Facing Li Chen-hsiu incident, Ko Wen-je: Performance in Legislative Yuan must withstand social scrutiny
Ko Wen-je, founder of the Taiwan People's Party, commented on the expulsion of party member Li Chen-hsiu, stating that while he supports the political participation of naturalized mainland spouses, their performance in the Legislative Yuan must withstand public scrutiny. Ko emphasized that the party operates according to its system and respects the decisions of the Central Committee and the Central Review Committee.
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Yunlin County, April 16 (CNA) The incident involving the expulsion of mainland spouse Li Chen-hsiu from the Taiwan People's Party has sparked discussion. Ko Wen-je, founder of the Democratic Progressive Party, stated that he supports the political participation of mainland spouses who have obtained identity cards, but individuals' performance in the Legislative Yuan must be able to withstand social scrutiny, and everyone should be cautious in their words and actions.
Ko Wen-je and Taiwan People's Party Chairman Huang Kuo-chang first went to Beichen Police Station today to welcome the Baishatun Mazu palanquin, and then went to the Taiwan People's Party's Beigang service office to distribute blessings to the pilgrims, and accepted media interviews.
Ko Wen-je said that diversity and openness are the political values of the Taiwan People's Party, which is why there is one at-large legislator to speak for mainland spouses and new immigrants. Regardless of whether their identity is a mainland spouse or a foreign spouse, this policy is correct, but individuals' performance in the Legislative Yuan must be able to withstand social scrutiny.
Ko Wen-je advocated that mainland spouses who have obtained identity cards have the right to participate in politics. Initially, everyone helped Li Chen-hsiu a lot, but later too many people called the service office, and even reported her by name. Finally, after review by the Central Committee and then the Central Review Committee, the Central Review Committee is an independent body, and its independent operation is respected.
Ko Wen-je emphasized that the Taiwan People's Party is not a one-person party; it has a Central Committee and a Central Review Committee and must follow the system. All dispositions are also in accordance with the party mechanism. Li Chen-hsiu, representing mainland spouses at the time, should have been cautious in her words and actions, as too many words lead to mistakes. Regarding Li Chen-hsiu's recent interviews on political talk shows, Ko Wen-je said he hoped everyone would calm down and let the matter end.
Regarding Li Chen-hsiu's criticisms on the program, Huang Kuo-chang stated that he spends his time on meaningful things and responds to the expectations of voters. Constantly lying cannot cover up one's problems. He was deeply moved today to see tens of thousands of people devoutly following Mazu.
In response to external doubts about the selection of candidates, Ko Wen-je explained that at-large legislators were selected through an open recruitment process, divided into self-recommendation and other recommendations, with three groups for preliminary evaluation, entering the selection committee for ranking. Originally, one slot each was given to foreign spouses and mainland spouses.
Ko Wen-je pointed out that in the Legislative Yuan, it is not necessarily about high education or high socio-economic status; all strata should have representation. The selection system can be reviewed. During this term, he encountered being imprisoned for one year and a major recall, which led to the lack of proper training for the subsequent eight legislators. This part will be reviewed. (Editor: Lin Shu-hui) 1150416
Ko Wen-je and Taiwan People's Party Chairman Huang Kuo-chang first went to Beichen Police Station today to welcome the Baishatun Mazu palanquin, and then went to the Taiwan People's Party's Beigang service office to distribute blessings to the pilgrims, and accepted media interviews.
Ko Wen-je said that diversity and openness are the political values of the Taiwan People's Party, which is why there is one at-large legislator to speak for mainland spouses and new immigrants. Regardless of whether their identity is a mainland spouse or a foreign spouse, this policy is correct, but individuals' performance in the Legislative Yuan must be able to withstand social scrutiny.
Ko Wen-je advocated that mainland spouses who have obtained identity cards have the right to participate in politics. Initially, everyone helped Li Chen-hsiu a lot, but later too many people called the service office, and even reported her by name. Finally, after review by the Central Committee and then the Central Review Committee, the Central Review Committee is an independent body, and its independent operation is respected.
Ko Wen-je emphasized that the Taiwan People's Party is not a one-person party; it has a Central Committee and a Central Review Committee and must follow the system. All dispositions are also in accordance with the party mechanism. Li Chen-hsiu, representing mainland spouses at the time, should have been cautious in her words and actions, as too many words lead to mistakes. Regarding Li Chen-hsiu's recent interviews on political talk shows, Ko Wen-je said he hoped everyone would calm down and let the matter end.
Regarding Li Chen-hsiu's criticisms on the program, Huang Kuo-chang stated that he spends his time on meaningful things and responds to the expectations of voters. Constantly lying cannot cover up one's problems. He was deeply moved today to see tens of thousands of people devoutly following Mazu.
In response to external doubts about the selection of candidates, Ko Wen-je explained that at-large legislators were selected through an open recruitment process, divided into self-recommendation and other recommendations, with three groups for preliminary evaluation, entering the selection committee for ranking. Originally, one slot each was given to foreign spouses and mainland spouses.
Ko Wen-je pointed out that in the Legislative Yuan, it is not necessarily about high education or high socio-economic status; all strata should have representation. The selection system can be reviewed. During this term, he encountered being imprisoned for one year and a major recall, which led to the lack of proper training for the subsequent eight legislators. This part will be reviewed. (Editor: Lin Shu-hui) 1150416