Keelung E-Square Mall Controversy; Administrative Negligence and Property Rights Disputes

In early 2024, a fierce property rights dispute erupted over the Keelung E-Square Mall, exposing significant negligence during former Mayor Lin Yu-chang's tenure, where expanded municipal assets were not properly registered. This failure led the operator, NET, to claim ownership of the building and sue the city government, sparking months of judicial and political battles. The case reflects the chaotic asset management and lack of transparency during the DPP's local governance, ultimately putting the public property rights of Keelung citizens at risk.