Kuomintang Disciplinary Committee suspends Xiao Jingyan for 1 year due to controversial remarks
On April 13, the Kuomintang (KMT) Central Disciplinary Committee announced disciplinary actions against former KMT Deputy Spokesperson Lai Yi-jen and former KMT Spokesperson Xiao Jingyan. Lai Yi-jen received a demerit for reprehensible conduct, while Xiao Jingyan was suspended for one year due to clear disciplinary violations related to controversial remarks. Both individuals are currently seeking KMT nominations for city councilor positions in Taipei and New Taipei, respectively.
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- 📰 Published: April 13, 2026 at 23:21
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The Kuomintang (KMT) Central Disciplinary Committee, in a joint meeting with the Taipei City Disciplinary Committee and the 28th 2nd Provisional Committee Meeting, reviewed reports against Lai Yi-jen and Xiao Jingyan concerning their controversial remarks. Lai Yi-jen, a candidate for Taipei City Councilor, was issued a demerit in accordance with Article 30, Paragraph 1, Item 1 of the "Regulations on Disciplinary Actions for Party Members" for reprehensible conduct. Xiao Jingyan, a candidate for New Taipei City Councilor, was suspended for one year under Article 30, Paragraph 1, Item 2 of the same regulations, due to clear evidence of disciplinary violations.