NTNUHS Principal’s Praise for Chiang Wan-an Resurfaces Amid Privilege Controversy

A video from a Taipei mayoral awards ceremony has drawn accusations that National Taiwan Normal University Affiliated Senior High School principal Liao Chun-ying treated students differently, with online users focusing on her interaction with Chiang Wan-an’s eldest son.

The controversy centers on footage showing a female student reaching out as she passed to receive an award. Liao appeared to turn away and focus on Chiang Te-li, who was preparing to go on stage. After Chiang Te-li received the award and came down, Liao reached out to shake his hand. The contrast prompted widespread online criticism that the preferential treatment was too obvious.

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The mayor is really handsome.

Chiang Te-li recently received a mayor’s award, presented personally by his father, Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an. As the controversy continued, users turned their attention to Liao, who served as principal of Nangang High School in July 2023.

At that time, Nangang High School took part in the city’s Wan-an emergency drill. In a Facebook post, Liao praised the Taipei government’s coordination, writing, “Taipei City is really great,” and ending with, “Mayor Wan-an is really handsome.” After the post resurfaced, users mocked her as a supporter of Chiang and criticized what they described as excessive flattery. Liao’s personal Facebook account has since been fully closed amid the wave of questions.

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Taipei City is really great.