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BackCalling on Shen Boyang's supporters to show "more love" than Luo Zhiqiang: the public knows who is the real bully
Calling on Shen Boyang's supporters to show "more love" than Luo Zhiqiang: the public knows who is the real bully
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Calling on Shen Boyang's supporters to show "more love" than Luo Zhiqiang: the public knows who is the real bully

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  • Luo Zhiqiang, the campaign director of Taipei mayoral candidate Chiang Wanan of the Kuomintang, criticized Shen Boyang's supporters for bullying Chiang Wanan by fabricating "Chiang Wanan and his supporters to bully the Yangliu store".
  • He emphasized that Chiang Wanan never targeted specific stores when sweeping the streets.
  • He called on his supporters to remain peaceful and to express blessings more lovingly than those who met his opponents.

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Why It Matters

During the Taipei mayoral election, Chiang Wanan and Shen Boyang competed fiercely. Jiang Wanan went to the Liaoning Night Market in Zhongshan District to collect votes. When he passed by the "Youyi Cun" dumpling shop that supports Shen Boyang, he was surrounded by criticism. Luo Zhiqiang retorted, accusing Shen Boyang's supporters of fabricating bullying claims to attack Jiang Wanan.

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First published 11-07 23:39

Update time 11-08 07:30

Taipei mayoral candidate Chiang Wanan went to the Liaoning Night Market in Zhongshan District the night before yesterday (6th) to sweep the streets to solicit votes. When he passed by the "Yangliu" shop "Youyi Cun" dumpling shop, a large number of people crowded in front of the shop and "surrounded the shop". Chiang Wanan's campaign director Luo Zhiqiang bluntly stated that Shen Boyang's supporters collectively used the fictitious "Jiang Wanan and his supporters to bully Yangliu Store" to bully Chiang Wanan. I believe Taipei citizens can see clearly who is the real bully. But Luo also called on supporters to show their love and blessings to them if they meet Shen Boyang's supporters when accompanying Jiang Wanan on street sweeps.

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Luo Zhiqiang questioned, who did Jiang Wanan bully while sweeping the streets? Jiang's street sweeps are becoming more and more popular, and his supporters are getting more and more excited. However, they are being criticized in the media and on the Internet by supporters of Green Camp and Shen Boyang. When Jiang Wanan is sweeping the streets, he leads his supporters to bully Yangliu stores. Last year, Shen Boyang and Cao Xingcheng launched a general recall. In order to incite hatred, Shen Boyang personally came to Da'an District to call for the recall. He also performed a very provocative "Come on, come on, how about it" recall dance on the streets and in Congress.

Luo Zhiqiang said that Shen Boyang had only one purpose, to arouse the hatred of his supporters against the KMT legislators and to let his supporters bully the KMT legislators who were resisting the recall. Shen Boyang's incitement also achieved the desired effect. During a general recall, not only the recalled legislators and anti-recall supporters will be bullied, but even ordinary people with no political stance will not escape the bullying of the recall group.

Luo Zhiqiang said that Shen Boyang would never forget that a female fan of "Mayday" was just taking a selfie in the Ziqiang Tunnel and was bullied by the Blue Birds. When Shen Boyang found out, Shen Boyang actually said: "It is a good thing to be alert!" Shen also affirmed that this is called "being alert". What is bullying? Shen Boyang, who frequently attacks other legislators personally and uses the Three-Character Sutra to scold other legislators for their low IQs, has always been the legislator of the DPP who likes to bully others the most.

Luo Zhiqiang said that whether it is Jiang Wanan or Shen Boyang, sweeping the market will inevitably bring inconvenience to the merchants, which is very embarrassing; but unless the street is not swept, such inconvenience is difficult to avoid. At the same time, whether it is Jiang Wanan or Shen Boyang, supporters are very enthusiastic and will shout to cheer for the candidates. This is also normal. Next, when sweeping the streets, you will inevitably encounter stores that support the opponent's camp. Jiang Wanan will visit the "Yangliu Store", and Shen Boyang will also visit the "Anxin Store". Some supporters of the opponent will have negative feelings, and this must be respected.

Luo Zhiqiang pointed out several facts at the scene yesterday, including: First, Jiang Wanan greeted and shook hands with the night market merchants one by one yesterday with a smile, and was not targeting the Yangliu store; second, the supporters around Jiang Wanan also shouted slogans to cheer Jiang Wanan along the road, not targeting the Yangliu store. Moreover, the content of their slogans was very positive, without any personal attacks or threats; third, after Jiang Wanan said hello, he moved on and stayed at the Yangliu store for a very short time. The supporters also moved to the next store, and did not surround or provoke the Yangliu store; fourth, even so, the Yangliu store still felt uncomfortable, which must be respected.

Luo Zhiqiang said, after all, just like Shen Boyang's market sweeps will bring inconvenience to Anxin Store, Jiang Wanan's market sweeps will bring inconvenience to Yangliu Stores. In addition, Yangliu Stores already support Shen Boyang, so they will have negative feelings. It is completely understandable, and we also feel embarrassed. However, it is too much for other Yangliu supporters to escalate the matter to the point where Jiang Wanan surrounds and bullies Yangliu stores like a gangster!

Luo Zhiqiang emphasized that everyone can look at Jiang Wanan. No matter who he meets, he always maintains a friendly smile and never attacks others personally. He will not do this when he is electing the mayor, nor will he do it when he is not electing the mayor. As for Shen Boyang, he has always been a habitual offender of bullying and personal attacks on others. It was not until he was about to elect mayor that he warmly told everyone to "really don't attack others personally."

Luo Zhiqiang said that Shen Boyang's supporters are now collectively using the fictitious "Jiang Wanan and his supporters to bully Yangliu Store" to bully Jiang Wanan. He believes that the citizens of Taipei can clearly see who the real bully is.

Luo Zhiqiang appealed to his supporters. After the TV debate, the Shen Boyang camp knew that spreading rumors on municipal and political matters was of no use. Because Mayor Jiang Wanan’s street sweeping was too successful and the people were too enthusiastic, the other side is now using a magnifying glass to examine Jiang Wanan’s street sweeping. Similar situations will continue to occur. Therefore, please support the supporters to stay calm and do not conflict with supporters from the opponent’s camp. "We sweep the streets with Jiang Wanan with joy and blessings. If we meet Shen Boyang's supporters, we will express our love to them and offer our blessings."

What to Watch

AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

  • Shen Boyang’s camp will respond to Luo Zhiqiang’s criticism and fight back

    Likely · Within days

  • Jiang Wanan’s street sweeping activities will continue and may encounter rival supporters again

    Very likely · Within days

Open Questions

  • How do night market operators feel about it?
  • Will Chiang Wanan's campaign take further action to respond to the accusations?
  • Will Shen Boyang's camp respond to Luo Zhiqiang's criticism?

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