KMT: Cheng Li-wen's US Visit Has Budget Allocation, No Demand for Overseas Chinese to Pay
The Kuomintang (KMT) denied reports that overseas Taiwanese would fund Chairwoman Cheng Li-wen's upcoming US visit. KMT Culture and Communications Committee Chairwoman Yin Nai-ching clarified that the party headquarters has budgeted for accommodation and transportation, asserting that there was no request for overseas Taiwanese to cover expenses, attributing such claims to communication misunderstandings.
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Central News Agency (Reporter Wang Cheng-chung, Taipei, 13th) — Regarding KMT Chairwoman Cheng Li-wen's upcoming visit to the United States in June, there have been rumors that overseas Taiwanese would be expected to cover accommodation and transportation costs. KMT Culture and Communications Committee Chairwoman Yin Nai-ching stated today that such claims are completely untrue. She clarified that the KMT has allocated a budget for Cheng Li-wen's US visit, and the party headquarters will be responsible for all accommodation and transportation expenses. She suggested that a misunderstanding during communication with overseas groups might have caused the discrepancy.
According to a 'Liberty Times' report, Cheng Li-wen is scheduled to visit the US for 14 days in early June with a delegation of up to 14 people, with expectations for local hospitality from overseas communities, including not only banquets but also accommodation and transportation costs to be borne by overseas Taiwanese, leading to numerous complaints.
Yin Nai-ching reiterated that the central party headquarters has indeed allocated a budget for Cheng Li-wen's US visit, and all accommodation and transportation costs will be covered by the party. She suggested that potential semantic misunderstandings during discussions with overseas groups might have led to the discrepancy.
Yin Nai-ching pointed out that during video conferences between the Overseas Department and overseas groups, some enthusiastic overseas Taiwanese, aware that the KMT's finances were not abundant, inquired whether "overseas groups needed to be responsible for accommodation and transportation." The Overseas Department responded that "if overseas Taiwanese knew of hotels, vehicles, etc., that could offer assistance, the KMT would, of course, be very grateful."
Yin Nai-ching re-emphasized that the central party headquarters has a budget and is responsible for accommodation and transportation, and there is absolutely no need for assistance from overseas groups or individuals. Such a situation does not exist.
Regarding whether Cheng Li-wen would also apply for subsidies from the Taiwan Foundation for Democracy for her US visit, Yin Nai-ching stated that this falls under the International Department's responsibilities and she was not clear on the details, but if the International Department did apply, it would be in accordance with relevant regulations.
Furthermore, Yin Nai-ching mentioned that the exact number of delegates is still uncertain due to continuous invitations from various parties; she herself received invitations from business and academic circles this morning. All accompanying personnel are based on the needs of the visit, which is why the itinerary for the US visit cannot be announced yet.
Concerning rumors that Cheng Li-wen's US visit banquet would welcome "Chinese compatriots" (from mainland China), Yin Nai-ching clarified that this arrangement is unlikely and the focus would be on Taiwanese overseas groups and communities. She added that mainland China has its own overseas groups and organizations, and if individual mainland Chinese or groups contact Taiwanese overseas groups and participate in a personal capacity, there is some flexibility in handling such situations. (Editor: Wan Shu-chang) 1150513
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According to a 'Liberty Times' report, Cheng Li-wen is scheduled to visit the US for 14 days in early June with a delegation of up to 14 people, with expectations for local hospitality from overseas communities, including not only banquets but also accommodation and transportation costs to be borne by overseas Taiwanese, leading to numerous complaints.
Yin Nai-ching reiterated that the central party headquarters has indeed allocated a budget for Cheng Li-wen's US visit, and all accommodation and transportation costs will be covered by the party. She suggested that potential semantic misunderstandings during discussions with overseas groups might have led to the discrepancy.
Yin Nai-ching pointed out that during video conferences between the Overseas Department and overseas groups, some enthusiastic overseas Taiwanese, aware that the KMT's finances were not abundant, inquired whether "overseas groups needed to be responsible for accommodation and transportation." The Overseas Department responded that "if overseas Taiwanese knew of hotels, vehicles, etc., that could offer assistance, the KMT would, of course, be very grateful."
Yin Nai-ching re-emphasized that the central party headquarters has a budget and is responsible for accommodation and transportation, and there is absolutely no need for assistance from overseas groups or individuals. Such a situation does not exist.
Regarding whether Cheng Li-wen would also apply for subsidies from the Taiwan Foundation for Democracy for her US visit, Yin Nai-ching stated that this falls under the International Department's responsibilities and she was not clear on the details, but if the International Department did apply, it would be in accordance with relevant regulations.
Furthermore, Yin Nai-ching mentioned that the exact number of delegates is still uncertain due to continuous invitations from various parties; she herself received invitations from business and academic circles this morning. All accompanying personnel are based on the needs of the visit, which is why the itinerary for the US visit cannot be announced yet.
Concerning rumors that Cheng Li-wen's US visit banquet would welcome "Chinese compatriots" (from mainland China), Yin Nai-ching clarified that this arrangement is unlikely and the focus would be on Taiwanese overseas groups and communities. She added that mainland China has its own overseas groups and organizations, and if individual mainland Chinese or groups contact Taiwanese overseas groups and participate in a personal capacity, there is some flexibility in handling such situations. (Editor: Wan Shu-chang) 1150513
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