Taiwan Foundation for Democracy: No Funding for Unification/Independence Activities; Cheng Li-wun's China Trip Expenses Not Yet Reimbursed
Following reports that the KMT applied for NT$4.8 million to fund a trip to China, the Taiwan Foundation for Democracy clarified that reimbursement is pending. The TFD reiterated its charter forbids sponsoring unification or independence activities.
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- 📰 Published: April 16, 2026 at 18:54
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(Central News Agency, reporter Yang Yao-ju, Taipei, 16th) Media reported that the KMT delegation's trip to China, led by Chairperson Cheng Li-wun, applied for expense subsidies from the Taiwan Foundation for Democracy (TFD), which was established with funding from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The TFD clarified again this afternoon that the case has not yet entered the reimbursement stage. It also mentioned that the TFD is prohibited from sponsoring activities involving unification or independence.
Mirror Media reported that KMT Chairperson Cheng Li-wun recently led a delegation to China, and applied to the TFD—chaired by Legislative Yuan President Han Kuo-yu and funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs—for a total of NT$4.8 million for the 6-day trip. The report claimed the funds had passed internal TFD approval and were being processed for disbursement to the KMT.
In the afternoon, the TFD issued another statement clarifying that the case has not yet entered the reimbursement stage. The foundation will process the matter according to its charter and relevant regulations based on the receipts and outcome reports subsequently submitted by the KMT.
The TFD also noted that Article 18, Paragraph 3 of the Taiwan Foundation for Democracy's Endowment and Organizational Charter stipulates that it shall not sponsor activities involving unification or independence. All administrative procedures regarding the subsidy application will be handled strictly in accordance with laws and regulations. Because this case has attracted attention from various sectors, relevant reminders and suggestions will be submitted to the board of directors' meeting for discussion.
Earlier in the morning, the TFD issued a press release stating that the proposal for the "Kuomintang Delegation to Mainland China" explicitly outlined its goal to promote Taiwan's concepts of freedom and democracy in China. The foundation processes such applications according to the principles of its "Political Party Subsidy Project Operational Guidelines."
Mirror Media reported that KMT Chairperson Cheng Li-wun recently led a delegation to China, and applied to the TFD—chaired by Legislative Yuan President Han Kuo-yu and funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs—for a total of NT$4.8 million for the 6-day trip. The report claimed the funds had passed internal TFD approval and were being processed for disbursement to the KMT.
In the afternoon, the TFD issued another statement clarifying that the case has not yet entered the reimbursement stage. The foundation will process the matter according to its charter and relevant regulations based on the receipts and outcome reports subsequently submitted by the KMT.
The TFD also noted that Article 18, Paragraph 3 of the Taiwan Foundation for Democracy's Endowment and Organizational Charter stipulates that it shall not sponsor activities involving unification or independence. All administrative procedures regarding the subsidy application will be handled strictly in accordance with laws and regulations. Because this case has attracted attention from various sectors, relevant reminders and suggestions will be submitted to the board of directors' meeting for discussion.
Earlier in the morning, the TFD issued a press release stating that the proposal for the "Kuomintang Delegation to Mainland China" explicitly outlined its goal to promote Taiwan's concepts of freedom and democracy in China. The foundation processes such applications according to the principles of its "Political Party Subsidy Project Operational Guidelines."