Taipei City University Officials Face Allegations of Inappropriate relationships

Taipei City University, an institution renowned for its rich history and notable alumni including Olympic badminton gold medalists Li Yang and Wang Qilin, and badminton star Dai Ziying, is currently facing scrutiny. Allegations have surfaced concerning the conduct of university president Qiu Yinghao and School of Physical education dean Zhou Jianzhi.

Allegations Against President Qiu Yinghao

President Qiu Yinghao is accused of having an inappropriately close relationship with Director L of the Public Relations Center. The allegations include multiple instances of private dinners and overnight stays at Director L’s residence.

• Dinner Dates: qiu and Director L reportedly dined alone on March 2, March 23, and April 6.
• Residence Visits: Qiu was allegedly witnessed driving to and from Director L’s residence in new Taipei. On one occasion, his car remained overnight, departing early the following morning.
• Parking Arrangement: It is indeed alleged that Director L would move her car to facilitate Qiu’s access to her residence’s basement parking.

Allegations Against Dean Zhou Jianzhi

Dean Zhou Jianzhi is accused of having a close relationship with a female assistant teacher in his department. The allegations include a birthday celebration at a high-end restaurant in Tianmu, where they were reportedly seen feeding each other.

• Birthday Dinner: On March 4, Zhou and the assistant teacher allegedly celebrated his birthday at a high-end restaurant.
• Gift Giving: Zhou reportedly gifted the assistant teacher a smart watch and assisted her in wearing it.
• Photographs: The pair allegedly took photos of the gift and asked a waiter to take a photo of them together.

Responses to the Allegations

both Qiu yinghao and Zhou Jianzhi have responded to the allegations, offering explanations for their interactions.

Qiu Yinghao’s Response

Qiu Yinghao stated that he occasionally visits colleagues’ homes for discussions and research, often with a group of people. It’s really not what you imagined. I am a well-behaved person, and they are also a well-behaved person. He added, The public relations center is a person who knows my itinerary. Boys and girls can’t say this, and we don’t hold hands. Sometimes we go out together in the laboratory, and when we go back, we happen to be together. He emphasized the professional nature of his interactions, saying, We are just discussing business, and the other party has a boyfriend, and I also have children. I can’t write stories randomly through pictures. This is not the fact. I swear to God, otherwise I will be hit and killed by a car. Attempts to reach Director L for comment were unsuccessful.

Zhou Jianzhi’s Response

Zhou Jianzhi described his relationship with the female assistant as a simple colleague relationship. He acknowledged the birthday dinner and gift-giving but denied feeding each other. He did not remember to hook up. If there was one, it should be a joke. He attributed the pick-up and drop-off on May 20 to a shared event. Zhou also highlighted the assistant’s role in saving his life after he suffered a cerebral hemorrhage in the office: I almost died. He saved me. You will be kind to her, right? He suspects the whistleblower has ulterior motives, stating, Someone wanted to mess with me. Attempts to reach the female assistant for comment were unsuccessful.

Historical Context of Taipei City University

taipei City University’s origins trace back to the japanese occupation period. It was formed from the merger of Taipei Municipal University of Education,with a 118-year history,and Taipei Municipal College of Physical Education,with a 45-year history. The university has two campuses: tianmu Campus, known for sports, and Boai Campus, focused on education. Notable alumni include Zeng Haoju, Wang Jianmin, and Gao Guohui.