Taipei Mayor Calls Rally Over Cancer-Causing Oil Scandal, Criticizes Central Government

Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an has called on citizens to rally on July 25 at Ketagalan Boulevard, urging them to demand transparency regarding a scandal involving carcinogenic oil.

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The people are not ignorant, but are being kept in the dark by the central government.

Chiang criticized the central government, accusing it of suppressing information and failing to provide clear explanations about the extent of the problem. He stated that the public's demand is simple: the truth. "The people are not ignorant, but are being kept in the dark by the central government," Chiang said, questioning how much toxic oil people have consumed without a clear explanation from authorities.

He emphasized that local governments have a responsibility to protect citizens' health and food safety. Chiang expressed frustration that the central government has allegedly been covering up the issue and protecting businesses instead of revealing the truth. He believes the rally is necessary for citizens to voice their expectations and dissatisfaction with the government's handling of the food safety crisis.

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The people's demand is very humble, they just want the truth.

When asked about potential participation from other mayors, Chiang stated that local governments must collaborate when the central government fails to act. He asserted that their goal is to defend public food safety, signaling a united front against perceived inaction from the national level.

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Local governments must collaborate when the central government fails to act.