Regarding the case of former Kuomintang (KMT) spokesperson Hsiao Ching-yen, KMT Chairman Cheng Li-wen mentioned in an interview with media personality Wang Qianqiu today that there are many such cases during election periods. Many people said that Hsiao Ching-yen insulted her. If everyone who insults me must be disciplined by the party, then Ling Tao should also be disciplined and not be eligible to run for councilor.
In the interview, Cheng Li-wen pointed out that many people said Hsiao Ching-yen also insulted her on political talk shows. She laughed and said, "There are many people who insult me!" In the KMT, it is not a one-man rule, but there are discipline rules. If someone violates the code of conduct, they can report it to the Discipline Committee, which will handle it according to procedures. It won't be decided by her personal will. During the primary election period, competitors may file complaints or request the Discipline Committee to handle the issue. This period is the councilor primary election, and there are more complaints, which are handled according to the Discipline Committee's procedures.
As for being accused of protecting Hsiao Ching-yen, Cheng Li-wen emphasized that this is impossible. How could I protect him? I don't even know him. I don't know what's going on. I haven't been watching those political talk shows. She further stated that if Hsiao Ching-yen is so disliked by the public, it takes courage to participate in the KMT primary election. Would the public opinion not reflect this? Wang Qianqiu mentioned that this might lead to green camp vote buying. Cheng Li-wen responded that this is overthinking. During elections, there are all kinds of rhetoric.
Original: toutiao.com/article/1860147701688331/
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