Taipei Councilor's 3 Million Loan for Campaign Questioned Amidst Wife's 20 Million Stock Holdings

Taipei City Councilor Hou Han-ting announced he has secured a 3 million personal credit loan to fund his election campaign, asserting his commitment to a clean race. "I would rather owe the bank 3 million than run a dirty campaign," Hou stated, emphasizing that he would not feign poverty.

However, internet celebrity "Four-Eyed Cat" (Sixtus) has publicly questioned Hou's financial claims. "Four-Eyed Cat" posted a screenshot, allegedly showing Hou's wife holding 95 shares of Evergreen Marine Corporation stock, with an estimated market value of around 20 million NT dollars. This revelation contrasts sharply with Hou's narrative of needing a loan for campaign expenses.

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I would rather owe the bank 3 million than run a dirty campaign.

Hou has previously stated that the funds from the loan would be used progressively for his campaign. He reiterated that he would not use property inherited from his father for campaign purposes, as it was a symbol of his father's love and support for his mother. The discrepancy between Hou's declared financial needs and his wife's reported stock holdings has sparked public discussion regarding campaign finance transparency.

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I will not pretend to be poor, nor is there any need to pretend to be poor.