Criticized for 'Political Posturing,' Chen Hung-ta Fires Back at Huang Wei-che: 'Public Intelligence Isn't That Low'

Tainan City Mayor Huang Wei-che has criticized prosecutor Chen Hung-ta, accusing him of "political posturing" in the ongoing Taisugar cooking oil safety controversy. The dispute centers on Chen's questioning of whether Taisugar, a state-owned enterprise, had legally reported issues with its cooking oil.

Chen Hung-ta, chief prosecutor at the High Prosecutors Office, raised concerns about Taisugar's compliance with reporting obligations for problematic oil products. This prompted Mayor Huang to publicly criticize Chen's stance, labeling it as politically motivated.

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In response to the mayor's accusations, Chen Hung-ta issued two separate posts to defend his position. He argued that the public is not easily misled and possesses sufficient intelligence to discern the facts of the matter. Chen's counter-response suggests a continued disagreement over the handling of the Taisugar oil incident and the prosecutor's role in scrutinizing the company's actions.

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The public's intelligence is not that low.