KMT Legislators Demand Impeachment of Premier Cho Jung-tai; Control Yuan to Review Constitutionality
Taiwan's Control Yuan is reviewing a request from KMT legislators to impeach Premier Cho Jung-tai, focusing on constitutional separation of powers. The Yuan also provided updates on investigations into alleged workplace bullying and the misuse of official vehicles by its members. It was noted that a significant portion of impeachments involve high-ranking officials.
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- 📰 Published: April 15, 2026 at 13:29
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The Control Yuan is currently reviewing a request from Kuomintang (KMT) legislators to impeach Premier Cho Jung-tai, with a focus on constitutional separation of powers. Huang Shih-cho, Secretary-General of the Control Yuan, stated that the Judicial and Correctional Affairs Committee is handling the matter and will produce a research report. Legislator Weng Hsiao-ling had previously filed the impeachment request, citing Cho's refusal to execute or countersign laws.
In addition, the Control Yuan is investigating allegations of workplace bullying against Yan Hui-hsin, a former deputy chief trade negotiator. Huang confirmed that an investigation is underway, with the Yuan having sent inquiries to the administrative branch. The administrative branch has also initiated its own investigation into the bullying case.
The Control Yuan also addressed concerns regarding the lenient punishment for Control Yuan members Su Li-chiung, Wang Jung-chang, and Lin Yu-jung, who were investigated for alleged misuse of official vehicles. The Disciplinary Committee decided that Su Li-chiung would receive no punishment, Wang Jung-chang would be "urged to pay attention," and Lin Yu-jung would issue a verbal or written apology. Huang explained that the disciplinary actions were based on self-regulatory guidelines for Control Yuan members and that the standard for impeachment, which typically involves corruption or breach of trust, is consistent with that for general civil servants.
Following these incidents, the Control Yuan has comprehensively revised and improved its regulations for official vehicle usage, aligning them with the management standards of the Legislative Yuan. Regarding former Secretary-General Li Chun-yi, who was also implicated, Huang stated that no complaint had been received, but prosecutors had investigated and closed the case, and Li had resigned. Huang also highlighted that, as of the end of March, the Control Yuan had impeached 132 cases involving 227 individuals, with high-ranking officials constituting 80% of these cases, including 13 judges and 11 prosecutors.
In addition, the Control Yuan is investigating allegations of workplace bullying against Yan Hui-hsin, a former deputy chief trade negotiator. Huang confirmed that an investigation is underway, with the Yuan having sent inquiries to the administrative branch. The administrative branch has also initiated its own investigation into the bullying case.
The Control Yuan also addressed concerns regarding the lenient punishment for Control Yuan members Su Li-chiung, Wang Jung-chang, and Lin Yu-jung, who were investigated for alleged misuse of official vehicles. The Disciplinary Committee decided that Su Li-chiung would receive no punishment, Wang Jung-chang would be "urged to pay attention," and Lin Yu-jung would issue a verbal or written apology. Huang explained that the disciplinary actions were based on self-regulatory guidelines for Control Yuan members and that the standard for impeachment, which typically involves corruption or breach of trust, is consistent with that for general civil servants.
Following these incidents, the Control Yuan has comprehensively revised and improved its regulations for official vehicle usage, aligning them with the management standards of the Legislative Yuan. Regarding former Secretary-General Li Chun-yi, who was also implicated, Huang stated that no complaint had been received, but prosecutors had investigated and closed the case, and Li had resigned. Huang also highlighted that, as of the end of March, the Control Yuan had impeached 132 cases involving 227 individuals, with high-ranking officials constituting 80% of these cases, including 13 judges and 11 prosecutors.