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[ত্রুটি]There is a rumor on the Internet that “Xie Yirong has a strong background in the Ministry of Labor, and his mother’s family is Yudingxing, a well-known local soy sauce factory”? | Taiwan Fact Checking Center
Background
On November 4, an employee at the Jinzhuang Joint Office Building in Taiwan was found deceased. The employee worked for the Department of Labor and Development. Initial reports suggest that the death was a result of suicide linked to workplace bullying by the North Branch Director, Xie Yirong. Following this event, the Ministry of Labor held a meeting on November 20, where they decided to record serious charges against Xie Yirong and remove him from his position.
On November 20, sources indicated that Xie Yirong’s family is linked to a well-regarded local manufacturing company in Yunlin. This connection was discussed on social media, where users claimed that Xie Yirong’s family has wealth and influence.
On November 21, news outlets reported that Xie Yirong is associated with a prominent soy sauce factory in the area.
Fact-Checking Points
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Allegation of Affair: Xie Yizhe was interviewed on November 21. He asserted that rumors suggesting a connection between Xie Yirong and Yu Dingxing were false. He clarified that Yu Dingxing has no relation to Xie Yirong and confirmed that Yunlin has a soy sauce factory, owned solely by the Xie family.
On November 20, Xie Yizhe posted on Facebook. He mentioned that due to the incident involving Xie Yirong, the public incorrectly linked his family to the situation based on media reports. He emphasized that misunderstandings have harmed their reputation.
- Verification of Claims: The Verification Center corroborated Xie Yizhe’s statements. They accessed public business registration data from the Ministry of Economic Affairs. They found information related to soy sauce production companies in Yunlin County, confirming that a business called “Yu Dingxing Chaishao Sauce Co., Ltd.” is indeed registered under the surname Xie.
In summary, the investigation into the allegations surrounding Xie Yirong reveals a mix of truth and misconceptions. The family connections and business registrations have been confirmed, while several online claims have been denied.
(Reporters: Chen Peihuang, Zheng Huiwen; Editing: Qiu Jiayi)