Opposition Questions Control Yuan's Investigation into Lin Chih-chien's Thesis, Huang Shi-cho: 2024 Investigation Not Case-Specific
The Control Yuan emphasized that its investigation into former Hsinchu Mayor Lin Chih-chien's thesis plagiarism allegations, initiated in 2024, is not politically motivated. Secretary-General Huang Shi-cho stated that the probe targets academic ethics in educational institutions, specifically the Ministry of Education and National Taiwan University, rather than any individual or specific case.
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(Central News Agency reporter Kao Hua-chien, Taipei, 29th) Several opposition lawmakers questioned whether the Control Yuan's investigation into former Hsinchu Mayor Lin Chih-chien's thesis case was a political move. Control Yuan Secretary-General Huang Shi-cho stated that this case was initiated in 2024 and the investigated entities are the Ministry of Education and National Taiwan University, and it is to investigate academic-related cases, not pointing to any individual or specific case.
The Legislative Yuan's Judiciary and Organic Laws and Statutes Committee today reviewed the Control Yuan's budget for this year. Huang Shi-cho orally reported that the Control Yuan's revenue for this year is NT$31.31 million, and expenditure is NT$1.154184 billion, of which general administration is budgeted over NT$900 million, deliberative affairs over NT$9.21 million, investigation and巡察業務 over NT$17.21 million, property declaration affairs NT$17 million, national human rights affairs over NT$100 million, and general construction and equipment over NT$78.27 million, etc.
Several opposition lawmakers questioned whether the Control Yuan's investigation into Lin Chih-chien's thesis case from four years ago was a political move or selective handling of cases. Huang Shi-cho said, 'It cannot be explained that this case is specifically for Lin Chih-chien's case.' He explained that the case was initiated on April 9, 2024, and has been investigated for about two years, not recently launched. The investigated entities are the Ministry of Education and National Taiwan University, and it is to investigate academic-related cases, not pointing to any individual or specific case.
Kuomintang (KMT) lawmaker Lo Chih-chiang expressed concern about the progress of the Hsinchu baseball stadium case investigation. Huang Shi-cho said that the investigation is currently suspended, waiting for the prosecutor's final decision, only then can the Control Yuan continue and be more accurate.
In addition, Taiwan People's Party (TPP) lawmaker Chen Chao-tzu questioned the progress of impeaching Premier Cho Jung-tai. Huang Shi-cho stated that relevant research reports will be submitted to the Control Yuan's Judiciary and Prison Administration Committee for discussion next week, but whether to initiate an investigation will be decided by the Control Yuan members.
Regarding the budget issue, DPP lawmaker Chuang Jui-hsiung questioned whether the Control Yuan's budget was severely cut by about 96% last year, and whether there is concern about a repeat of the situation, leading to self-limitation in budget preparation and affecting policies related to its human rights committee. Huang Shi-cho pointed out that self-limitation is something the Control Yuan will never do, and it will still strongly appeal to the Legislative Yuan and strive for it, hoping that lawmakers will pass the relevant budget after review.
Huang Shi-cho stated that the human rights committee's related budget being cut last year indeed caused a significant impact, especially since the human rights committee and the Control Yuan originally made many breakthroughs in international exchanges and maintained close contact with international supervisory organizations. This should also affect human rights and the exercise of supervision. In addition, many investigation cases and the working environment of Control Yuan personnel were also affected. He urged the Legislative Yuan to recognize the current difficulties of the Control Yuan and assist with the budget.
(Central News Agency reporter Kao Hua-chien, Taipei, 29th) Several opposition lawmakers questioned whether the Control Yuan's investigation into former Hsinchu Mayor Lin Chih-chien's thesis case was a political move. Control Yuan Secretary-General Huang Shi-cho stated that this case was initiated in 2024 and the investigated entities are the Ministry of Education and National Taiwan University, and it is to investigate academic-related cases, not pointing to any individual or specific case.
The Legislative Yuan's Judiciary and Organic Laws and Statutes Committee today reviewed the Control Yuan's budget for this year. Huang Shi-cho orally reported that the Control Yuan's revenue for this year is NT$31.31 million, and expenditure is NT$1.154184 billion, of which general administration is budgeted over NT$900 million, deliberative affairs over NT$9.21 million, investigation and巡察業務 over NT$17.21 million, property declaration affairs NT$17 million, national human rights affairs over NT$100 million, and general construction and equipment over NT$78.27 million, etc.
Several opposition lawmakers questioned whether the Control Yuan's investigation into Lin Chih-chien's thesis case from four years ago was a political move or selective handling of cases. Huang Shi-cho said, 'It cannot be explained that this case is specifically for Lin Chih-chien's case.' He explained that the case was initiated on April 9, 2024, and has been investigated for about two years, not recently launched. The investigated entities are the Ministry of Education and National Taiwan University, and it is to investigate academic-related cases, not pointing to any individual or specific case.
Kuomintang (KMT) lawmaker Lo Chih-chiang expressed concern about the progress of the Hsinchu baseball stadium case investigation. Huang Shi-cho said that the investigation is currently suspended, waiting for the prosecutor's final decision, only then can the Control Yuan continue and be more accurate.
In addition, Taiwan People's Party (TPP) lawmaker Chen Chao-tzu questioned the progress of impeaching Premier Cho Jung-tai. Huang Shi-cho stated that relevant research reports will be submitted to the Control Yuan's Judiciary and Prison Administration Committee for discussion next week, but whether to initiate an investigation will be decided by the Control Yuan members.
Regarding the budget issue, DPP lawmaker Chuang Jui-hsiung questioned whether the Control Yuan's budget was severely cut by about 96% last year, and whether there is concern about a repeat of the situation, leading to self-limitation in budget preparation and affecting policies related to its human rights committee. Huang Shi-cho pointed out that self-limitation is something the Control Yuan will never do, and it will still strongly appeal to the Legislative Yuan and strive for it, hoping that lawmakers will pass the relevant budget after review.
Huang Shi-cho stated that the human rights committee's related budget being cut last year indeed caused a significant impact, especially since the human rights committee and the Control Yuan originally made many breakthroughs in international exchanges and maintained close contact with international supervisory organizations. This should also affect human rights and the exercise of supervision. In addition, many investigation cases and the working environment of Control Yuan personnel were also affected. He urged the Legislative Yuan to recognize the current difficulties of the Control Yuan and assist with the budget.