Chen Yung-hsing: To Exert the Control Yuan's Functions from a Non-Partisan and Independent Standpoint
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te has nominated former Taiwan Association for Human Rights Chairman Chen Yung-hsing as President of the Control Yuan. Chen pledged to improve government integrity, reduce corruption, and operate from a non-partisan, independent standpoint. The nomination list has been sent to the Legislative Yuan for confirmation.
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(Central News Agency, reporters Kao Hua-chien and Yeh Su-ping, Taipei, 11th) President Lai Ching-te today nominated former Taiwan Association for Human Rights Chairman Chen Yung-hsing as President of the Control Yuan. Chen stated that he feels a great sense of responsibility and hopes to work with all Control Yuan members to improve government integrity and reduce corruption among civil servants. He also pledged to absolutely transcend party lines and exert the Control Yuan's proper functions from an independent standpoint.
The term of the current Control Yuan members expires on July 31. According to regulations, new Control Yuan members should assume office on August 1. Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim today announced the list of 29 nominees for Control Yuan members and stated that President Lai Ching-te nominated Chen Yung-hsing as President of the Control Yuan and concurrently as Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission, and nominated current Control Yuan member Wang Jung-chang as Vice President of the Control Yuan. The Presidential Office will send the nomination document to the Legislative Yuan today.
In his speech, Chen stated that being nominated as Control Yuan members, Vice President, or President, they all feel a great sense of responsibility. The Control Yuan should be an institution that pursues fairness and justice and a unit that protects human rights. He hopes to work with all members to enhance the Control Yuan's functions, effectively improve government integrity, reduce civil servant corruption, thoroughly implement the protection of citizens' human rights, care for the rights and interests of the disadvantaged, and align with international human rights trends.
Chen said he thanks President Lai for his trust and entrusting him with this responsibility. He pledges to the people to absolutely transcend party lines, exert the Control Yuan's proper functions from an independent standpoint, promote social welfare in Taiwan, protect the human rights of all citizens, and respond to the people's expectations.
Vice President Hsiao stated that the list of nominees is strong in composition. Control Yuan members should possess excellent professional competence to correct and impeach cases of misconduct. The professional fields of the nominees include foreign affairs and national defense, social welfare and labor, education and culture, judicial practice, medical and public health, and information and communication. She believes they can comprehensively supervise government administration and enhance the Control Yuan's effectiveness.
Vice President Hsiao said that promoting and protecting human rights is the core of democratic governance. Among the nominees are those who have long stood alongside indigenous peoples, workers, persons with disabilities, and children and youth, striving for better lives and development, and who have assisted the government in restoring historical truth and promoting transitional justice. They are all human rights workers with firm action and unremitting efforts.
Vice President Hsiao stated that to deepen local connections, this round of nominations also includes cultural figures who depict people's daily lives and write about the land's memories using Taiwanese poetry and local literature. It also includes deputy mayors of special municipalities and experienced elected representatives from the north to the south who have cultivated their local areas for many years and are familiar with the social pulse. They will speak for the people from the most grounded perspective and urge the government to progress.
Vice President Hsiao pointed out that facing geopolitical challenges, the future Control Yuan must not only conduct professional investigations and rational oversight but also possess the resilient strength to consolidate social trust. This strength comes from a deep connection with this land and its people, as well as the core mission of assisting the government in good governance. When the people have confidence in the national system, Taiwan can unite and move forward steadily. She looks forward to all nominees successfully gaining the support and consent of the Legislative Yuan and showing a new outlook after assuming their new positions.
According to information provided by the Presidential Office, Chen Yung-hsing participated in indigenous services during his student days. After graduation, he worked in psychiatric medicine. He has served as Chairman of the Taiwan Association for Human Rights, a member of the National Assembly, a Legislator, Director of the Kaohsiung City Health Bureau, Superintendent of Lotung Poh-Ai Hospital, and Chairman of the Mennonite Christian Hospital Foundation. He also initiated the February 28 Justice and Peace Movement, participated in the constitutional reform project for the direct election of the president, promoted education and social welfare bills, and devoted himself to long-term care services in rural areas. He is an important driving force for democracy, justice, and human rights protection in Taiwan.
The Presidential Office stated that Wang Jung-chang is a current Control Yuan member and Human Rights Commissioner. He is dedicated to the equal rights of persons with disabilities, supervises the government's implementation of relevant international conventions, has long served in social welfare organizations, and has deep experience in human rights protection. He also served two terms as a Legislator, promoting bills on national pensions, fiscal discipline, and tax reform.
The Additional Articles of the Constitution stipulate that the Control Yuan shall have 29 members, one of whom shall be the President and one the Vice President, with a term of six years. They are nominated by the President and appointed with the consent of the Legislative Yuan. (Editor: Hsieh Chia-chen) 1150611
The term of the current Control Yuan members expires on July 31. According to regulations, new Control Yuan members should assume office on August 1. Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim today announced the list of 29 nominees for Control Yuan members and stated that President Lai Ching-te nominated Chen Yung-hsing as President of the Control Yuan and concurrently as Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission, and nominated current Control Yuan member Wang Jung-chang as Vice President of the Control Yuan. The Presidential Office will send the nomination document to the Legislative Yuan today.
In his speech, Chen stated that being nominated as Control Yuan members, Vice President, or President, they all feel a great sense of responsibility. The Control Yuan should be an institution that pursues fairness and justice and a unit that protects human rights. He hopes to work with all members to enhance the Control Yuan's functions, effectively improve government integrity, reduce civil servant corruption, thoroughly implement the protection of citizens' human rights, care for the rights and interests of the disadvantaged, and align with international human rights trends.
Chen said he thanks President Lai for his trust and entrusting him with this responsibility. He pledges to the people to absolutely transcend party lines, exert the Control Yuan's proper functions from an independent standpoint, promote social welfare in Taiwan, protect the human rights of all citizens, and respond to the people's expectations.
Vice President Hsiao stated that the list of nominees is strong in composition. Control Yuan members should possess excellent professional competence to correct and impeach cases of misconduct. The professional fields of the nominees include foreign affairs and national defense, social welfare and labor, education and culture, judicial practice, medical and public health, and information and communication. She believes they can comprehensively supervise government administration and enhance the Control Yuan's effectiveness.
Vice President Hsiao said that promoting and protecting human rights is the core of democratic governance. Among the nominees are those who have long stood alongside indigenous peoples, workers, persons with disabilities, and children and youth, striving for better lives and development, and who have assisted the government in restoring historical truth and promoting transitional justice. They are all human rights workers with firm action and unremitting efforts.
Vice President Hsiao stated that to deepen local connections, this round of nominations also includes cultural figures who depict people's daily lives and write about the land's memories using Taiwanese poetry and local literature. It also includes deputy mayors of special municipalities and experienced elected representatives from the north to the south who have cultivated their local areas for many years and are familiar with the social pulse. They will speak for the people from the most grounded perspective and urge the government to progress.
Vice President Hsiao pointed out that facing geopolitical challenges, the future Control Yuan must not only conduct professional investigations and rational oversight but also possess the resilient strength to consolidate social trust. This strength comes from a deep connection with this land and its people, as well as the core mission of assisting the government in good governance. When the people have confidence in the national system, Taiwan can unite and move forward steadily. She looks forward to all nominees successfully gaining the support and consent of the Legislative Yuan and showing a new outlook after assuming their new positions.
According to information provided by the Presidential Office, Chen Yung-hsing participated in indigenous services during his student days. After graduation, he worked in psychiatric medicine. He has served as Chairman of the Taiwan Association for Human Rights, a member of the National Assembly, a Legislator, Director of the Kaohsiung City Health Bureau, Superintendent of Lotung Poh-Ai Hospital, and Chairman of the Mennonite Christian Hospital Foundation. He also initiated the February 28 Justice and Peace Movement, participated in the constitutional reform project for the direct election of the president, promoted education and social welfare bills, and devoted himself to long-term care services in rural areas. He is an important driving force for democracy, justice, and human rights protection in Taiwan.
The Presidential Office stated that Wang Jung-chang is a current Control Yuan member and Human Rights Commissioner. He is dedicated to the equal rights of persons with disabilities, supervises the government's implementation of relevant international conventions, has long served in social welfare organizations, and has deep experience in human rights protection. He also served two terms as a Legislator, promoting bills on national pensions, fiscal discipline, and tax reform.
The Additional Articles of the Constitution stipulate that the Control Yuan shall have 29 members, one of whom shall be the President and one the Vice President, with a term of six years. They are nominated by the President and appointed with the consent of the Legislative Yuan. (Editor: Hsieh Chia-chen) 1150611
FAQ
What is the main role of the Control Yuan?
It is an independent body that oversees government integrity and prevents corruption among civil servants.
What is Chen Yung-hsing's background?
He is a psychiatrist, former chairman of the Taiwan Association for Human Rights, former legislator, and former director of the Kaohsiung City Health Bureau.
What is the legal basis for this nomination?
According to the Additional Articles of the Constitution, the President nominates and the Legislative Yuan confirms the appointment.