "China mama" and questioned her inclusion on a Taipei city government advisory list under a dual name. Cao Yu-ting has asserted her Taiwanese nationality, and the Taipei City Labor Bureau has clarified that her appointment meets all requirements.

I am still breathing today.

— Chi Chiu-meiResponding to online criticism and public attention regarding her dispute.

Despite these clarifications, Chi Chiu-mei took to Facebook again on August 15th, fiercely reiterating her stance. She has vowed to present all evidence in court, drawing a strong reaction from some netizens who question her motives.

Responding to criticism, Chi Chiu-mei expressed her feelings, stating, "I am still breathing today." She described receiving admiring glances and thumbs-ups, interpreting them as encouragement to "be a Taiwanese person with integrity and righteousness, embodying the values and meaning of this land."

Be a Taiwanese person with integrity and righteousness, embodying the values and meaning of this land.

— Chi Chiu-meiInterpreting the public's positive reactions to her stance.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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