EDITORIAL: A history of unreliabilityProsecutors on Wednesday launched an investigation into Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) Chairman Huang Kuo-chang (黃國昌). These behaviors betray a troubling pattern, as do his responses to them: denial, obfuscation, distraction, blame-shifting and accusations of political persecution. While the investigation continues, no conclusions can be drawn, but we can look at an emerging pattern of behavior. The issue is that Huang has a history of pushing the boundaries of legality and acceptable behavior and of providing accounts that are easily refuted. Beyond the allegations of removing confidential materials involving national defense, Huang is seeking election for New Taipei city mayor.
