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Taipei Mayor Urges Protest Against Toxic Oil; Wang Jin-pyng Declines to Attend

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an urged citizens to protest alleged toxic oil issues, stating inaction implies accepting a "cheap life."
  • Former Legislative Yuan President Wang Jin-pyng stated he would not attend the planned protest due to a prior engagement.
  • The protest was organized by the KMT amid ongoing controversy surrounding the use of carcinogenic oil in food products.

Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an has issued a strong call for public participation in a protest against alleged toxic oil contamination, framing the issue as a matter of public health and dignity. He stated that failing to join the demonstration on July 25th would be tantamount to admitting that "Taiwanese people are just living cheap lives."

The mayor's remarks came as the opposition Kuomintang (KMT) party held its national congress. Former Legislative Yuan President Wang Jin-pyng, a prominent figure in the party, was questioned about his attendance at the protest. Wang indicated he would not be present, citing a scheduling conflict.

If you don't stand up, it means you admit that Taiwanese people are just living cheap lives.

— Chiang Wan-anTaipei Mayor's statement urging citizens to join a protest against alleged toxic oil issues.

The protest is part of a broader outcry over the alleged use of carcinogenic oil in food products, a scandal that has drawn significant public attention and criticism towards the government. Mayor Chiang has previously called for the resignation of Premier Cho Jung-tai over the issue.

No, I have other arrangements.

— Wang Jin-pyngFormer Legislative Yuan President's response when asked about attending the protest.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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