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During the Kaohsiung mayoral election debate, candidates attacked and defended energy policy and sources of political donations.
The first Kaohsiung mayoral debate will take place tonight. Kuomintang Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Ke Zhien and Democratic Progressive Party Kaohsiung mayoral candidate Lai Ruilong shook hands before the debate. (Provided by the organizer)
In the cross-examination section of the third phase of the first debate of the Kaohsiung mayoral election, Ko Chi-en took the lead in asking questions in the first round, questioning that Lai Ruilong had received money from a fraud group, and had long promoted optoelectronics-related bills, held public hearings, and became the idol of energy companies (referring to Clouded Leopard Energy Group). Lai Ruilong counterattacked and smeared him, demanding an apology from Ko Chi-en.
Lai Ruilong said that in the final stage of the election, do not use smear attacks. Political donations are handled in accordance with the law and there is nothing illegal at all. Green energy is a trend in energy development in Taiwan and internationally. He not only promotes photovoltaics, but also wind power and geothermal energy. He just wants to make Taiwan's energy more diversified. When the renewable energy law was revised, the version was proposed by the Executive Yuan. The three parties and the people have no objections. Ko Chi-en's method of spreading rumors and smearing is not only wrong, but also unacceptable to all citizens.

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