Yunyun Tech Founder Accused of Murdering CTO; HR Director Testifies to Disagreements
In the trial of Yunyun Tech founder Zeng Zhi-xin, accused of stabbing the CTO, the HR Director testified that the two clashed over management philosophies, with Zeng wanting fast innovation and the CTO preferring stability.
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(CNA Reporter Hsieh Chun-lin, Taipei, 22nd) In the case where Yunyun Technology founder Zeng Zhi-xin is suspected of murdering the CTO surnamed Liang, the Taipei District Court's citizen judge panel summoned the HR Director surnamed Lu to testify today. Lu testified that Zeng wanted to pursue fast-paced innovation to capture market share, while Liang believed they should prioritize stable quality, leading to disharmony between them.
Zeng Zhi-xin allegedly stabbed the CTO to death on March 7, 2025. The Taipei District Prosecutors Office indicted him for murder in June last year and transferred the case to the Taipei District Court's citizen judge panel. The court began intensive hearings on the 21st, with opening statements by the prosecution and defense yesterday, cross-examination of witnesses today, and questioning of the defendant on the 24th. The verdict is expected to be announced at 2:30 PM on the 30th.
The Taipei District Court summoned the HR Director surnamed Lu to testify today. During direct examination by the prosecutor, when asked if there was friction between Zeng and Liang at work, Lu stated they were not very harmonious. Zeng wanted the startup's pace to be fast, executing innovative technologies first to keep the product ahead; Liang preferred stability first, seeking further breakthroughs later, believing this would provide better service to existing clients and gain the trust of new ones.
Lu mentioned that after the Lunar New Year last year, the company held an all-hands meeting where verbal communication between Zeng and Liang was poor. A day or two later, Liang approached him to resign, citing a huge gap in basic philosophy with Zeng, making it impossible to work together.
Recalling the day of the incident, Lu said the three of them—Zeng, Liang, and himself—were in a meeting that afternoon. Zeng thanked Liang for his contributions, and Liang thanked Zeng for their work interactions; there wasn't much small talk.
Lu said Zeng brought up an article Liang wrote criticizing the company's operations, saying it caused trouble for the management team and asked Liang to take it down. Liang thought for a moment and agreed. Afterward, Zeng prepared to leave the meeting room but turned back and attacked Liang. Lu rushed to stop him and saw Zeng quickly stabbing Liang multiple times with a knife. He yelled, "Run!" but Liang couldn't move and called for help. Later, two colleagues came in.
Lu said he and the two colleagues snatched the weapon from Zeng, while colleagues who entered later administered first aid to Liang. After the incident, some employees left, including layoffs and voluntary resignations. The company provided two psychological counseling sessions for employees within a certain period, with extras available if needed, and some employees indeed used this service. (Editor: Hsiao Po-wen) 1150422
(CNA Reporter Hsieh Chun-lin, Taipei, 22nd) In the case where Yunyun Technology founder Zeng Zhi-xin is suspected of murdering the CTO surnamed Liang, the Taipei District Court's citizen judge panel summoned the HR Director surnamed Lu to testify today. Lu testified that Zeng wanted to pursue fast-paced innovation to capture market share, while Liang believed they should prioritize stable quality, leading to disharmony between them.
Zeng Zhi-xin allegedly stabbed the CTO to death on March 7, 2025. The Taipei District Prosecutors Office indicted him for murder in June last year and transferred the case to the Taipei District Court's citizen judge panel. The court began intensive hearings on the 21st, with opening statements by the prosecution and defense yesterday, cross-examination of witnesses today, and questioning of the defendant on the 24th. The verdict is expected to be announced at 2:30 PM on the 30th.
The Taipei District Court summoned the HR Director surnamed Lu to testify today. During direct examination by the prosecutor, when asked if there was friction between Zeng and Liang at work, Lu stated they were not very harmonious. Zeng wanted the startup's pace to be fast, executing innovative technologies first to keep the product ahead; Liang preferred stability first, seeking further breakthroughs later, believing this would provide better service to existing clients and gain the trust of new ones.
Lu mentioned that after the Lunar New Year last year, the company held an all-hands meeting where verbal communication between Zeng and Liang was poor. A day or two later, Liang approached him to resign, citing a huge gap in basic philosophy with Zeng, making it impossible to work together.
Recalling the day of the incident, Lu said the three of them—Zeng, Liang, and himself—were in a meeting that afternoon. Zeng thanked Liang for his contributions, and Liang thanked Zeng for their work interactions; there wasn't much small talk.
Lu said Zeng brought up an article Liang wrote criticizing the company's operations, saying it caused trouble for the management team and asked Liang to take it down. Liang thought for a moment and agreed. Afterward, Zeng prepared to leave the meeting room but turned back and attacked Liang. Lu rushed to stop him and saw Zeng quickly stabbing Liang multiple times with a knife. He yelled, "Run!" but Liang couldn't move and called for help. Later, two colleagues came in.
Lu said he and the two colleagues snatched the weapon from Zeng, while colleagues who entered later administered first aid to Liang. After the incident, some employees left, including layoffs and voluntary resignations. The company provided two psychological counseling sessions for employees within a certain period, with extras available if needed, and some employees indeed used this service. (Editor: Hsiao Po-wen) 1150422