Media reports showed photographs and videos of Lo and his office deputy director, Nien Pei-ying (粘珮瑩), allegedly checking into a hotel twice this month. Lo said the situation with Nien was a private matter that did not need to be discussed publicly, but a reorganization of office staff was likely. Lo was yesterday scheduled to talk about the mayoral election during a live radio interview, but abruptly canceled his appearance. Lo is a former academic known for his experience in social movements and media. Although a first-term legislator, he has led other DPP rivals, except for Lai and Yu, in opinion polls.

Source: Taipei Times July 19, 2017 15:56 UTC