Taiwanese lawmaker criticizes ruling party, accuses legislator of neglecting duties

New Power Party Chairman Huang Kuo-chang has sharply criticized the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), accusing it of integrating "party, judiciary, and media" functions. Huang specifically targeted DPP legislator Shen Po-yang, suggesting he has neglected his responsibilities as a lawmaker.

Huang's remarks came after a media outlet, which had previously reported on Huang's visits to Hong Kong in 2021, was ordered to pay damages. Following the ruling, Huang called on Shen to apologize for allegedly cooperating with the media's "rumor-mongering." Huang sarcastically remarked that Shen's response was predictable, likening it to "cognitive warfare" as described by Shen himself.

Furthermore, Huang criticized Shen's apparent lack of action concerning food safety issues, particularly the handling of carcinogenic cooking oil by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Huang questioned why Shen, as a legislator, had not criticized the FDA's "shambolic performance" in safeguarding public health. He suggested that Shen's focus seemed to have shifted to criticizing Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an, implying Shen should consider running for Taipei City Councilor to adhere to the principles of democratic checks and balances.