If you’ve been following Taiwan’s news cycle, you might have noticed a familiar pattern: when a major issue arises, suddenly, the media floods the headlines with distracting stories. It’s happening again.

Recently, two controversial topics have been stirring public debate:

1. Electricity Price Hikes – The government is set to raise electricity prices again, adding more financial burden to households and businesses.

2. Taiwan Power Company’s Overseas Investments – Reports suggest that Taipower is planning to purchase electricity from Yunbao Energy, a Taiwanese company operating in the Philippines. Why is Taiwan’s state-run power company buying electricity from an overseas supplier when it struggles with domestic power supply issues?

Instead of focusing on these pressing concerns, mainstream media seems to be pushing a wave of sensational stories. This raises an important question: What are they trying to divert our attention from?

We’ve seen this tactic before—when public dissatisfaction rises, unrelated or exaggerated news stories conveniently dominate the headlines. Whether it’s celebrity scandals, irrelevant political drama, or sudden “hot” social topics, the timing always feels suspicious.

So, what do you think? Is this just a coincidence, or is it another well-orchestrated distraction?

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