Kaohsiung candidate slammed for population gaffe, other factual errors

A Kaohsiung mayoral candidate is facing criticism for a series of factual blunders, including misidentifying the city's most populous district. KMT candidate Ke Chih-en claimed Sanmin District holds the largest population, stating "If Sanmin wins, Kaohsiung wins." However, DPP councilor Cheng Meng-ju pointed out that Fengshan District actually has the largest population, with Sanmin District ranking second.

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The candidate can't just attend events and take photos, but doesn't grasp the most basic local information.

Cheng accused Ke of making repeated mistakes, from policy flyers to social media posts, suggesting a lack of understanding of Kaohsiung's current situation. "The candidate can't just attend events and take photos, but doesn't grasp the most basic local information," Cheng stated, questioning Ke's readiness to run for mayor.

This is not the first time Ke has been criticized for inaccuracies. Previously, a policy flyer promoting "rail economy" included the Ding Shan night market, which has been closed for over a decade. Despite being notified of the error in late May, the flyer was not corrected in subsequent distributions.

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If Sanmin wins, Kaohsiung wins.

Ke's campaign office acknowledged the error regarding the district's population, stating the content was intended to highlight Sanmin as the "second most populous" district and that the team would be more rigorous in the future. Cheng, however, stressed that understanding local changes and citizen needs is crucial for a mayoral candidate, urging Ke to gain a true understanding of Kaohsiung.

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The article content originally intended to emphasize Sanmin District as the 'second most populous' administrative district, but it was mistakenly written as 'the most populous'. We thank everyone for their corrections, and the copywriting team will be more rigorous in the future.