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BackCai Kangyong's appearance at Shen Boyang's founding meeting caused controversy. Internet celebrity Chen Yiting expressed his freedom of expression.
Cai Kangyong's appearance at Shen Boyang's founding meeting caused controversy. Internet celebrity Chen Yiting expressed his freedom of expression.
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Cai Kangyong's appearance at Shen Boyang's founding meeting caused controversy. Internet celebrity Chen Yiting expressed his freedom of expression.

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  • Well-known host Tsai Kang-yong recently appeared at the Democratic Progressive Party's Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Boyang's campaign headquarters inauguration meeting, triggering criticism from public opinion and Chinese netizens.
  • Internet celebrity Chen Yi expressed surprise at this, but emphasized that taking a stand is personal freedom, and believed that Tsai Kangyong may live for ideology.

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Well-known host Tsai Kang-yong appeared at the Democratic Progressive Party's Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Boyang's presidential campaign inauguration meeting, triggering discussions from all walks of life and backlash from Chinese netizens.

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Well-known host Tsai Kang-yong appeared at the Democratic Progressive Party's Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Boyang's campaign headquarters inauguration meeting yesterday (4th). This move caused an uproar in public opinion, and some Chinese netizens even collapsed and criticized him. Internet celebrity Chen Yi was surprised by Tsai Kangyong's actions, thinking that a big shot like him, who neither lacks money nor publicity, would touch sensitive issues.

Cai Kangyong appeared at the launch event of Shen Boyang's campaign headquarters, causing an uproar. China even jumped on the matter. Endorsement brands were busy cutting ties with him, and originally scheduled magazine interviews were urgently withdrawn. Just as Little Pink was jumping around like crazy, Cai Kangyong said that he appeared at Shen Boyang's event "because he wanted to hear the opinions of all parties." If he had the opportunity to interview both candidates, it would be great. He also said that Jiang Wanan would invite him, and he would be happy to go and observe.

Chinese netizens who have collapsed still do not pay the bill and believe that Tsai Kangyong should be banned. Chen Yi believes that expressing one's stance is inherently personal freedom. The problem is those who want to fight against others because of their different stances. She believes that since the game has rules, you must abide by the rules. If you want to take both sides, the best way is to "don't express your position."

Chen Yi was surprised by Cai Kangyong's statement and believed that the only explanation could be "the character of a literary man." "Because I have nothing to lose and I am getting older, and I want to live a good life for my ideology!" Chen Yi said bluntly that although Tsai Kangyong is willful, he is by no means the kind of person who does not look forward and backward. Although she was surprised, she still supports everyone's freedom to express their opinions. This is the true democratic value.

Open Questions

  • Will Tsai Kang-yong actually participate in other political activities in the future?
  • Will there be further actions for the relevant endorsed brands in the future?

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