TPP's Central Review Committee to Deliberate on Lee Chen-hsiu; Huang Kuo-chang: 'Has Not Met Supporters' Expectations'
Taiwan People's Party (TPP) legislator Lee Chen-hsiu has been embroiled in recent controversies, and the party's Central Review Committee will meet this afternoon to decide on disciplinary action. TPP Chairman Huang Kuo-chang stated that legislators-at-large must meet supporters' expectations and that Lee 'has not' met this standard.
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(CNA reporter Chen Chun-hua, Taipei, 13th) Taiwan People's Party (TPP) legislator Lee Chen-hsiu has been involved in continuous controversies recently, and the Central Review Committee will hold a meeting this afternoon to deliberate on her case. TPP Chairman Huang Kuo-chang said that legislators-at-large must be able to respond to the expectations and demands of supporters and fulfill their promises to the voters, not to fight for personal rights and interests. As for whether Lee Chen-hsiu has met this standard, Huang said, 'No.'
Mainland spouse Lee Chen-hsiu is embroiled in controversies over her nationality and legislator qualifications. She recently mentioned in a live broadcast that Hsinchu Mayor Kao Hung-an took NT$7 million from TPP founding chairman Ko Wen-je, and was referred to the TPP's Central Review Committee for a decision.
Huang Kuo-chang was interviewed this morning on the online program 'Who's For Breakfast' by host Chu Kai-hsiang. Chu asked how Lee Chen-hsiu would be handled; Huang stated that this is the jurisdiction of the Central Review Committee, and as party chairman, he cannot say how she should be handled. He certainly has his own thoughts, but he will not publicly state them before the committee makes a decision, as that would be inappropriate.
Huang said that today's issue is not about being a mainland spouse or not. When Ko Wen-je initially sought new immigrants and mainland spouses for the at-large list, it was to realize the concept of an inclusive society. This group has hundreds of thousands of families in Taiwan, and the TPP believes someone needs to represent them, which is why a mainland spouse was placed on the at-large list.
Chu said that Lee Chen-hsiu's problem is not in the exercise of her legislative duties, but her personal style, which has dissatisfied more and more people within the party. He asked if the inability to handle it now is due to fear of Lee filing a lawsuit. Huang replied, 'That's not really it.' When serving as a TPP legislator-at-large, one must remember, 'You are not here to be an official, but to do work and fight for the people's rights,' to fulfill promises to the voters, not to fight for one's own rights. This is very important.
Huang said that the TPP has certain standards for its public officials, including legislators-at-large. They must be able to respond to the expectations and demands of supporters. 'You are not sitting in this position because of yourself; you are sitting in this position because of the party-list votes cast for the TPP.' One must fulfill the promises to the voters, and the work done in the Legislative Yuan must respond to the expectations of the supporters.
Chu followed up by asking if Lee Chen-hsiu had met this standard; Huang said, 'No.' Many comrades in the party have also reflected the voices of supporters. He and Ko Wen-je have heard the outside voices. Ko did indeed have a heartfelt talk with Lee a while ago and told him the conclusion.
Huang stated that he will not speak publicly about many things until the Central Review Committee's process is over. He also reiterated that after becoming a legislator-at-large, one is there to fight for the people's rights, not for personal rights. This is very important. (Editor: Hsieh Chia-chen) 1150413
(CNA reporter Chen Chun-hua, Taipei, 13th) Taiwan People's Party (TPP) legislator Lee Chen-hsiu has been involved in continuous controversies recently, and the Central Review Committee will hold a meeting this afternoon to deliberate on her case. TPP Chairman Huang Kuo-chang said that legislators-at-large must be able to respond to the expectations and demands of supporters and fulfill their promises to the voters, not to fight for personal rights and interests. As for whether Lee Chen-hsiu has met this standard, Huang said, 'No.'
Mainland spouse Lee Chen-hsiu is embroiled in controversies over her nationality and legislator qualifications. She recently mentioned in a live broadcast that Hsinchu Mayor Kao Hung-an took NT$7 million from TPP founding chairman Ko Wen-je, and was referred to the TPP's Central Review Committee for a decision.
Huang Kuo-chang was interviewed this morning on the online program 'Who's For Breakfast' by host Chu Kai-hsiang. Chu asked how Lee Chen-hsiu would be handled; Huang stated that this is the jurisdiction of the Central Review Committee, and as party chairman, he cannot say how she should be handled. He certainly has his own thoughts, but he will not publicly state them before the committee makes a decision, as that would be inappropriate.
Huang said that today's issue is not about being a mainland spouse or not. When Ko Wen-je initially sought new immigrants and mainland spouses for the at-large list, it was to realize the concept of an inclusive society. This group has hundreds of thousands of families in Taiwan, and the TPP believes someone needs to represent them, which is why a mainland spouse was placed on the at-large list.
Chu said that Lee Chen-hsiu's problem is not in the exercise of her legislative duties, but her personal style, which has dissatisfied more and more people within the party. He asked if the inability to handle it now is due to fear of Lee filing a lawsuit. Huang replied, 'That's not really it.' When serving as a TPP legislator-at-large, one must remember, 'You are not here to be an official, but to do work and fight for the people's rights,' to fulfill promises to the voters, not to fight for one's own rights. This is very important.
Huang said that the TPP has certain standards for its public officials, including legislators-at-large. They must be able to respond to the expectations and demands of supporters. 'You are not sitting in this position because of yourself; you are sitting in this position because of the party-list votes cast for the TPP.' One must fulfill the promises to the voters, and the work done in the Legislative Yuan must respond to the expectations of the supporters.
Chu followed up by asking if Lee Chen-hsiu had met this standard; Huang said, 'No.' Many comrades in the party have also reflected the voices of supporters. He and Ko Wen-je have heard the outside voices. Ko did indeed have a heartfelt talk with Lee a while ago and told him the conclusion.
Huang stated that he will not speak publicly about many things until the Central Review Committee's process is over. He also reiterated that after becoming a legislator-at-large, one is there to fight for the people's rights, not for personal rights. This is very important. (Editor: Hsieh Chia-chen) 1150413