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Weng Hsiao-ling denies cutting in line, netizens blast her explanation

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Legislator Weng Hsiao-ling denied accusations of cutting in line at a film festival event in Taoyuan.
  • She claimed she was interviewed by a reporter for two to three minutes before returning to her friends' queue.
  • Netizens criticized her explanation, with some calling her "shameless" for justifying her actions.

Taiwanese legislator Weng Hsiao-ling has denied allegations of cutting in line at the Taoyuan Film Festival, stating she was merely interviewed by a reporter and then rejoined her friends' queue. The incident occurred on the second day of the festival at the Sanchong Xingqiao Cinema, where a netizen reportedly witnessed Weng proceeding to the front of a line and entering with moviegoers ahead of others.

Weng addressed the controversy on Facebook, asserting that she was recognized by a reporter from the Central News Agency while queuing with friends. She stated the interview lasted only two to three minutes before she returned to her original position. She questioned why this brief interaction was being portrayed as her abusing her privilege to cut the line.

When queuing with friends to watch a movie, a reporter from the Central News Agency recognized me and asked me to be interviewed on the side. It only took two or three minutes, and after the interview, I immediately returned to my friends' queue. This matter was actually described by netizens as me abusing my privilege to cut in line?

— Weng Hsiao-lingExplaining her actions on Facebook.

However, her explanation has drawn sharp criticism from netizens. Many expressed disbelief and anger, with comments such as "Cutting in line is cutting in line, and you're still shameless about it!" and "Returning to the queue after leaving your original spot doesn't count as not cutting in line." Some also pointed out that she appeared to have uploaded a photo taken inside the cinema, violating film festival rules against photography and recording.

Adding to the online debate, Weng also shared a news article about Chiu Chui-cheng, deputy minister of the Mainland Affairs Council, attending the same film. She sarcastically questioned whether anyone saw him queuing, implying a double standard. The exchange highlights a public sensitivity to perceived privilege and entitlement among public figures in Taiwan.

Cutting in line is cutting in line, and you're still shameless about it!

— NetizenCriticizing Weng Hsiao-ling's explanation.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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