Cheng Li-wen Reaffirms Unchanged Stance on Military Procurement, Party Caucus Majority Supports NT$380 Billion+N
Kuomintang (KMT) lawmaker Cheng Li-wen emphasized that the party's stance on military procurement has not changed, with the majority of the party caucus supporting the NT$380 billion+N proposal. The suggestion to increase it to NT$800 billion is a minority opinion.
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Central News Agency (Taipei, May 4, Reporter Liu Kuan-ting) - Regarding concerns about whether there is a consensus within the Kuomintang (KMT) on the military procurement budget figures, KMT Chairwoman Cheng Li-wen stated today that the military procurement stance has not changed and the arguments are clear. She added that the majority of the party caucus supports the NT$380 billion+N proposal, which has never wavered, and the idea of changing it to NT$800 billion is a minority opinion. 'If everyone is under pressure, they can just dump the blame on me, and I will bear the pressure,' she said.
Legislative Yuan President Han Kuo-yu will reconvene cross-party negotiations on the 6th to discuss the draft special defense act. The KMT central committee insists on the NT$380 billion+N proposal, while some KMT lawmakers support allocating NT$800 billion. The KMT Legislative Yuan caucus is scheduled to hold a caucus meeting on the 5th to build consensus.
Cheng Li-wen stated in a radio interview this morning that the military procurement stance has not changed and the arguments are clear. There have been many rumors, including some misinterpretations, but she has not changed her position. This is a matter of principle: the government proposes a special defense budget of NT$1.25 trillion over 8 years, without specifying any content or items, and the KMT cannot give blank authorization.
Cheng Li-wen reiterated that the KMT proposed the NT$380 billion+N version because the first batch of US military procurement Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) has arrived in Taiwan, with specific items and figures. This is the result of full discussions by the party caucus. The '+N' means that regardless of how many batches of military procurement there are, as long as the US completes official procedures and the LOA arrives, it will immediately enter the Legislative Yuan for review, and there will be no delay or obstruction.
Cheng Li-wen emphasized that she respects the autonomy of the party caucus. On major policies, the KMT presents a united front. For major national policies and significant budgets, a consistent attitude is required, hence the party's version. She does not understand why it must be increased to NT$800 billion, what the extra money is for, who it is for, and why they cannot wait for the official US LOA before immediately processing it.
Cheng Li-wen said, 'If everyone is under pressure, they can just dump the blame on me, and I will bear the pressure. I'll just explain it.' She confirmed that the majority of the party caucus supports the NT$380 billion+N proposal, which has never wavered. The idea of changing it to NT$800 billion is a minority opinion, and the KMT respects minority opinions, allowing everyone to fully express themselves. When the host asked during the commercial break if the party's version must be implemented, Cheng Li-wen responded, 'Of course, are you kidding?'
In addition, KMT Vice Chairman Chi Lin-lien recently criticized Han Kuo-yu, causing a stir within the party. Cheng Li-wen said that Chi Lin-lien's impulsive remarks at the time were unexpected and nobody knew about them beforehand, leaving everyone very surprised. It was a complete accident.
Cheng Li-wen believes that this matter should end here, and they should address the issue, not the person. 'Just a small matter, a single sentence, it didn't cause much harm. Are the KMT and Han Kuo-yu so fragile?' She stated that this matter has been turned over, and anyone deliberately trying to exaggerate and manipulate it has very strange intentions. (Edited by Su Chih-tsung, Wan Shu-chang) 1150504
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Legislative Yuan President Han Kuo-yu will reconvene cross-party negotiations on the 6th to discuss the draft special defense act. The KMT central committee insists on the NT$380 billion+N proposal, while some KMT lawmakers support allocating NT$800 billion. The KMT Legislative Yuan caucus is scheduled to hold a caucus meeting on the 5th to build consensus.
Cheng Li-wen stated in a radio interview this morning that the military procurement stance has not changed and the arguments are clear. There have been many rumors, including some misinterpretations, but she has not changed her position. This is a matter of principle: the government proposes a special defense budget of NT$1.25 trillion over 8 years, without specifying any content or items, and the KMT cannot give blank authorization.
Cheng Li-wen reiterated that the KMT proposed the NT$380 billion+N version because the first batch of US military procurement Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) has arrived in Taiwan, with specific items and figures. This is the result of full discussions by the party caucus. The '+N' means that regardless of how many batches of military procurement there are, as long as the US completes official procedures and the LOA arrives, it will immediately enter the Legislative Yuan for review, and there will be no delay or obstruction.
Cheng Li-wen emphasized that she respects the autonomy of the party caucus. On major policies, the KMT presents a united front. For major national policies and significant budgets, a consistent attitude is required, hence the party's version. She does not understand why it must be increased to NT$800 billion, what the extra money is for, who it is for, and why they cannot wait for the official US LOA before immediately processing it.
Cheng Li-wen said, 'If everyone is under pressure, they can just dump the blame on me, and I will bear the pressure. I'll just explain it.' She confirmed that the majority of the party caucus supports the NT$380 billion+N proposal, which has never wavered. The idea of changing it to NT$800 billion is a minority opinion, and the KMT respects minority opinions, allowing everyone to fully express themselves. When the host asked during the commercial break if the party's version must be implemented, Cheng Li-wen responded, 'Of course, are you kidding?'
In addition, KMT Vice Chairman Chi Lin-lien recently criticized Han Kuo-yu, causing a stir within the party. Cheng Li-wen said that Chi Lin-lien's impulsive remarks at the time were unexpected and nobody knew about them beforehand, leaving everyone very surprised. It was a complete accident.
Cheng Li-wen believes that this matter should end here, and they should address the issue, not the person. 'Just a small matter, a single sentence, it didn't cause much harm. Are the KMT and Han Kuo-yu so fragile?' She stated that this matter has been turned over, and anyone deliberately trying to exaggerate and manipulate it has very strange intentions. (Edited by Su Chih-tsung, Wan Shu-chang) 1150504
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