Chiang Wan-an Calls for Rejection of Control Yuan Nominees; DPP Says 'Opposition for Opposition's Sake'
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an urged the legislature to reject President Lai Ching-te's nominees for the Control Yuan and to abolish the body through constitutional amendment. DPP caucus convener Tsai Chi-chang criticized this as 'opposition for opposition's sake' and said the KMT should pursue constitutional reform rather than political struggle if it truly wants to abolish the Control Yuan.
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(Central News Agency, reporter Wang Yang-yu, Taipei, 12th) After the Presidential Office announced the list of nominees for Control Yuan members, Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an stated that he hopes the Pan-Blue coalition (KMT and TPP) will consider rejecting the list and amending the constitution to abolish the Control Yuan. Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) caucus convener Tsai Chi-chang said today that without making adjustments at the institutional or legal level, this appears to be 'opposition for the sake of opposition, obstruction for the sake of obstruction.'
Tsai Chi-chang stated that the Kuomintang (KMT) is the majority party in the legislature. If they want to abolish the Control Yuan, they should quickly proceed with a constitutional amendment. However, currently, the KMT is only paying lip service and is unwilling to make institutional adjustments.
Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim announced yesterday that President Lai Ching-te has nominated former Taiwan Association for Human Rights chairman Chen Yong-xing as President of the Control Yuan, current Control Yuan member Wang Rong-zhang as Vice President, and 27 others, including Pingtung Urban and Rural Development Cultural and Educational Foundation chairperson Liao Wan-ru, as Control Yuan members.
Tsai Chi-chang, speaking to the media at the Legislative Yuan today, said that everyone is willing to discuss how to adjust the constitutional framework. However, if one is unwilling to discuss the system and only opposes the list of Control Yuan nominees proposed by the DPP government, this is merely obstruction in personnel matters and a political move, clearly intended to boycott the DPP government, not based on any ideas for government reform.
Tsai Chi-chang said that if the Pan-Blue coalition believes the Control Yuan should not exist, they should directly proceed with reforming the five-power constitution. Without amending the system or laws, what is presented is 'opposition for the sake of opposition, obstruction for the sake of obstruction.' No matter how many excellent talents the DPP nominates, they will not pass because the Pan-Blue coalition opposes anything from the DPP.
DPP caucus secretary-general Chuang Jui-hsiung mentioned in an interview that the DPP absolutely welcomes the abolition of the Control Yuan, but it must go through the constitutional amendment process. Abandoning normal procedures for political struggle is not in the people's interest.
Chuang Jui-hsiung pointed out that abolishing the Control Yuan must be done through constitutional means; otherwise, it would only paralyze the Control Yuan, rendering it immobile and depriving public agencies of a crucial oversight body. (Editor: Xie Jia-zhen) 1150612
Tsai Chi-chang stated that the Kuomintang (KMT) is the majority party in the legislature. If they want to abolish the Control Yuan, they should quickly proceed with a constitutional amendment. However, currently, the KMT is only paying lip service and is unwilling to make institutional adjustments.
Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim announced yesterday that President Lai Ching-te has nominated former Taiwan Association for Human Rights chairman Chen Yong-xing as President of the Control Yuan, current Control Yuan member Wang Rong-zhang as Vice President, and 27 others, including Pingtung Urban and Rural Development Cultural and Educational Foundation chairperson Liao Wan-ru, as Control Yuan members.
Tsai Chi-chang, speaking to the media at the Legislative Yuan today, said that everyone is willing to discuss how to adjust the constitutional framework. However, if one is unwilling to discuss the system and only opposes the list of Control Yuan nominees proposed by the DPP government, this is merely obstruction in personnel matters and a political move, clearly intended to boycott the DPP government, not based on any ideas for government reform.
Tsai Chi-chang said that if the Pan-Blue coalition believes the Control Yuan should not exist, they should directly proceed with reforming the five-power constitution. Without amending the system or laws, what is presented is 'opposition for the sake of opposition, obstruction for the sake of obstruction.' No matter how many excellent talents the DPP nominates, they will not pass because the Pan-Blue coalition opposes anything from the DPP.
DPP caucus secretary-general Chuang Jui-hsiung mentioned in an interview that the DPP absolutely welcomes the abolition of the Control Yuan, but it must go through the constitutional amendment process. Abandoning normal procedures for political struggle is not in the people's interest.
Chuang Jui-hsiung pointed out that abolishing the Control Yuan must be done through constitutional means; otherwise, it would only paralyze the Control Yuan, rendering it immobile and depriving public agencies of a crucial oversight body. (Editor: Xie Jia-zhen) 1150612
FAQ
What is the core of this news?
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an calls for rejecting Control Yuan nominees and abolishing the body; DPP criticizes it as opposition for opposition's sake.
What is the Control Yuan?
A supervisory body under Taiwan's five-power constitution, responsible for impeachment, censure, and audit of public officials.
Why does Mayor Chiang advocate abolishing the Control Yuan?
He questions its relevance and appears to aim for more efficient governance through constitutional reform.