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Taiwanese Activist's 'Ugly Kid' Insult Sparks Outrage, Political Candidate's Laughter Draws Fire

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A Taiwanese influencer publicly insulted a child, calling him "ugly" during a livestream.
  • The child's father had previously partnered with a transit company for a birthday-themed station, sparking a controversy over alleged favoritism.
  • The incident drew widespread criticism online, with many condemning the remarks and the accompanying laughter from a political candidate.

A controversial livestream has ignited public outrage in Taiwan after a prominent anti-nuclear activist repeatedly insulted a young child, referring to him as an "ugly kid."

It must be great to be someone who doesn't have to run for election.

— Lai Yi-jenTaipei City Councilor candidate Lai Yi-jen commented on the situation during a livestream where a child was being insulted.

The remarks were made by Huang Shih-hsiu, founder of "Nuclear Mythbusters," during a broadcast with a local political candidate. Huang revisited a 2020 controversy involving a birthday-themed station for the son of influencer Chris Wang, known as "Cai Tao-gui." The station, which featured extensive photos of the child, had faced accusations of preferential treatment due to a reported waiver of NT$7.9 million in rental fees.

During the livestream, Huang described seeing the child's face plastered everywhere on the airport MRT as "annoying" and "ugly." He claimed the child's appearance ruined his mood for traveling abroad. Lai Yi-jen, a candidate for Taipei City Councilor, who was present, responded with laughter and remarked, "It must be great to be someone who doesn't have to run for election."

I have no intention of criticizing someone's child, but your child really isn't that good-looking.

— Huang Shih-hsiuHuang Shih-hsiu, founder of 'Nuclear Mythbusters,' insulted the child's appearance during a livestream.

The exchange quickly went viral on social media, drawing sharp criticism. Many netizens condemned Huang's comments as bullying and expressed disbelief at Lai's reaction, questioning his suitability for public office. Some pointed out that Chris Wang resides in Lai's constituency, making his laughter and lack of intervention even more problematic. The incident has sparked a broader discussion about online behavior, public discourse, and the responsibilities of public figures.

You don't have to keep saying he's not good-looking.

— Lai Yi-jenLai Yi-jen attempted to moderate the conversation after Huang Shih-hsiu's insults.
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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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