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Expanding controversy over Taipei Mayor's son

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Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an continues to face scrutiny regarding his son, Chiang Te-li, following the student's selection for the Taipei City International Exchange Student Program. While the Mayor maintains the process was formal and that his son would decline government subsidies, critics argue the use of a limited public quota constitutes a misuse of resources. The dispute has drawn calls for resignation from figures such as former UMC chairman Tsao Hsing-cheng and has become a focal point for political opponents like Shen Po-yang. New controversy has emerged regarding the Taipei Mayor's Award presented to Chiang Te-li at Jianguo High School. Observers noted that while other award recipients cited national-level achievements, the section detailing Chiang Te-li’s meritorious deeds was listed as “currently blank,” mentioning only scouting and teamwork. Additionally, the school's principal, Liao Chun-ying, has faced backlash following video footage appearing to show her shaking hands with Chiang Te-li while failing to do so with a female student. In response to the public outcry, the principal has closed her personal Facebook account. Legal scrutiny has intensified regarding potential violations of the Act on Recusal of Public Servants Due to Conflicts of Interest. While Taipei City officials, including the Director of the Government Ethics Office, stated the Mayor did not participate in the approval or subsidy allocation processes, the Agency Against Corruption clarified that related persons have an obligation to proactively disclose their relationships under the law, regardless of official participation in reviews. Furthermore, the Mayor has faced renewed calls for DNA testing to verify his lineage, a matter he dismissed as a recurring election-cycle issue, alongside criticism for involving his family in political campaigning. The Control Yuan has since initiated a preliminary investigation into Chiang Te-li’s application for an exchange student program in the United States.

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