Hsu Chia-ching's Overseas Trip Includes Dessert Tasting Labeled Confidential; Chen Feng-hsin Says 'The DPP Is Used to Arrogance': They Take It for Granted That They Shouldn't Be Supervised

Overseas Community Affairs Council (OCAC) Minister Hsu Chia-ching recently completed a 26-day inspection tour of Europe and the United States. Upon her return, the publicly released version of her overseas report was only five pages long, sparking public skepticism. On the 30th, the People's Party Legislative Caucus released a 22-page full version of the report obtained from the OCAC. The content includes watching movies, tasting desserts, and attending overseas Chinese community events, raising questions about what exactly is 'confidential.' In response, media commentator Chen Feng-hsin stated on the program 'Big News, Big Explosion' that submitting only a five-page public report after visiting multiple countries 'in itself has a serious problem.' She argued that even if only one page is used per country, the report should at least detail the individuals visited, the current situation of the overseas Chinese communities, the challenges they face, and how the government plans to respond. Sensitive operational details can remain confidential, but the basic status of overseas affairs work should be fully disclosed. Chen Feng-hsin further pointed out that from the leaked content, the highlight of Hsu's trip appeared to be visiting a famous dessert shop, even emphasizing that it was founded by the French president's personal pastry chef. However, she questioned the direct relevance of this to diplomatic achievements, saying, 'The key isn't the French president; the real focus is the dessert—that's the absurd part.' Beyond questioning the report's content, Chen Feng-hsin also criticized the government's overall attitude. She stated that from the president down to the executive team and DPP legislators, there is a resistant attitude toward external oversight. She noted that the current legislative makeup, with a minority ruling party and a majority opposition, was meant to ensure the executive branch accepts supervision, rather than continuing to evade scrutiny. Chen Feng-hsin said, 'The fact that a 26-day trip (she mistakenly said 26 countries) resulted in only a five-page report is itself a major issue.' She criticized the ruling party, saying, 'They take it for granted that they shouldn't be supervised. This is the most arrogant aspect of the current DPP government,' and bluntly stated, 'They are truly used to being arrogant—that is the biggest problem.'