Lin Zhijian, who was running for Taoyuan mayor on behalf of the DPP, was caught in a dissertation storm. DPP spokesperson and Hsinchu City Councillor Li Yanhui was insinuated as interfering in school affairs because he was the chairman of Chung Hwa University. Li Yanhui went to the Hsinchu District Prosecutor’s Office today (20) to file a lawsuit once morest Kuomintang Chairman Zhu Lilun, People’s Party Chairman Ke Wenzhe, Taipei City Councilor You Shuhui, and Legislator Lai Xiangling for defamation.
Li Yanhui said that without evidence, these people arbitrarily slandered her as the chairman of Chung Hwa University for interfering in school affairs, and even fabricated all kinds of false news at will. In addition to attacking her personal personality, she cannot accept the great reputational damage to Chung Hwa University, the Democratic Progressive Party and her family.
Li Yanhui said that the fantasies compiled and far-fetched by the above-mentioned people are very different from the actual situation. In order to carry out political purposes, they use unscrupulous means to trample the reputation of others without verification, which is unbearable.
Li Yanhui said that during this period of time, the amount of slander and false content once morest her is huge. She and her lawyers have collected and sorted out false slander content on the Internet, and they have grasped the most powerful focus of initial rumors and spreading rumors. There are follow-up legal actions, and no leniency will be granted.
In addition, Li Yanhui also stated that she and Chung Hwa University have publicly stated many times that the basic position of independence in school affairs and respect for academic ethics is no different from the operation of any normal university in Taiwan. Man-made operations that are ignorant of facts.
Li Yanhui said that Chung Wah University was established as a joint venture between local officials. The family has been separated, but the public welfare director is the family representative, and the chairman is also elected by the 15 directors. She will serve as the chairman for the first time in November 2021, and she is willing to serve as the chairman mainly because of her passion for education.
Li Yanhui said that she filed a defamation charge today in the hope that this meaningless smear and rumor will stop, apologize to her, and at the same time allow the election and investigation work to return to normal. If the defendants want to continue making up stories or want to prove it right, don’t hide in the media or on the Internet, see you in court.
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