George Hsieh
George Hsieh is the mayor of Keelung, Taiwan, who recently made headlines when prosecutors declined to charge him in connection with a dispute involving NET Fashion Development Co. The case revolved around the controversial eviction of NET from the Keelung E-Square Mall, with allegations of larceny and property damage brought against Hsieh and other city officials. Prosecutors determined that the ownership of the mall was ambiguous and found no evidence of criminal intent, leading to the decision not to pursue charges. Hsieh remains under investigation for other potential violations related to anti-corruption laws.
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Keelung Mayor George Hsieh easily fended off a recall attempt in 2024.
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Keelung Mayor George Hsieh held a news conference to emphasize the city’s 'zero tolerance' stance on impaired driving.
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George Hsieh is the Mayor of Keelung and represents the Chinese Nationalist Party.
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Keelung Mayor George Hsieh confirmed he would attend the forums on local coalition governments.
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Keelung Mayor George Hsieh of the Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) apologized over allegations related to illegal data access.
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Keelung Mayor George Hsieh apologized over alleged illegal data access by a former Civil Affairs Department director.
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Keelung Mayor George Hsieh apologized over a former Keelung Civil Affairs Department director's illegal accessing of citizen data.
Keelung mayor apologizes over data misuse in recall caseTaiwan· 2025-05-27Keelung Mayor George Hsieh expressed deep regret over the incident and reaffirmed the city's zero-tolerance of child abuse.
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Keelung Mayor George Hsieh said he had no comments on the case other than saying he respected prosecutors’ handling of the matter.
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George Hsieh said he would apologize after prosecutors conclude their investigation.
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George Hsieh approved Chang Yuan-hsiang's resignation.
Keelung official resigns amid recall vote scandalTaiwan· 2025-04-30
Keelung Mayor George Hsieh was involved in the discussions about the US tariffs with other mayors.
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Keelung Mayor George Hsieh said the harbor is a key hub for cruise routes in Asia.
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Keelung Mayor George Hsieh said the meeting should be delayed until the situation had been clarified.
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Prosecutors declined to press charges against Keelung Mayor George Hsieh in a dispute with NET Fashion Development Co.
Prosecutors decline to charge Keelung mayor in NET mall caseTaiwan· 2025-02-19