KMT Legislator Questions MODA Procurement Concentration; MODA Denies Favoritism
Kuomintang Legislator Wang Hong-wei held a press conference on June 3, 2025, questioning the Ministry of Digital Affairs (MODA) over its annual 'Event and Meeting Audio-Visual Recording Procurement' contracts, which she claims have been consistently awarded to a single studio, 'Ruo Si Image Studio,' totaling nearly NT$4 million over four years. The studio's representative claims to be a former aide to ex-Minister Audrey Tang, but MODA and the Executive Yuan state they have no record of this person. MODA clarified that all procurements are conducted legally and transparently, with no favoritism.
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(Central News Agency, reporters Wang Cheng-chung and Wang Yang-yu, Taipei, June 3) Kuomintang Legislator Wang Hong-wei pointed out today that the Ministry of Digital Affairs' (MODA) annual 'Event and Meeting Audio-Visual Recording Procurement' cases have all been won by a specific studio, questioning the concentration of bids on a particular individual. MODA stated that all procurement cases are based on operational needs and conducted in accordance with relevant regulations, with no tailoring for specific companies or individuals.
Legislator Wang Hong-wei held a press conference at the Legislative Yuan, noting that since former Minister of Digital Affairs Audrey Tang took office in 2022, and even after Tang stepped down in 2024, MODA has had annual 'Event and Meeting Audio-Visual Recording Procurement' bids, all won by 'Ruo Si Image Studio,' whose representative claims to be Jian Xiao-hua from Tang's office.
Wang stated that the total value of the bids over four years is nearly NT$4 million. She criticized MODA for being ineffective in fighting fraud, allocating large budgets for overseas inspections, and only launching a 'Dian Mian Xian System' (a noodle-ordering system), while spending over a million NT dollars annually on meeting records, with the contracts consistently going to a company run by personnel from the minister's office.
Wang pointed out that coincidentally, starting in 2022, the Executive Yuan first issued the '2022 Multi-media Meeting Work Records and Data Visualization' procurement case for MODA, followed by MODA's annual 'Event and Meeting Audio-Visual Recording Procurement' cases. The total amount is nearly NT$4 million, with the bid amounts increasing yearly, reaching NT$1.2 million last year. The bids were all won by 'Ruo Si Image Studio,' whose representative is Jian Xiao-hua.
Wang said that on the government procurement website, no other ministry has issued such a bid, leading her to suspect it was designed for a specific vendor. She criticized that government bids are now overly concentrated on specific media and individuals, demanding that MODA explain the work content of the 'Event and Meeting Audio-Visual Recording Procurement' case and why it is consistently awarded to a specific studio.
Wang noted that Jian Xiao-hua has long claimed to be a member of Tang's office, stating so in government meeting records, public interviews, and media appearances. However, both MODA and the Executive Yuan claim they have 'no record of this person' and no employment records for Jian.
Wang called on Tang to explain who Jian Xiao-hua is, how he could claim to be a project consultant for Tang's office, whether he has received any contracted fees from MODA, and whether he has been able to operate from the Political Committee's office under the guise of a procurement contract. She urged MODA to investigate and provide an explanation.
MODA clarified that all procurement cases are based on operational needs and conducted in accordance with the 'Government Procurement Act,' through a fair review process that is legal, compliant, and transparent. It stated there is no tailoring for specific companies or individuals. MODA will continue to adjust procurement cases based on actual business needs and welcomes participation from all sectors.
Additionally, Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Legislative Caucus Secretary-General Fan Yun and others held a press conference today. Regarding Wang's earlier press conference, Fan said that reasonable oversight is very important and should be supported. He stated that the DPP's position is transparency and that investigations should be conducted if necessary. He welcomed Wang to disclose any wrongdoing she has found, but also reminded her that she has a history of making false allegations. (Editor: Lin Shu-yuan) 1150603
Legislator Wang Hong-wei held a press conference at the Legislative Yuan, noting that since former Minister of Digital Affairs Audrey Tang took office in 2022, and even after Tang stepped down in 2024, MODA has had annual 'Event and Meeting Audio-Visual Recording Procurement' bids, all won by 'Ruo Si Image Studio,' whose representative claims to be Jian Xiao-hua from Tang's office.
Wang stated that the total value of the bids over four years is nearly NT$4 million. She criticized MODA for being ineffective in fighting fraud, allocating large budgets for overseas inspections, and only launching a 'Dian Mian Xian System' (a noodle-ordering system), while spending over a million NT dollars annually on meeting records, with the contracts consistently going to a company run by personnel from the minister's office.
Wang pointed out that coincidentally, starting in 2022, the Executive Yuan first issued the '2022 Multi-media Meeting Work Records and Data Visualization' procurement case for MODA, followed by MODA's annual 'Event and Meeting Audio-Visual Recording Procurement' cases. The total amount is nearly NT$4 million, with the bid amounts increasing yearly, reaching NT$1.2 million last year. The bids were all won by 'Ruo Si Image Studio,' whose representative is Jian Xiao-hua.
Wang said that on the government procurement website, no other ministry has issued such a bid, leading her to suspect it was designed for a specific vendor. She criticized that government bids are now overly concentrated on specific media and individuals, demanding that MODA explain the work content of the 'Event and Meeting Audio-Visual Recording Procurement' case and why it is consistently awarded to a specific studio.
Wang noted that Jian Xiao-hua has long claimed to be a member of Tang's office, stating so in government meeting records, public interviews, and media appearances. However, both MODA and the Executive Yuan claim they have 'no record of this person' and no employment records for Jian.
Wang called on Tang to explain who Jian Xiao-hua is, how he could claim to be a project consultant for Tang's office, whether he has received any contracted fees from MODA, and whether he has been able to operate from the Political Committee's office under the guise of a procurement contract. She urged MODA to investigate and provide an explanation.
MODA clarified that all procurement cases are based on operational needs and conducted in accordance with the 'Government Procurement Act,' through a fair review process that is legal, compliant, and transparent. It stated there is no tailoring for specific companies or individuals. MODA will continue to adjust procurement cases based on actual business needs and welcomes participation from all sectors.
Additionally, Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Legislative Caucus Secretary-General Fan Yun and others held a press conference today. Regarding Wang's earlier press conference, Fan said that reasonable oversight is very important and should be supported. He stated that the DPP's position is transparency and that investigations should be conducted if necessary. He welcomed Wang to disclose any wrongdoing she has found, but also reminded her that she has a history of making false allegations. (Editor: Lin Shu-yuan) 1150603
FAQ
What is the core of this issue?
The transparency of government procurement and the appropriateness of concentrating contracts on a specific vendor.
How is MODA rebutting the allegations?
It claims all procurements are conducted fairly and in accordance with the Government Procurement Act.
What is the likely next step?
The opposition is likely to pursue the matter further, potentially leading to legislative reviews.