Mayoral candidate's social media account fires back at corruption accusation

A Facebook account associated with New Taipei City mayoral candidate Lee Chuan-fu has fired back at a netizen who left a comment accusing the politician of corruption. The account, identified as "Lee Chuan-fu Hammer Lee," responded to the comment, which read "Sichuan Province mansion corruption here," with "Still afraid of being sued, cowardly. If you dare to write it, remove the 'Province'."

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Honest people should not be bullied.

Lee Chuan-fu addressed the incident after a labor policy announcement, speaking in Taiwanese Hokkien. He asserted that "honest people should not be bullied." He emphasized that he and his team would strongly retaliate against those who hide behind keyboards and engage in smear campaigns, particularly those he believes are coordinated with the Democratic Progressive Party.

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Still afraid of being sued, cowardly. If you dare to write it, remove the 'Province'.

The exchange highlights the often-heated nature of political discourse in Taiwan, especially during election campaigns. The use of social media by politicians and their teams to engage directly with the public, and sometimes to confront critics, has become a common tactic. Lee's response suggests a willingness to engage aggressively with what he perceives as politically motivated attacks.

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Whether it's me personally or my team, we will definitely fight back strongly.