National Defense Special Act Consultation: Convener Chen Kuan-ting Hopes KMT Legislators Attend
The consultation on the National Defense Special Act draft, originally scheduled for the afternoon of the 9th, was postponed to the 15th or 16th at the request of the KMT legislative caucus. Convener Chen Kuan-ting urged KMT legislators to attend the consultation, emphasizing the importance of discussion. The draft had previously failed to reach consensus on key provisions during a joint committee review on March 26th.
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Chen Kuan-ting stated on the 2nd that the committee's consultation on the National Defense Special Act draft, originally scheduled for the afternoon of the 9th, was suddenly postponed to the 15th or 16th at the request of the Kuomintang (KMT) legislative caucus. The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) caucus will continue to communicate to strive for the consultation to be held as scheduled.
Chen Kuan-ting told the media during an interview at the Legislative Yuan this morning that they had already accommodated the KMT twice before, hoping for a more peaceful atmosphere to facilitate discussions on the National Defense Special Act draft. However, it was once again delayed in a strange manner, which naturally leads people to link it to whether there is a direct or indirect relationship with KMT Chairman Cheng Li-wen's visit to China, which is very regrettable.
Chen Kuan-ting said that consensus is not guaranteed in consultations, but discussions are always necessary to move forward. If there is no conclusion from the consultation, the Legislative Yuan President Han Kuo-yu will be asked to convene a caucus consultation, where further discussions can take place. However, without a preliminary process, there will be no substantive discussion, and neither the ruling nor opposition parties will be able to fully articulate the importance of the National Defense Special Act draft to the public, nor will Taiwan's national defense receive the best protection.
Chen Kuan-ting believes that every time goodwill is extended, it is met with a cold response, which is truly regrettable. However, he still called on KMT legislators to attend the consultation this afternoon. He said it's fine if there's no consensus, but discussion is essential. He also hoped that the KMT's middle and new generations would bravely stand up and not let caucus whip Fu Kun-chi lead the entire KMT into a dead end. The current sticking point is Fu Kun-chi.
The joint meeting of the Legislative Yuan's Foreign Affairs and National Defense Committee and the Finance Committee reviewed the Executive Yuan, Taiwan People's Party, and KMT versions of the National Defense Special Act draft on March 26th. After two days of discussion, no consensus was reached on key provisions, including procurement item names and total amounts. At that time, committee chairman Chen Kuan-ting ruled that it be reserved for caucus consultation. (Editor: Wan Shu-chang) 11504009
Chen Kuan-ting told the media during an interview at the Legislative Yuan this morning that they had already accommodated the KMT twice before, hoping for a more peaceful atmosphere to facilitate discussions on the National Defense Special Act draft. However, it was once again delayed in a strange manner, which naturally leads people to link it to whether there is a direct or indirect relationship with KMT Chairman Cheng Li-wen's visit to China, which is very regrettable.
Chen Kuan-ting said that consensus is not guaranteed in consultations, but discussions are always necessary to move forward. If there is no conclusion from the consultation, the Legislative Yuan President Han Kuo-yu will be asked to convene a caucus consultation, where further discussions can take place. However, without a preliminary process, there will be no substantive discussion, and neither the ruling nor opposition parties will be able to fully articulate the importance of the National Defense Special Act draft to the public, nor will Taiwan's national defense receive the best protection.
Chen Kuan-ting believes that every time goodwill is extended, it is met with a cold response, which is truly regrettable. However, he still called on KMT legislators to attend the consultation this afternoon. He said it's fine if there's no consensus, but discussion is essential. He also hoped that the KMT's middle and new generations would bravely stand up and not let caucus whip Fu Kun-chi lead the entire KMT into a dead end. The current sticking point is Fu Kun-chi.
The joint meeting of the Legislative Yuan's Foreign Affairs and National Defense Committee and the Finance Committee reviewed the Executive Yuan, Taiwan People's Party, and KMT versions of the National Defense Special Act draft on March 26th. After two days of discussion, no consensus was reached on key provisions, including procurement item names and total amounts. At that time, committee chairman Chen Kuan-ting ruled that it be reserved for caucus consultation. (Editor: Wan Shu-chang) 11504009