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TV host slams mayor over 'abandoned order' claim regarding mooncake purchase

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen repeatedly referred to the cancellation of a mooncake order for sheltered workshops as an 'abandoned order' by the Presidential Office.
  • TV anchor Chang Ya-chin criticized Lu, stating the mayor is not an outsider to the decision, especially as her party supported budget cuts that led to the cancellation.
  • Chang questioned the mayor's actions, pointing out the contradiction in criticizing the Presidential Office while the city government offered to purchase the mooncakes.

A fierce debate has erupted over the cancellation of a Mid-Autumn Festival mooncake order intended for 37 sheltered workshops and disability groups, with Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen repeatedly characterizing the situation as an 'abandoned order' by the Presidential Office. This framing has drawn sharp criticism from TV anchor Chang Ya-chin.

You are the one cutting the order, yet you keep saying others abandoned it. What is going on?

— Chang Ya-chinCriticizing Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen's framing of the cancelled mooncake order for sheltered workshops.

Chang, during her program 'Age News Evening Report,' highlighted that Lu had used the phrase 'abandoned order' nine times over two days. The anchor questioned the mayor's repeated emphasis on this point, arguing that Lu is not a neutral bystander in the controversy. Chang pointed out that three legislators associated with Mayor Lu supported the budget cuts that ultimately led to the cancellation of the Presidential Office's procurement funds.

"Your 'Lu Mom's three sons' completely cut the money for the disadvantaged mooncakes. You are the one cutting the order, yet you keep saying others abandoned it. What is going on?" Chang demanded. She further questioned the mayor's stance, noting the apparent contradiction in criticizing the Presidential Office for not purchasing the mooncakes while the Taichung city government subsequently offered to buy them.

blatant lies

— NetizenQuoted by Chang Ya-chin to describe criticism of Mayor Lu Shiow-yen's statements about assisting other cities.

Chang also referenced comments made by Lu regarding Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai lending water pumps, suggesting Lu overemphasizes her own city's helpfulness to other municipalities. Citing online criticism, Chang stated that such remarks are seen as "blatant lies" and "the thief shouting 'stop thief.'" The anchor concluded that if Mayor Lu continues to shift blame to the Presidential Office, it will only fuel further public skepticism.

the thief shouting 'stop thief.'

— NetizenQuoted by Chang Ya-chin to describe criticism of Mayor Lu Shiow-yen's statements about assisting other cities.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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