Life Center / Reported by Peng Qiyun
▲The well-known YouTuber returned to Taiwan by plane, and was fined 200,000 yuan by the customs for bringing German sausage back to Taiwan. (Schematic diagram/data photo)
The Lunar New Year is approaching, and many people who live abroad will return to their hometowns to reunite with their families for the New Year. Recently, a well-known YouTuber “Taiwanese Family in Germany” shared a video of returning to Taiwan by plane, blaming himself for illegally bringing German sausages into Taiwan, so he was fined 200,000 yuan, which sparked heated discussions among netizens.
The recent outbreak of African swine fever has affected many countries. Taiwan is also strictly controlling the relevant anti-epidemic policies of African swine fever. There are also broadcasts in many places at the airport advocating “Bringing meat back to Taiwan is prohibited”. A netizen posted on Dcard that the well-known YouTuber “Taiwanese Family in Germany” shared a video of their return to Taiwan. In the video, they mentioned that they were fined 200,000 yuan by the customs for illegally bringing German sausages into Taiwan. This netizen watched After reading the follow-up comments from netizens and the YouTuber’s reply, I decided to quit following the channel.
Sophia said in the video that they had never heard that Germany was an epidemic area of African swine fever, and they even questioned whether such a fine was in line with the principle of proportionality. She believed that Germany’s meat inspections are very strict, and she also mentioned that it is very important to send German specialties. It is a common thing, but not a serious crime. Twenty years ago, my husband also brought Taiwanese meat floss to Germany. After being inspected at that time, it was confiscated and discarded without any fines. She admitted frankly that her husband’s grandpa and grandma are also farmers, so she never wanted to harm the pigs. She even reminded “all those who successfully pass through the customs with meat products, remember to finish eating the pork.” Think of it as spending money to eliminate disasters, and give Taiwan a big red envelope.”
In this regard, many netizens criticized, “It’s too exaggerated, and she didn’t use the way of propaganda to narrate, she just complained, and continued to set a bad example. Take the laws of other countries as an example, but she just entered Taiwan. Ah, super-defeated favor”, “It is basically to use the fluke mentality to take the meat, but was caught, and then said that Germany did not fine 200,000, why Taiwan should fine, what logic is this? Different countries have different regulations”, “Breaking the law It’s a violation of the law! There is no such thing as disproportion. Your remarks are a very bad example for the next generation! I have changed my opinion of you.”, “I just watched it, and my favorability has dropped a lot… Her reaction is quite impressive. Disappointed, and I still want to say, haven’t I stayed in Germany for so many years? How do you react like this…especially the saying “as a big red envelope for Taiwan””.
▲Video source: Taken from YouTube, please forgive me if it is removed
