EZWAY Controversy Engulfs Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen as Internet Celebrity Alleges Husband's Past Role

Internet celebrity "Four-Cat" has accused Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen of potential conflicts of interest during her legislative tenure. The controversy centers on the EZWAY app, developed by Tradevan Inc., which facilitates customs clearance for online purchases.

Four-Cat alleges that while Lu served multiple terms on the Legislative Yuan's Finance Committee, including as convener, her husband, Liao Shu-chia, was an independent director at Tradevan from June 2014. This period of overlap, exceeding four years, has prompted questions about whether Lu's legislative role and her husband's directorship created an improper influence.

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Wife served as a member of the Finance Committee in the Legislative Yuan, and the husband served as an independent director at Tradevan. The overlap exceeded four years. Shouldn't these also be brought up?

The EZWAY app itself has sparked debate. Supporters argue it combats smuggling, tax evasion, and fraudulent customs declarations, while also speeding up clearance for international online shoppers. Critics, however, point to potential data security vulnerabilities, issues with mandatory policy implementation, and problems with the app's quality and maintenance.

Four-Cat, a frequent user of the EZWAY app for Amazon purchases, stated on social media that he decided to "add fuel to the fire" of the ongoing public discussion. He detailed Lu's legislative terms from February 1, 2012, to December 24, 2018, when she left to become mayor, highlighting her multiple roles on the Finance Committee during that time.

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This issue is being hotly debated recently, so I'll add some fuel to the fire.