Breeze Group Questions Taipei Main Station Mall Bid, Alleges Conflict of Interest in Review Committee
Breeze Group, having lost the Taipei Main Station commercial complex operating rights bid by a single point, is alleging conflict of interest among review committee members and demanding a re-evaluation from TRA. The group is considering further administrative relief if their objections are not addressed.
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- 📰 Published: April 29, 2026 at 17:56
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Central News Agency
(Central News Agency reporter Ho Hsiu-ling, Taipei, 29th) The controversy over the operating rights of Taipei Main Station commercial complex continues to escalate. Breeze Group questioned the Taiwan Railways Administration (TRA)'s selection process, alleging conflict of interest and potential information leakage. They pointed out that they lost to the most preferred applicant, Shin Kong Mitsukoshi, by only one point, and advocated for the removal of scores from a committee member who previously served as a financial advisor to Shin Kong Life, requesting a recalculation of rankings. If TRA does not respond to their objection, they do not rule out further administrative relief, including applying for an injunction to temporarily halt the contract signing.
Breeze Group held a press conference today titled 'Taipei Station Bid Lost by One Point, Review Controversy Exposed'. The results of the Taipei Main Station commercial complex operating rights tender were announced on the 28th, with TRA declaring Shin Kong Mitsukoshi as the most preferred applicant and 'Breeze Plaza Industry Co., Ltd.' as the second preferred applicant. However, Breeze questioned the selection process and evaluation mechanism.
Breeze Group Vice President Kao Ming-ting stated that Breeze is not demanding to overturn the bid or restart entirely, but rather advocates for the selection to return to fairness and impartiality. He noted that review committee member Fan Hsueh-mei previously had a financial advisory relationship with Shin Kong Life. Additionally, Wu Tung-liang, a director of Shin Kong Mitsukoshi, is also the chairman of Taishin Shin Kong Financial Holding, whose financial holding system holds shares in Shin Kong Life, giving him a certain influence. Coupled with the real estate lease relationship between Shin Kong Mitsukoshi and Shin Kong Life, the overall association affects the neutrality of the evaluation.
Kao Ming-ting pointed out that Breeze was only one point behind the most preferred applicant, Shin Kong Mitsukoshi, and hopes that TRA can remove the scores from the controversial selection committee member Fan Hsueh-mei and recalculate. Breeze is confident of becoming the most preferred applicant. They are currently awaiting TRA's response and deliberating on subsequent legal relief actions.
Furthermore, he noted that Shin Kong Mitsukoshi's Taichung Chunggang store experienced a serious public safety incident last year. As Taipei Main Station is an important transportation hub, TRA should carefully review the operator's capabilities in safety and operational management during the selection process.
Shin Kong Mitsukoshi responded by stating that regarding the Taipei Main Station commercial complex ROT tender, they have always proceeded in accordance with relevant regulations. For subsequent operations, they will respect the competent authority's procedural advancement and hope that all parties view this matter rationally. (Editor: Chang Liang-chih) 1150429
(Central News Agency reporter Ho Hsiu-ling, Taipei, 29th) The controversy over the operating rights of Taipei Main Station commercial complex continues to escalate. Breeze Group questioned the Taiwan Railways Administration (TRA)'s selection process, alleging conflict of interest and potential information leakage. They pointed out that they lost to the most preferred applicant, Shin Kong Mitsukoshi, by only one point, and advocated for the removal of scores from a committee member who previously served as a financial advisor to Shin Kong Life, requesting a recalculation of rankings. If TRA does not respond to their objection, they do not rule out further administrative relief, including applying for an injunction to temporarily halt the contract signing.
Breeze Group held a press conference today titled 'Taipei Station Bid Lost by One Point, Review Controversy Exposed'. The results of the Taipei Main Station commercial complex operating rights tender were announced on the 28th, with TRA declaring Shin Kong Mitsukoshi as the most preferred applicant and 'Breeze Plaza Industry Co., Ltd.' as the second preferred applicant. However, Breeze questioned the selection process and evaluation mechanism.
Breeze Group Vice President Kao Ming-ting stated that Breeze is not demanding to overturn the bid or restart entirely, but rather advocates for the selection to return to fairness and impartiality. He noted that review committee member Fan Hsueh-mei previously had a financial advisory relationship with Shin Kong Life. Additionally, Wu Tung-liang, a director of Shin Kong Mitsukoshi, is also the chairman of Taishin Shin Kong Financial Holding, whose financial holding system holds shares in Shin Kong Life, giving him a certain influence. Coupled with the real estate lease relationship between Shin Kong Mitsukoshi and Shin Kong Life, the overall association affects the neutrality of the evaluation.
Kao Ming-ting pointed out that Breeze was only one point behind the most preferred applicant, Shin Kong Mitsukoshi, and hopes that TRA can remove the scores from the controversial selection committee member Fan Hsueh-mei and recalculate. Breeze is confident of becoming the most preferred applicant. They are currently awaiting TRA's response and deliberating on subsequent legal relief actions.
Furthermore, he noted that Shin Kong Mitsukoshi's Taichung Chunggang store experienced a serious public safety incident last year. As Taipei Main Station is an important transportation hub, TRA should carefully review the operator's capabilities in safety and operational management during the selection process.
Shin Kong Mitsukoshi responded by stating that regarding the Taipei Main Station commercial complex ROT tender, they have always proceeded in accordance with relevant regulations. For subsequent operations, they will respect the competent authority's procedural advancement and hope that all parties view this matter rationally. (Editor: Chang Liang-chih) 1150429