Taipei Criticized For Rat Poison Placement In Park

A commentator suggested that the severity of a rat problem in a city has been deliberately exaggerated for political advantage. The accuser suggests this is part of a coordinated effort, possibly involving online campaigns, to create chaos and damage the reputation of the city's parks department. The accusations were framed as an attempt to damage the reputation of specific officials and departments, such as the Taipei City Mayor and the Department of Parks and Recreation. Critics claim the issue is being amplified to achieve electoral advantage. Liu Caiwei criticized the "Taipei Rat Dog Map" circulating online, stating its data sources are not rigorous, allowing old photos from two years ago and mislabeling "rat dogs" from Kaohsiung. A recently circulated 'Taipei rat map' is criticized for unrigorous data, allowing two-year-old photos and mislabeling Kaohsiung's rat issues as Taipei's, according to Liu Caiwei. The rat problem in Taipei has become a political issue, with DPP members criticizing Mayor Jiang Wan'an for deploying rat poison in Shuanglian Station Park, citing potential risks to children and pets. A 'rat issue' in Taipei has become a subject of political debate, with accusations of it being 'hyped up' to 'attack Mayor Chiang Wan-an' and 'set up Shen Boyang.' The Environmental Protection Bureau (EPB) clarified that its cross-regional epidemic prevention measures, including clearing food sources and drug placement, align with the Ministry of Environment's guidelines. A political debate has emerged in Taipei regarding the city's rat problem, with critics accusing politicians of using the issue to attack Mayor Chiang Wan-an and promote Shen Bo-yang. Concerns were raised about potential harm to children or pets if the poison is accidentally ingested.