'Xindian Mayor' controversy escalates! Chan Chiang-tsun demands apology from Huang Chiu-hui, but is told he should apologize instead

A controversy has escalated between Taoyuan City Councilor Chan Chiang-tsun and his counterpart, Democratic Progressive Party Councilor Huang Chiu-hui, stemming from a student's jest about Taoyuan Mayor Chang San-cheng. The incident began when Chan publicly criticized a student for referring to the mayor as "Mayor of Xindian," a remark made during a high school graduation ceremony.

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You keep accusing me of doxxing students, please provide evidence. If there is any evidence, I will submit my resignation to the council today. If not, you will not apologize to me either, because you are used to flipping over! Accusing someone without any evidence, your credibility is gone, you are just smearing me to gain attention!

Chan has vehemently denied accusations of publicly shaming or doxxing the student, asserting that he does not know the student's identity. He challenged critics to present evidence of his alleged actions, even offering to resign if proof of doxxing was provided. Chan accused Huang of fabricating accusations to gain attention and stated that Huang is accustomed to making baseless claims.

In response, Huang directly addressed Chan, demanding an apology and asking him to refrain from using derogatory nicknames like "San Bao Councilor." Huang stated that Chan's initial post, which has since been deleted, caused significant distress to the student, who reportedly cried for five hours. Huang clarified that she never accused Chan of doxxing but argued that his post incited his supporters to engage in online harassment and threats against the student and the school.

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I am very concerned about the nickname you gave me, and I am not happy that you often mock me like this, making me often bullied by your supporters with comments and ridicule. You also often cooperate with the city government to use traffic to fix me, which makes me very distressed and affects my physical and mental health.

Huang offered an apology to Chan for the student's "blunt behavior," but only if Chan would then leave the student, the school, and himself alone. She emphasized the need to protect the 18-year-old student and questioned the appropriateness of targeting a high schooler in such a manner. The exchange highlights a sharp political divide and intense personal attacks within the Taoyuan city council.

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If it is to apologize for the student's blunt behavior, then I am willing to apologize. I'm sorry, please let the students and the school, and yourself, go.