Media personality defends brother, Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-che, calling him 'too thrifty'
Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Media personality Huang Zhixian defended her brother, Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-che, against criticism, calling him too thrifty.
- She stated that he lacks the ability to defend himself against accusations and that their mother would be saddened by any familial division.
- Commentator Wang Ruide praised their sibling bond despite differing political stances, recalling driving the mayor home numerous times.
Veteran media personality Huang Zhixian has publicly defended her brother, Tainan Mayor Huang Wei-che, who is nearing the end of his term. While the siblings hold opposing political views, Huang Zhixian expressed frustration over her brother's perceived lack of self-promotion, stating he is "too thrifty" and "doesn't even have the ability to defend himself."
Huang Wei-che is too thrifty.
Huang Zhixian's comments came after a netizen posted a summary of Mayor Huang's achievements during his tenure. She not only "certified" the post but also lamented that her brother's self-promotion efforts were insufficient. During a livestream, she further elaborated, suggesting that Huang Wei-che is unable to clearly refute accusations, even those from a "fugitive" or media figures.
He doesn't even have the ability to defend himself.
Commentator Wang Ruide also weighed in, highlighting the strong sibling bond between Huang Wei-che and Huang Zhixian despite their divergent political ideologies. Wang recounted driving the mayor home numerous times after television programs, offering advice on his mayoral aspirations. He noted that the mayor's "only regret" was being "too thrifty."
This is true flesh and blood kinship.
Internet users also recalled an interview where Mayor Huang stated he had considered distancing himself from his sister politically but chose not to, to avoid upsetting their mother. This sentiment underscores the deep familial ties that transcend their public political differences.
His only regret is being too thrifty.
Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.