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Influencer Chiu Wei-chieh slams Chen Yi for 'malicious slander' over contract claims

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Taiwanese influencer "Froggy" Chiu Wei-chieh strongly refuted accusations of taking government contracts made by fellow influencer Chen Yi.
  • Chiu stated that his records for bidding, winning, and fulfilling government contracts are all zero, calling Chen Yi's claims malicious slander.
  • He argued that government procurement is a legitimate administrative tool and should not be equated with wrongdoing, especially when he has no related records.

Taiwanese influencer Chiu Wei-chieh, also known as "Froggy," has issued a forceful rebuttal against accusations by fellow influencer Chen Yi, who claimed Chiu had received government contracts. Chiu vehemently denied these allegations, stating that his records for bidding, winning, and fulfilling government contracts are all unequivocally zero.

Chiu expressed his strong displeasure, labeling Chen Yi's claims as malicious slander and accusing her of being a "lying piece of trash." He emphasized that any involvement in bidding, winning, or executing government contracts would be publicly recorded. Chiu asserted that his complete lack of any such records demonstrates the falsity of Chen Yi's statements.

She is just a lying piece of trash.

โ€” Chiu Wei-chieh (Froggy)Chiu's direct insult towards Chen Yi following her accusations.

Furthermore, Chiu sought to clarify the nature of government procurement, explaining that it is a legitimate aspect of public administration and should not be inherently viewed as corrupt. He drew an analogy, stating that while zoning regulations themselves are not corrupt, granting excessive density could be. Chiu argued against equating government tenders with negative connotations, especially when he has no personal or corporate connection to them.

Chiu's impassioned response highlighted his frustration with what he perceives as Chen Yi's deliberate fabrication of facts, despite her apparent awareness of the world. He insisted that her claims were not a result of misunderstanding but a calculated effort to smear his reputation. The influencer's strong reaction underscores the personal impact of such public accusations.

Did she get it wrong? No, because she is just a lying piece of trash.

โ€” Chiu Wei-chieh (Froggy)Chiu refuting the idea that Chen Yi's claims were a mistake, instead calling them intentional slander.
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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.