TPP questions DPP candidate's sister; DPP fires back over KMT rival's mansion

Taipei, Taiwan – The Taiwan People's Party (TPP) has called for the withdrawal of Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) New Taipei mayoral candidate Su Chiao-hui, citing concerns over her sister Su Chiao-chun's company, Wei Ru Technology. The TPP alleges that the company benefited from government subsidies while Su Chiao-hui was involved in budget reviews, suggesting a potential conflict of interest.

In response, New Taipei City Councilor Dai Wei-shan of the DPP accused the TPP of double standards. She urged Kuomintang (KMT) New Taipei mayoral candidate Lee Chih-chiang to also withdraw from the election, pointing to unresolved questions surrounding his controversial mansion. Dai Wei-shan detailed three alleged "lies" by Lee Chih-chiang regarding the property.

Firstly, Dai Wei-shan contested Lee Chih-chiang's claim that the mansion was a pre-sale purchase, presenting evidence from a developer's advertisement, his property declaration, and a court ruling that allegedly indicate it was built first and then sold. Secondly, she questioned the source of the nearly NT$10 million down payment for the mansion, stating that Lee Chih-chiang's property declaration listed dividend income as the source, which she claims is insufficient given his declared stock holdings at the time. Thirdly, Dai Wei-shan challenged Lee Chih-chiang's assertion that he was not the head of the Taipei County Public Works Bureau when the mansion was built. She stated that during the construction period, Lee Chih-chiang held higher positions, including Deputy County Magistrate of Taipei County and Deputy Mayor of New Taipei City, making him superior to the Public Works Bureau chief.

Dai Wei-shan further criticized Lee Chih-chiang's self-portrayal as a "hardship person," suggesting it was a disingenuous political tactic. She pointed to alleged family involvement in extortion in Xiaoliuqiu and the continued existence of an illegal structure on his farmland, questioning his suitability for public office. Dai Wei-shan concluded by asking if the TPP would demand Lee Chih-chiang's withdrawal based on their own criteria for conflicts of interest and alleged misrepresentations.