Cheng Li-wun alleges obstruction of US trip; OCAC condemns 'baseless rumors'
KMT Chair Cheng Li-wun accused the Overseas Community Affairs Council (OCAC) of obstructing her US visit. The OCAC refuted the claims as baseless, demanding an apology and stating they were unaware of her itinerary.
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KMT Chair Cheng Li-wun has accused the Overseas Community Affairs Council (OCAC) of obstructing her US visit. The OCAC stated today that the KMT is spreading baseless rumors, which is highly inappropriate, and demanded an apology. The OCAC noted that it is unaware of Cheng's itinerary or whom she intends to meet, making it impossible to 'obstruct or lobby' against her.
KMT Cultural and Communications Committee Chair Yin Nai-ching stated today that Cheng must have a basis for her claims. The KMT emphasizes that the OCAC and other government agencies stationed in the US should maintain administrative neutrality.
Yin believes that whether it is political parties or groups visiting the US for party diplomacy or engaging with overseas communities, it helps showcase Taiwan's overall diplomatic strength and strengthens ties with the diaspora. Therefore, the OCAC and other overseas agencies should support these efforts.
According to media reports, Cheng said in a radio interview on the 26th that the OCAC has been telling overseas compatriots not to assist her, not to attend her banquets, not to help her contact US officials or politicians, and not to assist in arranging her itinerary.
The OCAC issued a statement this morning, pointing out that since the KMT's US trip arrangements are not going smoothly, Cheng is choosing to spread baseless rumors to shift the focus, demoralize public servants, and damage the OCAC's reputation, which is highly inappropriate.
The OCAC explained that its workload is heavy and staff are in short supply, often working overtime. It is laughable that Cheng believes OCAC staff have the capacity to communicate directly with politicians on Capitol Hill. Furthermore, the OCAC reiterated that it does not know Cheng's itinerary or whom she is visiting, so how could it obstruct or lobby against her?
The OCAC stated that this reflects the KMT's long-standing authoritarian mindset, using past habits of monitoring people to view others today. The OCAC in the democratic era is no longer the 'Overseas Work Council' of the authoritarian party-state era. It urged Chair Cheng to stop using pro-China authoritarian thinking to interpret and accuse others, and to apologize for the baseless accusations.
KMT Cultural and Communications Committee Chair Yin Nai-ching stated today that Cheng must have a basis for her claims. The KMT emphasizes that the OCAC and other government agencies stationed in the US should maintain administrative neutrality.
Yin believes that whether it is political parties or groups visiting the US for party diplomacy or engaging with overseas communities, it helps showcase Taiwan's overall diplomatic strength and strengthens ties with the diaspora. Therefore, the OCAC and other overseas agencies should support these efforts.
According to media reports, Cheng said in a radio interview on the 26th that the OCAC has been telling overseas compatriots not to assist her, not to attend her banquets, not to help her contact US officials or politicians, and not to assist in arranging her itinerary.
The OCAC issued a statement this morning, pointing out that since the KMT's US trip arrangements are not going smoothly, Cheng is choosing to spread baseless rumors to shift the focus, demoralize public servants, and damage the OCAC's reputation, which is highly inappropriate.
The OCAC explained that its workload is heavy and staff are in short supply, often working overtime. It is laughable that Cheng believes OCAC staff have the capacity to communicate directly with politicians on Capitol Hill. Furthermore, the OCAC reiterated that it does not know Cheng's itinerary or whom she is visiting, so how could it obstruct or lobby against her?
The OCAC stated that this reflects the KMT's long-standing authoritarian mindset, using past habits of monitoring people to view others today. The OCAC in the democratic era is no longer the 'Overseas Work Council' of the authoritarian party-state era. It urged Chair Cheng to stop using pro-China authoritarian thinking to interpret and accuse others, and to apologize for the baseless accusations.
FAQ
What is the core conflict?
Allegations of political interference in diplomatic trips.