Taiwan People's Party Expels Legislator Li Chen-hsiu for Demanding Compensation for Resignation, Damaging Party Image
The Taiwan People's Party (TPP) has expelled legislator Li Chen-hsiu for demanding financial compensation in exchange for her resignation, which severely damaged the party's image. The Central Review Committee deemed her actions a violation of public office ethics and decided on immediate expulsion. Consequently, Li will lose her legislative seat, and Hsu Chung-hsin, a law professor from National Cheng Kung University, will succeed her.
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Taipei, April 13 (CNA) Chen Yu-cheng, a member of the Taiwan People's Party (TPP) Central Review Committee, announced today that the committee unanimously decided to expel legislator Li Chen-hsiu from the party, effective immediately. He stated that Li Chen-hsiu had previously treated her resignation as a non-constituency legislator as a transaction, "demanding a specific amount of money as personal compensation," which severely damaged the TPP's image, leading to her expulsion.
Li Chen-hsiu, a spouse from mainland China, has been embroiled in controversies regarding her nationality and legislative qualifications. Recently, during a live broadcast, she mentioned that Hsinchu Mayor Kao Hung-an received NT$7 million from TPP founder Ko Wen-je, leading to her case being referred to the TPP Central Review Committee for disciplinary action.
The TPP convened its Central Review Committee meeting this afternoon. Li Chen-hsiu arrived around 2:15 PM to explain and left at 3:30 PM. Chen Yu-cheng, a TPP Central Review Committee member and Taipei City Councilor, stated after the meeting that after unanimous attendance and swift, decisive deliberation by the committee members, it was unanimously agreed that Li Chen-hsiu must be expelled, effective immediately.
Chen Yu-cheng pointed out that investigations revealed Li Chen-hsiu's violations included numerous statements that severely affected the party's reputation, undermined harmony, and constituted continuous disciplinary breaches. What saddened and was most unacceptable to everyone was that Li Chen-hsiu disregarded her public office and the trust of supporters, explicitly treating her resignation as a non-constituency legislator as a transaction during an April 7 meeting, "demanding a specific amount of money as personal compensation." This severely violated the ethics of public office.
Chen Yu-cheng said that Li Chen-hsiu was very insistent during the Central Review Committee meeting that she indeed sought money as a precondition for resigning as a non-constituency legislator. The Central Review Committee believed that Li Chen-hsiu's related actions had severely damaged the TPP's image; no public office can be commercialized or transactionalized, as this severely infringes upon the TPP's principle of political integrity, affecting the party's clean brand and public trust, thus leading to her expulsion.
Regarding the specific amount Li Chen-hsiu demanded, Chen Yu-cheng said that Li Chen-hsiu subjectively believed she would not do anything to harm the TPP and must protect Ko Wen-je, but during the conversation, she became trapped in personal subjective emotions, believing that such grievances should have corresponding compensation, and that someone should be responsible for her resignation, hoping to gain a corresponding price before she would be willing to leave.
Chen Yu-cheng stated that as a TPP non-constituency legislator and a public official in Taiwan, "I believe this matter might be due to her cultural acclimatization issues or a lack of understanding of the legislative powers." This is something that would be unacceptable in any political party and is an unacceptable bottom line.
Chen Yu-cheng said that Li Chen-hsiu "subjectively believed she was not asking for money," but objectively there were clear relevant meeting records provided by the Legislative Yuan caucus. The Central Review Committee made its decision based on objective facts and clear evidence, and it can withstand scrutiny. "We hope she can continue to stand with us and not turn to associate with Satan or dance with the devil."
TPP spokesperson Chang Tung stated that following the disciplinary review and ruling, the expulsion is effective immediately, meaning "Legislator Li Chen-hsiu is no longer a member of our party." Administrative procedures related to filling the legislative vacancy will proceed.
According to Article 73 of the Public Officials Election and Recall Act, a person who loses their party membership after taking office shall lose their qualification from the date of losing membership, and the Central Election Commission shall request the Legislative Yuan to cancel their registration. As more than half of the non-constituency legislators in the current Legislative Yuan are women, Li Chen-hsiu's seat will be filled by Hsu Chung-hsin, a law professor from National Cheng Kung University. (Editor: Su Lung-chi) 1150413
Li Chen-hsiu, a spouse from mainland China, has been embroiled in controversies regarding her nationality and legislative qualifications. Recently, during a live broadcast, she mentioned that Hsinchu Mayor Kao Hung-an received NT$7 million from TPP founder Ko Wen-je, leading to her case being referred to the TPP Central Review Committee for disciplinary action.
The TPP convened its Central Review Committee meeting this afternoon. Li Chen-hsiu arrived around 2:15 PM to explain and left at 3:30 PM. Chen Yu-cheng, a TPP Central Review Committee member and Taipei City Councilor, stated after the meeting that after unanimous attendance and swift, decisive deliberation by the committee members, it was unanimously agreed that Li Chen-hsiu must be expelled, effective immediately.
Chen Yu-cheng pointed out that investigations revealed Li Chen-hsiu's violations included numerous statements that severely affected the party's reputation, undermined harmony, and constituted continuous disciplinary breaches. What saddened and was most unacceptable to everyone was that Li Chen-hsiu disregarded her public office and the trust of supporters, explicitly treating her resignation as a non-constituency legislator as a transaction during an April 7 meeting, "demanding a specific amount of money as personal compensation." This severely violated the ethics of public office.
Chen Yu-cheng said that Li Chen-hsiu was very insistent during the Central Review Committee meeting that she indeed sought money as a precondition for resigning as a non-constituency legislator. The Central Review Committee believed that Li Chen-hsiu's related actions had severely damaged the TPP's image; no public office can be commercialized or transactionalized, as this severely infringes upon the TPP's principle of political integrity, affecting the party's clean brand and public trust, thus leading to her expulsion.
Regarding the specific amount Li Chen-hsiu demanded, Chen Yu-cheng said that Li Chen-hsiu subjectively believed she would not do anything to harm the TPP and must protect Ko Wen-je, but during the conversation, she became trapped in personal subjective emotions, believing that such grievances should have corresponding compensation, and that someone should be responsible for her resignation, hoping to gain a corresponding price before she would be willing to leave.
Chen Yu-cheng stated that as a TPP non-constituency legislator and a public official in Taiwan, "I believe this matter might be due to her cultural acclimatization issues or a lack of understanding of the legislative powers." This is something that would be unacceptable in any political party and is an unacceptable bottom line.
Chen Yu-cheng said that Li Chen-hsiu "subjectively believed she was not asking for money," but objectively there were clear relevant meeting records provided by the Legislative Yuan caucus. The Central Review Committee made its decision based on objective facts and clear evidence, and it can withstand scrutiny. "We hope she can continue to stand with us and not turn to associate with Satan or dance with the devil."
TPP spokesperson Chang Tung stated that following the disciplinary review and ruling, the expulsion is effective immediately, meaning "Legislator Li Chen-hsiu is no longer a member of our party." Administrative procedures related to filling the legislative vacancy will proceed.
According to Article 73 of the Public Officials Election and Recall Act, a person who loses their party membership after taking office shall lose their qualification from the date of losing membership, and the Central Election Commission shall request the Legislative Yuan to cancel their registration. As more than half of the non-constituency legislators in the current Legislative Yuan are women, Li Chen-hsiu's seat will be filled by Hsu Chung-hsin, a law professor from National Cheng Kung University. (Editor: Su Lung-chi) 1150413
FAQ
Why was Li Chen-hsiu expelled from the Taiwan People's Party?
Li Chen-hsiu was expelled because she demanded financial compensation in exchange for her resignation as a non-constituency legislator, which violated public office ethics and severely damaged the TPP's image.
What will happen to Li Chen-hsiu's legislative seat?
Upon her expulsion from the party, Li Chen-hsiu will lose her qualification as a legislator according to the Public Officials Election and Recall Act. Hsu Chung-hsin, a law professor from National Cheng Kung University, is expected to fill her seat.