Taiwan coffee shop posts 'No Wang Hsiao-ling, dogs and cats welcome' sign

A coffee shop in Chiayi City has sparked online debate by posting a sign at its entrance that reads, "No Wang Hsiao-ling allowed, dogs and cats are welcome." The owners stated their action is a show of support for sheltered workshops and a "Taiwanese independence" stance.

The controversy stems from a proposal by Kuomintang legislator Wang Hsiao-ling to cut NT$30 million from the Presidential Office's operational fund. The shop owners argue that this funding is vital not only for purchasing products from sheltered workshops but also for covering their operational costs, such as rent and salaries.

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For the employees of sheltered workshops, every action takes a long time to practice. The Presidential Office's operational fund not only orders products from sheltered workshops, but also subsidizes their rent and personnel costs.

"For the employees of sheltered workshops, every action takes a long time to practice," the shop owner's wife explained. "The Presidential Office's operational fund not only orders products from sheltered workshops, but also subsidizes their rent and personnel costs."

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We are an animal-friendly establishment. We saw the image shared by netizens on Threads and agreed with their idea, so we downloaded, printed, and posted it at the door to express our support for the Taiwanese independence stance.

The shop, which identifies as an animal-friendly establishment, decided to print and display the sign after seeing a similar image shared on Threads. They believe Wang's proposal, along with other proposed budget cuts to the Ministry of Culture, would significantly harm beneficial initiatives for Taiwan.

While some netizens criticized the shop for being unclear or labeled them as "green guards" (a term often used to criticize pro-DPP individuals), and some left one-star reviews on Google, the owners remain unfazed. They prioritize actual customer feedback and sales, noting that many customers have visited to show their support and purchase products. One customer from Taichung specifically traveled to Chiayi to patronize the shop and express solidarity with the "Taiwanese independence" establishment.

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I learned about the shop posting the 'No Wang Hsiao-ling allowed' sign online and specifically came from Taichung to patronize it and show support, cheering for the Taiwanese independence shop.