Taiwanese cafe's 'No entry for lawmaker, yes for pets' sign goes viral

A cafe in Chiayi, Taiwan, has gained viral attention for a bold sign at its entrance: 'No entry for Legislator Weng Hsiao-ling, but dogs and cats are welcome.' The establishment openly declared its pro-green political leaning but welcomed all customers regardless of their political affiliation, as long as they 'reject pro-China' stances.

The cafe's provocative message is a direct response to a recent legislative decision. Lawmakers from the Kuomintang (KMT) and the Taiwan People's Party (TPP) joined forces to cut NT$30 million from the Presidential Office's discretionary fund. This move has had a significant impact, affecting orders for Mid-Autumn Festival gift boxes from 37 sheltered workshops across Taiwan, potentially jeopardizing the livelihoods of many.

Legislator Weng Hsiao-ling, who proposed the funding cut, has become a focal point of public discontent. According to internal public opinion analysis data from the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), Weng has faced numerous controversies recently, with a negative sentiment rating of 87.4%, placing her even lower than KMT Chairwoman Cheng Wen-tsan in terms of public favorability.

The cafe's sign humorously listed three house rules: no smoking, no entry for 'French fries' (a jab at Chiayi mayoral candidate and TPP legislator Chang Kai-chien), and a strict prohibition on 'Weng the villain' entering. This playful yet pointed protest resonated widely on social media, with many netizens praising the cafe's clear stance and strict entry policy.