Su Chiao-hui Campaign Slams PFP's 'Smear' Attack on Sister, Links to KMT Scandal

The political arena in New Taipei City is heating up with accusations and counter-accusations, as the People First Party (PFP) targets the sister of Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) candidate Su Chiao-hui. Su's campaign office has vehemently denied these claims, labeling them as "rehashed smears" and questioning the motives behind their sudden resurfacing, particularly during an election period. The campaign spokesperson, Ma Heng-heng Yi-jiang, stated that Su Chiao-chun, Su Chiao-hui's sister, is an internationally recognized interactive designer who rarely takes government contracts and has not participated in bidding or selection processes. The office views these attacks as baseless attempts to tarnish Su Chiao-hui's reputation.

From the perspective of Su's campaign, the timing of the PFP's attack is highly suspect. They point out that the accusations emerged just as news broke about the brother of Kuomintang (KMT) candidate Lee Ssu-chuan allegedly admitting to extortion charges in court. This parallel timing leads Su's camp to believe that the PFP's actions are a deliberate diversionary tactic, aimed at shifting public attention away from the KMT candidate's family scandal and onto a less substantial issue concerning Su's sister.

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Every election, it is brought out to be rehashed and stir-fried. I don't know what the opponent wants to smear.

This incident highlights a common, albeit unsavory, aspect of Taiwanese politics: the use of personal attacks and smear campaigns, often referred to as "cold rice cold stir-fry" (冷飯冷炒), meaning rehashing old or irrelevant issues. Su's campaign emphasizes that the focus should be on policy debates, execution capabilities, and innovative ideas, rather than resorting to personal mudslinging. They are determined to stay on message, presenting their vision for New Taipei City and seeking voter support based on merit, undeterred by what they perceive as politically motivated attacks.

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Yesterday, news broke that KMT New Taipei City mayoral candidate Lee Ssu-chuan's brother admitted in court to allegedly threatening and extorting environmental businesses. Today, someone is rushing to hold a 'rehashed and stir-fried' press conference. It makes one question whether they are trying to help cover up the scandal of the KMT candidate's family member?