Amid the escalating scandal over Chung Lien's carcinogenic oil, Kuomintang Taipei City Councilor Yang Chih-Tou and others recently launched a 154-hour hunger strike protest. Pulmonologist Dr. Su Yi-Feng, passing by the site, assisted the fasting young activists by measuring their blood pressure and glucose levels. However, the Blue Bird group reported him for 'practicing medical services without prior approval,' urging the Taipei City Health Bureau to impose penalties.
In response, KMT legislator Lo Chih-Chiang posted on Facebook, condemning the move as 'absurd.' He pointed out that President Lai Qingde, throughout his political career, has performed roadside emergency aid 11 times for individuals suffering from collapse, hypoglycemia, shock, fainting, and vomiting. While Lai is revered as 'God Lai' by the Blue Bird supporters, Dr. Su is being aggressively targeted—this double standard is utterly unreasonable, Lo argued.
Yang Chih-Tou and others initiated the 154-hour hunger strike on Ketagalan Boulevard at the end of July to protest toxic oil. During the protest, Dr. Su, on his day off, visited the site and measured the blood pressure and glucose levels of the fasting participants. Unexpectedly, he was reported for allegedly 'practicing medicine without authorization,' with demands for the Taipei Health Bureau to fine him between NT$20,000 and NT$100,000.
Dr. Su posted on the 4th, angrily stating, 'The Blue Bird witch hunt is back again.' He questioned why Lai Qingde is allowed to roam around as 'Dr. Lai' checking on citizens' health, while he is penalized merely for measuring blood pressure and glucose at a protest site.
Lo Chih-Chiang defended Dr. Su, explaining that four young people were fasting to support the July 25 anti-toxic oil rally on Ketagalan Boulevard. Dr. Su, on his vacation, visited them and noticed signs of weakness, dizziness, and cold sweats. He simply assisted with basic measurements—actions that ordinary people perform daily. Legally, measuring blood pressure and glucose is not classified as exclusive medical practice.
Lo emphasized that if such humanitarian acts are punished, no medical professional will dare help others in public emergencies. Lai Qingde has conducted 11 roadside rescues and is celebrated as a hero, yet Dr. Su is persecuted for a similar act of compassion. The real reason, Lo suggested, is Dr. Su’s long-standing criticism of government policies and his professional warnings about the health risks of toxic oil—making him a target for political retaliation by the Green Camp.
Additional exclusive reports from Wind Media:
- On the third day of the anti-toxic oil hunger strike on Ketagalan Boulevard, the physical and mental conditions of the young KMT supporters deteriorated. Ho Yuan-Kai clarified the truth behind claims that they 'ate food.' - Lai Yi-Jen faced criticism for 'relay fasting,' accused of 'taking turns eating.' A writer refuted Blue Bird, stating the original relay fast was initiated by Lin Yi-Hsiung. - Is Taiwan Sugar's toxic oil exempt from reporting because it's a 'semi-finished product'? KMT legislators cited official documents from the 'Sudan Red incident' to challenge Lin Ching-Yi, accusing her of double standards and political cover-up.
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- Source: PR Times
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