Vice President Bi-khim Hsiao's security is under scrutiny after Taoyuan Airport duty-free staff breached protocol to take photos with the VP. The incident has sparked public outrage and legislative criticism.
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00:00Concerns over Vice President B. Kim Hsiao's security are mounting after an incident during
00:05Taiwan's baseball victory celebration.
00:09As fans gathered to cheer the return of Taiwan's Premier 12 champions at Taoyuan Airport, staff
00:14of a duty-free shop pushed past security to take photos with Vice President Hsiao.
00:21Legislators are criticizing the lack of oversight and questioning the security protocols for
00:26high-ranking officials.
00:28Despite issuing an apology and pledging a donation to youth baseball, the duty-free
00:33company now faces a fine of US$30,000 and growing calls for a boycott.