Xie Guoliang questioned whether Wei Zaowen, who is not a party member, came to "disgust the Kuomintang"? Xie Ligong requested an apology, but Xie has yet to respond

Former Taiwan People's Party Secretary-General Hsieh Li-kung posted a post on social media this afternoon, criticizing KMT mayoral candidate Hsieh Kuo-liang for his political attack on another independent candidate Wei Zaowen and that he should apologize. (Reporter Yu Zhaofu reproduced the picture from Xie Ligong)

Keelung Mayor Xie Guoliang of the Kuomintang, who is seeking re-election, and Tong Ziwei, the Keelung mayoral candidate of the Democratic Progressive Party, held a live online debate today (10th). Xie Guoliang made a political attack on the name of independent candidate Wei Zaowen at the conclusion, causing an uproar. Former secretary-general of the Taiwan People's Party, Hsieh Li-kung, criticized the move on Threads as a frivolous consumption of his opponent's name and trampling on democratic mechanisms. He called on Hsieh to immediately publicly apologize to Wei Zaowen and all citizens, emphasizing that politicians should show a high degree of style. In response, Xie Guoliang's camp stated that it has no response yet. The reporter called Wei Zaowen himself, but no one answered the call before the deadline.

Xie Guoliang pointed out at the conclusion of the Keelung Mayoral Debate today that the past four years have been the most difficult years of his public career. From the time he won the election, there was news that someone wanted to recall him. Later, he and the Kuomintang legislator Lin Peixiang also encountered recall cases, which hindered his governance and governance. Some people even set up hate fans to stir up hatred and political opposition. He changed the topic and said, "There is actually an uncle who also came to elect Keelung mayor. His name is Wei Zaowen. These three characters plus the book are not a forged document? Is this specifically to disgust the Kuomintang?"

In this regard, Xie Ligong criticized on the social platform today. The debate was supposed to be a serious occasion to clearly explain the future policy blueprint to the citizens and confront each other with policies. The content of the process was public comment in the hearts of Keelung citizens, but Xie Guoliang made a political attack on Wei Zaowen's name, which is regrettable. ; Xie Ligong bluntly said that as a local chief and a re-election candidate, Xie Guoliang showed no structure and political achievements on the debate stage, but frivolously consumed the names of his opponents. "This is not only extremely disrespectful to Mr. Wei Zaowen, but also a blatant trampling on the dignity of Keelung citizens and democratic mechanisms."

Xie Ligong emphasized that every candidate's name and right to stand for election deserve to be respected. Political opinions can be debated and ideas can be exchanged, but they must not be reduced to personal attacks and vulgar jokes. "Mayor Xie Guoliang puts aside politics, and we are still individuals." Xie Ligong believes that Keelung needs leaders who are professionally educated, can propose pragmatic policies, and truly respect the citizens. Xie Guoliang's words and deeds today have seriously failed. "I call on Mayor Xie Guoliang to immediately come forward and formally apologize to Mr. Wei Zaowen and all Keelung citizens for his inappropriate remarks at the debate!"