KMT Legislator Accuses President of Breaking Promises; Executive Yuan Lists Achievements, Urges Fact-Checking Before Commentary
KMT legislator Ke Ju-chun criticized President Lai Ching-te for a 99% promise failure rate. The Executive Yuan countered by listing achievements in healthcare, youth policy, and trade, and stated that Ke should fact-check before making comments. This marks a political clash between the administration and the opposition.
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Central News Agency, Taipei, 14th — During the Legislative Yuan's full committee review of an impeachment case against President Lai Ching-te today, KMT legislator Ke Ju-chun criticized President Lai for breaking multiple campaign promises. In response, the Executive Yuan issued a statement in the evening, listing achievements in areas such as 'Healthy Taiwan,' foreign trade, and youth and sports policies. The statement also suggested that as a 'tech legislator,' Ke should conduct fact-checking before commenting on public policy.
During the review, Ke mentioned that it has been 725 days since President Lai took office. He claimed that of the 227 campaign promises made over two years ago, only 2 have been truly fulfilled, with 225 not yet started. In other words, President Lai's promise failure rate is as high as 99%, which he described as a complete betrayal of the people's trust. He then threw a self-printed list of Lai's campaign promises on the floor.
Responding to the criticism, Executive Yuan spokesperson Li Hui-chih stated via a media group chat in the evening that the Yuan continues to implement President Lai's 'Healthy Taiwan' policy. This includes initiatives like the 'Three Arrows of Cancer Treatment,' a NT$10 billion new cancer drug fund, expanded screening for five types of cancer, the '888 Plan' for preventing the three highs (hypertension, hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia), Long-term Care 3.0, a national mental health resilience program, a national drug resilience preparedness plan, and the 'Ages 0-6 Raised by the Nation 2.0' policy. The Yuan has also proposed amendments to the Ministry of Health and Welfare's organic act to establish an 'Administration for Child, Youth, and Family Support' and an 'Administration for Long-term Care and Social Development.'
Li explained that the government's long-term care budget for this year reached NT$115.3 billion, with the number of caregivers exceeding 100,000, nearly 16,000 service points, and 830,000 people served. The five-cancer screening program is expected to serve 6.05 million people in 2025, an increase of over 1.23 million from the previous year. President Lai also recently announced that the three-shift nurse-to-patient ratio will be implemented in phases starting May 20 next year.
Regarding youth and sports policy, Li mentioned that the Youth Basic Law proposed by the Yuan has been passed, and a NT$10 billion 'Overseas Dream Fund' for youth has been established, with plans to send 3,000 young people abroad for exchanges this year. The Sports Administration has also been formally established.
On foreign trade, Li pointed out that the government is promoting comprehensive diplomacy and continuously deepening cooperation with international partners. Besides signing digital trade-related agreements with the UK and Japan to strengthen supply chain resilience and bilateral investment, tariff negotiations with the US are ongoing based on the previous MOU and ART, aiming to deepen economic, trade, and supply chain partnerships.
Li stated that Taiwan's economic growth rate reached 8.68% last year, and 13.69% in the first quarter of this year. The government also continues to care for its citizens by promoting 'salary increases, tax cuts, and burden reduction.' In the two years since President Lai took office, the minimum monthly wage has increased by a cumulative NT$2,030, a rise of over 7%, benefiting more than 2.47 million workers. Adjustments to the income tax system and child tax deductions are also estimated to benefit nearly 7 million households.
In terms of transportation and submarine cable security, Li mentioned that the government has promoted TPASS 2.0, the 'Sustainable Public Road Transport and Transportation Equity Plan,' and completed amendments to the 'Seven Submarine Cable Laws' to enhance transportation convenience, public resilience, and national security.
Li emphasized that in the digital age, public information can be verified through search engines, AI tools, and the Executive Yuan's website. As Ke prides himself on being a 'tech legislator,' he should base his comments on public policy on data and facts, and perform basic fact-checking to avoid spreading misinformation. (Editor: Chang Jo-yao) 1150514
During the review, Ke mentioned that it has been 725 days since President Lai took office. He claimed that of the 227 campaign promises made over two years ago, only 2 have been truly fulfilled, with 225 not yet started. In other words, President Lai's promise failure rate is as high as 99%, which he described as a complete betrayal of the people's trust. He then threw a self-printed list of Lai's campaign promises on the floor.
Responding to the criticism, Executive Yuan spokesperson Li Hui-chih stated via a media group chat in the evening that the Yuan continues to implement President Lai's 'Healthy Taiwan' policy. This includes initiatives like the 'Three Arrows of Cancer Treatment,' a NT$10 billion new cancer drug fund, expanded screening for five types of cancer, the '888 Plan' for preventing the three highs (hypertension, hyperglycemia, hyperlipidemia), Long-term Care 3.0, a national mental health resilience program, a national drug resilience preparedness plan, and the 'Ages 0-6 Raised by the Nation 2.0' policy. The Yuan has also proposed amendments to the Ministry of Health and Welfare's organic act to establish an 'Administration for Child, Youth, and Family Support' and an 'Administration for Long-term Care and Social Development.'
Li explained that the government's long-term care budget for this year reached NT$115.3 billion, with the number of caregivers exceeding 100,000, nearly 16,000 service points, and 830,000 people served. The five-cancer screening program is expected to serve 6.05 million people in 2025, an increase of over 1.23 million from the previous year. President Lai also recently announced that the three-shift nurse-to-patient ratio will be implemented in phases starting May 20 next year.
Regarding youth and sports policy, Li mentioned that the Youth Basic Law proposed by the Yuan has been passed, and a NT$10 billion 'Overseas Dream Fund' for youth has been established, with plans to send 3,000 young people abroad for exchanges this year. The Sports Administration has also been formally established.
On foreign trade, Li pointed out that the government is promoting comprehensive diplomacy and continuously deepening cooperation with international partners. Besides signing digital trade-related agreements with the UK and Japan to strengthen supply chain resilience and bilateral investment, tariff negotiations with the US are ongoing based on the previous MOU and ART, aiming to deepen economic, trade, and supply chain partnerships.
Li stated that Taiwan's economic growth rate reached 8.68% last year, and 13.69% in the first quarter of this year. The government also continues to care for its citizens by promoting 'salary increases, tax cuts, and burden reduction.' In the two years since President Lai took office, the minimum monthly wage has increased by a cumulative NT$2,030, a rise of over 7%, benefiting more than 2.47 million workers. Adjustments to the income tax system and child tax deductions are also estimated to benefit nearly 7 million households.
In terms of transportation and submarine cable security, Li mentioned that the government has promoted TPASS 2.0, the 'Sustainable Public Road Transport and Transportation Equity Plan,' and completed amendments to the 'Seven Submarine Cable Laws' to enhance transportation convenience, public resilience, and national security.
Li emphasized that in the digital age, public information can be verified through search engines, AI tools, and the Executive Yuan's website. As Ke prides himself on being a 'tech legislator,' he should base his comments on public policy on data and facts, and perform basic fact-checking to avoid spreading misinformation. (Editor: Chang Jo-yao) 1150514