MOEA Responds to Allegations of KMT Lawmaker's Involvement in 'Tai-Liu Case'

Central News Agency, Taipei, June 1. Media reports suggest that KMT legislator Niu Hsu-ting has been coordinating on behalf of the 'Tai-Liu case.' The Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) stated today that the controversy involves the interpretation of Article 9, Paragraph 4 of the Company Act following its 2018 amendment and whether it applies to the Tai-Liu Company. The MOEA and the Commercial Administration have consistently handled the matter according to legal provisions and final court judgments. If there is a legal dispute, it should be resolved through legal channels or litigation. The SOGO ownership battle, which previously led to the conviction of several lawmakers for assisting former Tai-Liu head Lee Heng-lung in pushing for legislative amendments, remains under review by the High Court. Reports indicate that Niu has convened at least five meetings with senior MOEA officials since last June to discuss Tai-Liu's capital increase registration and Company Act disputes, with demands overlapping with Lee's long-standing arguments. The MOEA noted that the legislator's concerns focus on the legal interpretation of the 2018 amendment and its applicability to Tai-Liu. The MOEA and the Commercial Administration have processed the registration according to relevant laws and court rulings, and have already explained this to the legislator's office in writing. The MOEA emphasized that it acts in accordance with the law and will continue to handle the Tai-Liu case under current regulations. If stakeholders disagree with the registration results, they should seek relief through legal or judicial means.