Did Kao Chia-yu Steal the Spotlight During Typhoon Inspection? Chen Hui-wen: Shen Po-yang Had Nothing to Say—Why Run for Mayor?

As Typhoon Bavi approached northern Taiwan, Premier Cho Jung-tai visited the Gangqian pumping station in Neihu on the 10th to inspect flood prevention measures, accompanied by DPP Taipei council candidate Kao Chia-yu. On the program 'News Talk,' media commentator Chen Hui-wen questioned why this was Shen Po-yang's moment to shine as the DPP's Taipei mayoral candidate, yet it was Kao who took center stage. Instead of Shen, it was Kao who spoke throughout the event—Chen suggested Kao should run for mayor.

During the inspection, Kao asked a local woman whether anyone had come to clean the drainage ditches. The woman replied, 'They come very often!' Kao followed up, 'Did they come before the flooding?' The woman responded, 'Yes, they did!' This confirmed that Taipei City's disaster prevention efforts were being implemented.

Chen Hui-wen pointed out: 'Kao was the one speaking—where was Shen Po-yang? When waiting for Cho Jung-tai, Shen stood with arms crossed. As Cho got out of the car, Shen rushed forward to shake hands first. But when Cho inspected Jīnlóng Road, did he even notice Shen? The one holding the microphone was Kao. Why? Because Shen didn’t know what to say. What kind of Taipei mayor is he running to be?'

Chen continued: 'This was supposed to be Shen Po-yang’s moment to perform, yet Kao was the one speaking the entire time. If she can speak so confidently, she should be the one running for mayor!'