KMT candidate accuses rival of following campaign events; says elections aren't for paparazzi

Tensions are escalating in the race for New Taipei City mayor, with accusations surfacing that a candidate's campaign team is engaging in covert surveillance of a rival. A New Taipei City councilor candidate from the Kuomintang (KMT) party alleged that the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) candidate, Su Chiao-hui, has been using campaign staff to follow and film the KMT candidate, Lee Ssu-chuan, at various events.

Lee Ssu-chuan addressed the allegations, stating that such actions by Su's campaign are not transparent. He asserted that elections should be decided based on policy platforms and proposed ideas, rather than resorting to what he described as "dog catching" tactics, akin to paparazzi behavior. Lee criticized the use of "side wings" to smear, conduct personal investigations, and now, to tail and film his campaign activities, deeming them unethical.

The KMT candidate emphasized that elections must be conducted openly and fairly. He expressed concern that his opponents are employing tactics of smearing, investigating his family and neighbors, and now, following his every move. Lee firmly believes that the focus should be on presenting political platforms and visions for the city, not on engaging in intrusive surveillance.

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Elections are about policies, not about being paparazzi.