Taiwan People's Party Expels Legislator Lee Chen-hsiu for Demanding Compensation for Resignation
The Taiwan People's Party (TPP) Central Review Committee unanimously voted on April 13, 2026, to expel proportional representation legislator Lee Chen-hsiu from the party, effective immediately. The expulsion stems from Lee's demand for "specific monetary compensation" in exchange for her resignation as a legislator, which the party deemed a severe violation of public office ethics and damaging to the TPP's image. Lee Chen-hsiu was also involved in nationality and legislator qualification controversies and had previously alleged that Hsinchu Mayor Kao Hung-an received NT$7 million from TPP founder Ko Wen-je. Her legislative seat will be filled by National Cheng Kung University law professor Hsu Chung-hsin, in accordance with Article 73 of the Public Officials Election and Recall Act.
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- 📰 Published: April 13, 2026 at 19:09
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On April 13, 2026, the Taiwan People's Party (TPP) Central Review Committee announced the unanimous decision to expel proportional representation legislator Lee Chen-hsiu from the party, effective immediately. Chen You-cheng, a TPP Central Review Committee member and Taipei City Councilor, stated that Lee Chen-hsiu's actions, including demanding "specific monetary compensation for herself" in exchange for resigning as a legislator, severely violated public office ethics and damaged the TPP's image. Lee Chen-hsiu had been embroiled in controversies regarding her nationality and legislator qualifications. She also made a public statement alleging that Hsinchu Mayor Kao Hung-an received NT$7 million from TPP founder Ko Wen-je, which led to her referral to the Central Review Committee. The committee's decision was based on objective evidence, including meeting records from the Legislative Yuan party caucus. TPP spokesperson Chang Tung confirmed the immediate effect of the expulsion. According to Article 73 of the Public Officials Election and Recall Act, a legislator who loses party membership after taking office forfeits their qualification. Lee Chen-hsiu's legislative seat will be succeeded by National Cheng Kung University law professor Hsu Chung-hsin.