Document Submitted by Wang Mei-hui Not Received, Li Yang: Budget Didn't Pass, Indeed No Funds

Li Yang stated today in a media interview before attending a legislative inquiry at the Legislative Yuan that he had clearly expressed to the county magistrate at the time that the budget had indeed not passed. "Regarding facility equipment, it is indeed difficult for us to provide subsidies," he said, adding that he had inquired if the county magistrate had formally sent a letter, which would be recorded by the Sports Administration.

Li Yang indicated that under the current circumstances, "we can only utilize last year's budget from the Sports Administration. Therefore, for the Ministry of Sport this year, when we cannot exceed expenditure, it is indeed very difficult to provide subsidies to local governments."

The Changhua Homey Sports Center held its opening ceremony on the 7th. Wang Mei-hui, Li Yang, and Democratic Progressive Party legislators Chen Xiu-yue and Chen Xiu-bao were among those present. During a break in the ceremony, Wang Mei-hui presented a document to Li Yang, which contained a list of sports construction projects for which the county government requested assistance from the Sports Administration.

When Wang Mei-hui handed the document to Li Yang, after inquiring about its contents, Li Yang refused to accept it, citing "the budget has not passed." Legislators Chen Xiu-bao and Chen Xiu-yue, who were walking behind Wang Mei-hui and Li Yang, did not intervene, and the scene became awkward. (Editor: Huang Ming-xi) 1150409