Village chief's 'AV actress' comment sparks outrage in Taiwan bullying scandal

A controversy has erupted in Taiwan after a local village chief publicly defended the son of a ruling party legislator accused of past bullying. The chief, Jian Shi-qiang, questioned the accuser's daughter, asking if she would become an AV actress, a remark widely seen as an offensive and discriminatory insinuation.

Si Guang-yang, son of KMT legislator Wan Mei-ling, is running for city council in Taoyuan. He recently apologized for allegedly bullying a classmate during middle school. Following his apology, Jian Shi-qiang, the chief of Fenglin Village, posted messages supporting Si, questioning who among politicians had never gambled or played mahjong. When challenged by netizens about how he would react if his own daughter were bullied, Jian reportedly retorted with the offensive question about AV actresses.

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Is it that AV actresses are bullied, and it's their own fault for being bullied as children?

The victim, identified by the pseudonym 'Zai Zai,' who claims to have been bullied by Si Guang-yang, directly called Jian Shi-qiang to seek an explanation. According to Zai Zai, the chief dismissed her concerns, stating he was just a village chief and implying her situation was not his concern. This interaction has further fueled public anger and criticism of Jian's remarks and handling of the situation.

The incident has reignited debate about bullying and the conduct of public officials. Critics argue that Jian's comments trivialize the experience of bullying victims and employ harmful stereotypes. The controversy continues to draw attention online, with many expressing outrage over the perceived lack of accountability and the offensive nature of the village chief's statements.

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He said there was nothing more to tell me.