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Taiwan Toxic Oil Protest

Taiwan ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ผ Culture & Society

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Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an is organizing a protest against alleged toxic oil issues, urging citizens to participate and stating inaction implies accepting a "cheap life." The protest has drawn criticism, with some calling it a political farce and urging the public to skip it due to perceived political motivations.

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Taiwan officials clash over "toxic oil" protest, value of life

- Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an called for a protest against "toxic oil" at Ketagalan Boulevard, stating inaction makes one "worthless." - Premier Chen Shih-chung countered that "no one is worthless" and emphasized that life is precious. - Chen criticized the protest as a political stunt, urging focus on policy solutions and clarifying the government's actions regarding food safety regulations.