Taiwanese Producer Acquitted of Insulting Retired Generals on Facebook
Wang Yixin, producer of the Taiwanese drama 'International Bridge Club,' was not prosecuted by the Taipei District Prosecutors Office for calling six retired generals, including Chang Yenting, 'garbage' on Facebook. The prosecutor ruled the comments were subjective opinions on public figures.
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(Central News Agency, Taipei) Wang Yixin, producer of the Taiwanese drama 'International Bridge Club,' dissatisfied with the words and actions of six retired generals including Chang Yenting, posted on Facebook in January this year calling them 'garbage,' and was sued for public insult. The Taipei District Prosecutors Office today issued a non-prosecution decision for Wang.
On January 4, Wang posted on Facebook, naming the six retired generals, stating that these career military officers, who started appearing on shows after retirement, were initially cautious and professional in their remarks. However, after a period of time, perhaps due to political stance, media spotlight, appearance fees, or being bribed by specific individuals, their remarks gradually became 'inappropriate.'
He stated that many retired generals were extremely obedient while serving, hoping for promotion, but once retired, they suddenly transformed into fierce critics, becoming the 'conscience of the entire military.' He said they are just 'people,' individuals who use the cloak of a retired soldier to pursue their own selfish interests.
Wang said it is fine to change how one makes a living, but forgetting one's oath of loyalty to the nation as a soldier and turning to support the enemy makes one 'garbage.' He argued that such people are not only disloyal to the country but also betray the majority of their diligent and loyal fellow soldiers.
Dissatisfied with Wang's remarks, Chang reported the case to the Wanhua Precinct of the Taipei City Police Department, accusing Wang of criminal public insult.
The prosecutor pointed out that Wang's comments were a subjective critique of Chang's past public statements on military issues, not solely aimed at defaming Chang's reputation. Even if the remarks were offensive, Chang, having held important public positions in the national military and being interviewed on news programs, is a public figure in the military-political field and should have a higher tolerance for expressions of opinion in this area.
The prosecutor concluded that compared to ordinary citizens, Chang can refute Wang's remarks through the media and his own influence in the military-political field. Therefore, it is difficult to argue that his reputation was damaged by Wang's remarks, and Wang was not prosecuted due to insufficient evidence.
On January 4, Wang posted on Facebook, naming the six retired generals, stating that these career military officers, who started appearing on shows after retirement, were initially cautious and professional in their remarks. However, after a period of time, perhaps due to political stance, media spotlight, appearance fees, or being bribed by specific individuals, their remarks gradually became 'inappropriate.'
He stated that many retired generals were extremely obedient while serving, hoping for promotion, but once retired, they suddenly transformed into fierce critics, becoming the 'conscience of the entire military.' He said they are just 'people,' individuals who use the cloak of a retired soldier to pursue their own selfish interests.
Wang said it is fine to change how one makes a living, but forgetting one's oath of loyalty to the nation as a soldier and turning to support the enemy makes one 'garbage.' He argued that such people are not only disloyal to the country but also betray the majority of their diligent and loyal fellow soldiers.
Dissatisfied with Wang's remarks, Chang reported the case to the Wanhua Precinct of the Taipei City Police Department, accusing Wang of criminal public insult.
The prosecutor pointed out that Wang's comments were a subjective critique of Chang's past public statements on military issues, not solely aimed at defaming Chang's reputation. Even if the remarks were offensive, Chang, having held important public positions in the national military and being interviewed on news programs, is a public figure in the military-political field and should have a higher tolerance for expressions of opinion in this area.
The prosecutor concluded that compared to ordinary citizens, Chang can refute Wang's remarks through the media and his own influence in the military-political field. Therefore, it is difficult to argue that his reputation was damaged by Wang's remarks, and Wang was not prosecuted due to insufficient evidence.