Taipei Candidate Questions City Hall's Reliance on Central Government for Lunch Tenders

Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Po-yang expressed frustration with the Taipei City Government's approach to the ongoing school lunch tender process. He questioned the city's tendency to refer to central government policies when discussing local issues, calling the practice "a bit strange."

Shen was responding to comments made by Taipei City Government spokesperson Yeh Hsiang-yuan. Yeh had asked if Shen had voiced support for children when the central government suspended its "milk in every class" initiative. Shen, however, insisted that the current discussion should focus on Taipei's own school lunch tender issues, not on deflecting responsibility to the central government.

"The Education Bureau says it expects to complete the citywide lunch tender by August 21, which is good news, but I hope it doesn't fall through again like last time," Shen stated. He added, "What we care about now is the children's school lunch issue. Why is the Taipei City Government returning to asking about the central government's milk-in-every-class policy? It's a bit strange. Why does everything have to be referred to the central government? We are discussing the Taipei City Government's lunch problem."

The conversation also touched upon political rivalries, with Shen addressing upcoming legal actions related to deepfake videos. He clarified his stance against the creation and dissemination of deepfakes, particularly those impersonating high-ranking officials, while distinguishing between encouraging such content and raising awareness about its risks.

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The Education Bureau says it expects to complete the citywide lunch tender by August 21, which is good news, but I hope it doesn't fall through again like last time. What we care about now is the children's school lunch issue. Why is the Taipei City Government returning to asking about the central government's milk-in-every-class policy? It's a bit strange. Why does everything have to be referred to the central government? We are discussing the Taipei City Government's lunch problem.