Massive Anti-Toxic Oil Rally on Ketagalan Boulevard! KMT Struggles with Event Funding, Cheng Li-chun Rescues with Millions from Personal Savings

On the 25th, the Kuomintang (KMT) mobilized a massive rally on Ketagalan Boulevard to oppose the spread of 'toxic oil' across Taiwan, strongly criticizing the DPP government for evading responsibility and displaying poor attitude. The event concluded successfully, with a sea of blue supporters filling Ketagalan Boulevard into the shape of the Chinese character '大' (big). It was revealed that the KMT faced severe financial difficulties in funding the event, and ultimately, party chairperson Cheng Li-chun broke her personal fixed deposit to contribute millions, enabling the rally to proceed. Due to the last-minute nature of the event, central party funds were insufficient. According to Feng Media, 'The July 25 anti-toxic oil march has seen enthusiastic registration but lacks funding; Han Kuo-yu and six KMT mayoral candidates are auctioning off personally signed jerseys to raise money.' To address the shortfall, county and city mayoral candidates were asked to sign jerseys for charity auctions. Mobilization efforts were significantly boosted by Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an and Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu, who actively promoted the event, urging supporters and food safety advocates to join. As a result, turnout far exceeded green camp expectations. Although KMT caucus convener Fu Kun-chi's claim of 'a million people on Ketagalan' was mocked by the pan-green camp, commentator Lee Cheng-hao admitted the turnout was impressive. On the critical issue of funding, while many assumed party secretary-general Lee Chien-lung was responsible, it was actually Cheng Li-chun’s personal financial contribution that made the event possible. Additional exclusive reports from Feng Media include: • Did the green camp misjudge anti-toxic oil sentiment? 200,000 flood Ketagalan; writer claims Lai Qing-te’s next move: 'Humiliation is nothing for 2028' • 200,000 gather on Ketagalan against toxic oil; engineer says 'hope is visible': 'The DPP, born from the streets, now fears the streets' • After July 25 anti-toxic oil rally, another gathering on August 1? Writer warns KMT of two major pitfalls: 'Don’t exhaust public anger in one go'