Taipei Candidate Shen Po-yang Angrily Responds to Attacks Using Deceased Mother Over Game Spending

Shen Po-yang, a candidate for Taipei mayor representing the Democratic Progressive Party, has become the subject of intense online scrutiny following revelations about his personal finances. Reports highlighted his reported NT$2 million election loan and a previous admission of spending hundreds of thousands of New Taiwan dollars annually on mobile game "gacha" mechanics.

This financial disclosure has drawn sharp criticism, particularly from supporters of rival parties, the Kuomintang and the Taiwan People's Party. Some critics have weaponized personal anecdotes, referencing Shen's late mother and questioning why he allegedly did not install air conditioning in her room if he could afford substantial in-game purchases. This line of attack has deeply angered Shen.

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Is it interesting to attack me using my deceased mother?

Responding to the accusations with uncharacteristic emotion, Shen Po-yang stated that he had indeed installed air conditioning in his mother's primary room. He clarified that the room in question was a guest room, which he used when visiting, and questioned the validity of using his deceased mother for political attacks. "Is it interesting to attack me using my deceased mother?" he asked, expressing his frustration.

The controversy stems from a story Shen previously shared about his mother's frugality, noting that her guest room lacked air conditioning. He recounted how his mother had the unit installed shortly before her passing in July of the previous year, only for him to return after her death to find it unused. This personal story has been distorted by some online commenters into an accusation of Shen being unwilling to spend money on his mother's comfort.

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