"Election Giveaway Mishap: 3 People Mistakenly Eat Laundry Detergent"
In Taiwan, at least three people were hospitalized after mistakenly eating colorful liquid laundry detergent pods distributed as a campaign freebie in the presidential race, with one victim mistaking them for candy. The pods were given out by the Nationalist Party and featured photos of their candidates, with packaging urging voters to "Vote for No. 3." The incident led to apologies from the campaign office, and those hospitalized included elderly individuals who required stomach flushing. The election, featuring candidates from different parties, is being closely watched amid tensions between China and the U.S. over Taiwan.