Chen Shui-bian Says Mayors Unnecessary for Rat Control, Chiang Wan-an to Provide Full Explanation
Former Taipei Mayor Chen Shui-bian posted on Facebook that during his tenure, the mayor was not needed to handle rat infestations. In response, current Mayor Chiang Wan-an stated he would hold a press conference to provide a full explanation to reassure citizens, drawing public attention to the city's administrative responses.
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(Central News Agency reporter Yang Shu-min, Taipei, 5th) Former President Chen Shui-bian, who once served as Taipei Mayor, posted on Facebook today, recalling that his city government team did not need the mayor to handle rat infestations, and the secretary-general was sufficient. In response to media questions, Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an said he would hold a press conference to provide a full explanation to reassure citizens.
Chen Shui-bian, in his Facebook post "Chen Shui-bian's New Brave Brother Stories," titled "How Ah-Bian's City Government Team Handled Rat Infestations Back Then," wrote: "Solving rat infestations doesn't need the mayor, the secretary-general is enough!" and "Secretary-General Liao, citizens thank you!"
Chiang Wan-an attended the "2026 Nurses' Day Celebration and Commendation Ceremony" today, where media asked for his views on Chen Shui-bian's post. Chiang Wan-an said that he would hold a press conference with bureau chiefs at 4 PM to provide a full explanation to reassure citizens, stating that this is the responsibility of any mayor.
Chen Shui-bian's article mentioned that Liao Zheng-jing, his first KMT Secretary-General during his mayoral term, represented the mayor in meeting the public. A chairman's wife complained about a rampant rat problem in her community. Under instructions to handle it completely, Liao Zheng-jing assembled environmental cleaning staff from 12 districts and carried out a thorough cleaning using traditional methods. The 12 districts took 12 weeks, and the streets became clean, with no fear of blockages during flood season. He even received thanks from a Japanese woman, which left a deep impression. (Edited by Hsiao Po-wen) 1150505
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(Central News Agency reporter Yang Shu-min, Taipei, 5th) Former President Chen Shui-bian, who once served as Taipei Mayor, posted on Facebook today, recalling that his city government team did not need the mayor to handle rat infestations, and the secretary-general was sufficient. In response to media questions, Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an said he would hold a press conference to provide a full explanation to reassure citizens.
Chen Shui-bian, in his Facebook post "Chen Shui-bian's New Brave Brother Stories," titled "How Ah-Bian's City Government Team Handled Rat Infestations Back Then," wrote: "Solving rat infestations doesn't need the mayor, the secretary-general is enough!" and "Secretary-General Liao, citizens thank you!"
Chiang Wan-an attended the "2026 Nurses' Day Celebration and Commendation Ceremony" today, where media asked for his views on Chen Shui-bian's post. Chiang Wan-an said that he would hold a press conference with bureau chiefs at 4 PM to provide a full explanation to reassure citizens, stating that this is the responsibility of any mayor.
Chen Shui-bian's article mentioned that Liao Zheng-jing, his first KMT Secretary-General during his mayoral term, represented the mayor in meeting the public. A chairman's wife complained about a rampant rat problem in her community. Under instructions to handle it completely, Liao Zheng-jing assembled environmental cleaning staff from 12 districts and carried out a thorough cleaning using traditional methods. The 12 districts took 12 weeks, and the streets became clean, with no fear of blockages during flood season. He even received thanks from a Japanese woman, which left a deep impression. (Edited by Hsiao Po-wen) 1150505
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