Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor Xiamen Branch Budget Cut Completely; County Gov't Seeks Re-evaluation
The Kinmen County Council completely slashed the 2026 budget for Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor's Xiamen subsidiary. Despite passing the subcommittee, the motion to cut funds was suddenly passed. The County Government warns of operational impacts and will seek a re-evaluation.
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- 📰 Published: April 23, 2026 at 21:16
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(CNA Reporter Wu Men-jung, Kinmen, 23rd) The Kinmen County Council was reviewing the county government's general budget for the year 2026 (Republic of China Year 115). Councilor Li Yang-sheng proposed that the annual budget for the Kinmen Kaoliang Liquor (KKL) Xiamen Trading Company be entirely deleted, and Speaker Hung Yun-tien brought down the gavel to pass it. Kinmen Deputy Magistrate Li Wen-liang said they will actively seek the council's support to fight for an opportunity for re-evaluation.
The Kinmen County Council today reviewed the Kinmen County Government's general budget for 2026, with various review committees reporting on the status of the budget reviews. When Hung Yun-tien subsequently presided over the second and third readings, independent Councilor Li Yang-sheng proposed that the 2026 budget for the KKL Xiamen Trading Company be completely deleted and that all of the company's existing deposits be remitted back to the head office. Hung Yun-tien declared it passed and immediately struck the gavel.
Hung Yun-tien's gavel strike caused an uproar at the scene. Independent Councilor Tang Li-hui spoke up, stating that they should respect the subcommittee reviews. Since the review panel had already passed it, "What does it mean to delete it now? This basically disrespects the second panel." She argued that the general assembly shouldn't just delete what was decided by the subcommittees.
Li Yang-sheng noted in an interview with a CNA reporter after the meeting that KKL's operations in mainland China have always been through agents or general distributors. "Since we hand it over to general distributors to sell the liquor, is keeping this company and stationing so many people there a waste of public funds?" He argued that the head office in Kinmen could directly interface with the general distributors, which is why he proposed cutting the Xiamen company's budget.
Li Yang-sheng also stated that the council operates on a collegial system where every councilor can express their opinions. "I also don't think that just because I propose an opinion, everyone has to follow it."
Regarding the complete deletion of the KKL Xiamen company's budget, Deputy Magistrate Li Wen-liang told CNA that the county government respects the council's resolution, but this move will inevitably have a considerable impact on overall operations. Going forward, they will actively seek the support of the Speaker, Deputy Speaker, and all councilors to fight for a chance for re-evaluation. They will also grasp the remaining agenda time to strengthen communication and discussion with the council, hoping to gain more understanding and support. (Editor: Li Hengshan) 1150423
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The Kinmen County Council today reviewed the Kinmen County Government's general budget for 2026, with various review committees reporting on the status of the budget reviews. When Hung Yun-tien subsequently presided over the second and third readings, independent Councilor Li Yang-sheng proposed that the 2026 budget for the KKL Xiamen Trading Company be completely deleted and that all of the company's existing deposits be remitted back to the head office. Hung Yun-tien declared it passed and immediately struck the gavel.
Hung Yun-tien's gavel strike caused an uproar at the scene. Independent Councilor Tang Li-hui spoke up, stating that they should respect the subcommittee reviews. Since the review panel had already passed it, "What does it mean to delete it now? This basically disrespects the second panel." She argued that the general assembly shouldn't just delete what was decided by the subcommittees.
Li Yang-sheng noted in an interview with a CNA reporter after the meeting that KKL's operations in mainland China have always been through agents or general distributors. "Since we hand it over to general distributors to sell the liquor, is keeping this company and stationing so many people there a waste of public funds?" He argued that the head office in Kinmen could directly interface with the general distributors, which is why he proposed cutting the Xiamen company's budget.
Li Yang-sheng also stated that the council operates on a collegial system where every councilor can express their opinions. "I also don't think that just because I propose an opinion, everyone has to follow it."
Regarding the complete deletion of the KKL Xiamen company's budget, Deputy Magistrate Li Wen-liang told CNA that the county government respects the council's resolution, but this move will inevitably have a considerable impact on overall operations. Going forward, they will actively seek the support of the Speaker, Deputy Speaker, and all councilors to fight for a chance for re-evaluation. They will also grasp the remaining agenda time to strengthen communication and discussion with the council, hoping to gain more understanding and support. (Editor: Li Hengshan) 1150423
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