Hsiao Ching-yen Wins Primary Despite Suspension; KMT States Review Pending Appeal
Hsiao Ching-yen won the KMT's New Taipei City councilor primary poll but is currently serving a one-year suspension. The party stated his nomination depends on the outcome of his appeal.
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- 📰 Published: April 16, 2026 at 14:16
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(CNA reporter Liu Kuan-ting, Taipei, 16th) New Taipei City councilor candidate Hsiao Ching-yen was suspended for one year by the KMT's Discipline Committee due to controversial remarks. However, the KMT New Taipei City Committee announced today that Hsiao won the primary poll for the 11th District. Huang Chih-hsiung, chairman of the New Taipei City Committee, said that because there is an appeal period for Hsiao's suspension, the party center will review the case again after receiving it. If the suspension is upheld, it means he cannot be nominated.
Former KMT deputy spokesman Lai Yi-jen, who is actively seeking the KMT's nomination for Taipei City councilor, and former KMT spokesman Hsiao Ching-yen, who is seeking nomination for New Taipei City councilor, were reported for controversial remarks. The KMT Discipline Committee stated on the 13th that Lai Yi-jen's words and actions were blameworthy and penalized him with a reprimand according to regulations. Hsiao Ching-yen was given a one-year suspension because the facts of his disciplinary violation regarding remarks were clear.
The KMT New Taipei City Committee issued a press release today indicating that for the 2026 (Republic of China year 115) New Taipei City Councilor District 11 primary nomination, aside from incumbent councilors, three candidates registered: Ho Yuan-kai, Tao Wei-chung, and Hsiao Ching-yen. The three underwent a three-day public opinion poll primary from April 13 to 15.
The KMT New Taipei City Committee stated that the polling results were unsealed publicly at the New Taipei City Committee office at 10 a.m. today, with Hsiao Ching-yen emerging as the winner.
However, because Hsiao Ching-yen was recently penalized with a one-year suspension by the Discipline Committee, the public is focused on his eligibility. Huang Chih-hsiung stated that because there is a 20-day appeal period for Hsiao's suspension, the party center will review it again upon acceptance. The review might yield a different outcome, but if the decision to suspend is maintained, it is equivalent to him not being nominated. (Lin Shu-yuan, Chai Ssu-chia) 1150416
(CNA reporter Liu Kuan-ting, Taipei, 16th) New Taipei City councilor candidate Hsiao Ching-yen was suspended for one year by the KMT's Discipline Committee due to controversial remarks. However, the KMT New Taipei City Committee announced today that Hsiao won the primary poll for the 11th District. Huang Chih-hsiung, chairman of the New Taipei City Committee, said that because there is an appeal period for Hsiao's suspension, the party center will review the case again after receiving it. If the suspension is upheld, it means he cannot be nominated.
Former KMT deputy spokesman Lai Yi-jen, who is actively seeking the KMT's nomination for Taipei City councilor, and former KMT spokesman Hsiao Ching-yen, who is seeking nomination for New Taipei City councilor, were reported for controversial remarks. The KMT Discipline Committee stated on the 13th that Lai Yi-jen's words and actions were blameworthy and penalized him with a reprimand according to regulations. Hsiao Ching-yen was given a one-year suspension because the facts of his disciplinary violation regarding remarks were clear.
The KMT New Taipei City Committee issued a press release today indicating that for the 2026 (Republic of China year 115) New Taipei City Councilor District 11 primary nomination, aside from incumbent councilors, three candidates registered: Ho Yuan-kai, Tao Wei-chung, and Hsiao Ching-yen. The three underwent a three-day public opinion poll primary from April 13 to 15.
The KMT New Taipei City Committee stated that the polling results were unsealed publicly at the New Taipei City Committee office at 10 a.m. today, with Hsiao Ching-yen emerging as the winner.
However, because Hsiao Ching-yen was recently penalized with a one-year suspension by the Discipline Committee, the public is focused on his eligibility. Huang Chih-hsiung stated that because there is a 20-day appeal period for Hsiao's suspension, the party center will review it again upon acceptance. The review might yield a different outcome, but if the decision to suspend is maintained, it is equivalent to him not being nominated. (Lin Shu-yuan, Chai Ssu-chia) 1150416