Lee Chen-hsiu Accepts Taiwan People's Party Expulsion, Will Not Sue, Refutes False Accusations
The Taiwan People's Party (TPP) Central Review Committee decided to expel Legislator Lee Chen-hsiu from the party, effective immediately. Lee Chen-hsiu stated that for the sake of the bigger picture, she accepts the committee's expulsion and will not file any legal lawsuits. She emphasized that while she accepts the punishment, she cannot accept false accusations, maintaining her consistent stance of "not taking a single penny and not seeking any position." The committee claimed Lee Chen-hsiu demanded "specific monetary compensation" in exchange for resigning as a proportional representation legislator, severely damaging the TPP's image.
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(Central News Agency reporter Chen Chun-hua, Taipei, 13th) The Taiwan People's Party (TPP) Central Review Committee today resolved to expel Legislator Lee Chen-hsiu from the party, effective immediately. Lee Chen-hsiu said that for the sake of the bigger picture, she accepts the Central Review Committee's expulsion and will not file any legal lawsuits; she can accept the punishment, but cannot accept false accusations, and her stance has always been consistent: "not taking a single penny, not seeking any position."
The TPP Central Review Committee convened this afternoon. TPP Central Review Committee member Chen Yu-cheng stated after the meeting that the committee unanimously resolved to expel Legislator Lee Chen-hsiu from the party, effective immediately; and that Lee Chen-hsiu had once used her resignation as a proportional representation legislator as a bargaining chip, "demanding specific monetary compensation for herself," which severely damaged the TPP's image, thus leading to her expulsion.
Lee Chen-hsiu issued a statement on Facebook tonight, saying that she does not wish to harm the TPP, nor does she want this incident to affect all mainland spouses living and working hard in Taiwan; at the same time, she does not want to harm former TPP chairman Ko Wen-je. For the sake of the bigger picture, "I accept the Central Review Committee's expulsion and will not file any legal lawsuits or arbitrations."
Lee Chen-hsiu pointed out that on April 7th, less than an hour before her general interpellation in the Legislative Yuan, including TPP Chairman Huang Kuo-chang, TPP Secretary-General Chou Yu-hsiu, TPP caucus director Chen Chih-han, and TPP caucus convener Chen Ching-lung, collectively demanded that she publicly announce her resignation as a legislator after the general interpellation.
Lee Chen-hsiu said that this situation was not a normal internal party communication mechanism, nor had it undergone complete discussion beforehand, but was a unilateral demand under high political pressure, which completely deviates from the Central Review Committee's claim today that she "voluntarily exchanged resignation for benefits."
Lee Chen-hsiu stated that her position has always been consistent: "not taking a single penny, not seeking any position." In all internal communication channels, including formal meetings and relevant message records, she repeatedly and clearly expressed: "I will not take a single penny from the Taiwan People's Party, nor will I take a single penny from Ko Wen-je, nor do I need any position arrangement."
Lee Chen-hsiu pointed out that her position is consistent throughout and can be verified by those present and relevant records. Regrettably, the Central Review Committee's public document did not fully present her key explanations, leading to public misunderstanding of the facts.
Lee Chen-hsiu stated that as the first legislator of mainland spouse origin in the history of the Republic of China, she has always been grateful. Since entering the Legislative Yuan, she has clearly expressed to the TPP's high-level officials that she insists on serving only one session before stepping down, to avoid political disputes affecting the TPP.
Lee Chen-hsiu said that her insistence on completing a full session is to prove to society that mainland spouse legislators possess sufficient ability and legitimacy to participate in politics. For her, this is not just a personal political choice, but also a responsibility to the system and ethnic group.
Lee Chen-hsiu stated that she chooses to bear all political consequences at this moment to bring an end to the disputes. But she also wants to emphasize that she can accept the punishment, but cannot accept false accusations; she can withdraw from political positions, but cannot abandon her personal integrity. History will eventually reveal the truth, and society will have its fair judgment. (Editor: Su Lung-chi) 1150413
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(Central News Agency reporter Chen Chun-hua, Taipei, 13th) The Taiwan People's Party (TPP) Central Review Committee today resolved to expel Legislator Lee Chen-hsiu from the party, effective immediately. Lee Chen-hsiu said that for the sake of the bigger picture, she accepts the Central Review Committee's expulsion and will not file any legal lawsuits; she can accept the punishment, but cannot accept false accusations, and her stance has always been consistent: "not taking a single penny, not seeking any position."
The TPP Central Review Committee convened this afternoon. TPP Central Review Committee member Chen Yu-cheng stated after the meeting that the committee unanimously resolved to expel Legislator Lee Chen-hsiu from the party, effective immediately; and that Lee Chen-hsiu had once used her resignation as a proportional representation legislator as a bargaining chip, "demanding specific monetary compensation for herself," which severely damaged the TPP's image, thus leading to her expulsion.
Lee Chen-hsiu issued a statement on Facebook tonight, saying that she does not wish to harm the TPP, nor does she want this incident to affect all mainland spouses living and working hard in Taiwan; at the same time, she does not want to harm former TPP chairman Ko Wen-je. For the sake of the bigger picture, "I accept the Central Review Committee's expulsion and will not file any legal lawsuits or arbitrations."
Lee Chen-hsiu pointed out that on April 7th, less than an hour before her general interpellation in the Legislative Yuan, including TPP Chairman Huang Kuo-chang, TPP Secretary-General Chou Yu-hsiu, TPP caucus director Chen Chih-han, and TPP caucus convener Chen Ching-lung, collectively demanded that she publicly announce her resignation as a legislator after the general interpellation.
Lee Chen-hsiu said that this situation was not a normal internal party communication mechanism, nor had it undergone complete discussion beforehand, but was a unilateral demand under high political pressure, which completely deviates from the Central Review Committee's claim today that she "voluntarily exchanged resignation for benefits."
Lee Chen-hsiu stated that her position has always been consistent: "not taking a single penny, not seeking any position." In all internal communication channels, including formal meetings and relevant message records, she repeatedly and clearly expressed: "I will not take a single penny from the Taiwan People's Party, nor will I take a single penny from Ko Wen-je, nor do I need any position arrangement."
Lee Chen-hsiu pointed out that her position is consistent throughout and can be verified by those present and relevant records. Regrettably, the Central Review Committee's public document did not fully present her key explanations, leading to public misunderstanding of the facts.
Lee Chen-hsiu stated that as the first legislator of mainland spouse origin in the history of the Republic of China, she has always been grateful. Since entering the Legislative Yuan, she has clearly expressed to the TPP's high-level officials that she insists on serving only one session before stepping down, to avoid political disputes affecting the TPP.
Lee Chen-hsiu said that her insistence on completing a full session is to prove to society that mainland spouse legislators possess sufficient ability and legitimacy to participate in politics. For her, this is not just a personal political choice, but also a responsibility to the system and ethnic group.
Lee Chen-hsiu stated that she chooses to bear all political consequences at this moment to bring an end to the disputes. But she also wants to emphasize that she can accept the punishment, but cannot accept false accusations; she can withdraw from political positions, but cannot abandon her personal integrity. History will eventually reveal the truth, and society will have its fair judgment. (Editor: Su Lung-chi) 1150413
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FAQ
Which party expelled Lee Chen-hsiu?
Lee Chen-hsiu was expelled from the Taiwan People's Party (TPP).
Will Lee Chen-hsiu sue over the expulsion?
Lee Chen-hsiu stated that she accepts the expulsion and will not file any legal lawsuits.
What was the reason for Lee Chen-hsiu's expulsion from the TPP?
The Central Review Committee claimed Lee Chen-hsiu demanded "specific monetary compensation" in exchange for resigning as a proportional representation legislator, which severely damaged the TPP's image.