Han Kuo-yu Furious! Slams Fu Kun-chi for Skipping Negotiations: 'Pathological, Like Empress Dowager Cixi Ruling from Behind the Curtain' – 'Resign as Caucus Leader, It's Easier'

On the afternoon of November 11, the Legislative Yuan began its third round of negotiations on the current fiscal year's central government budget. While Taiwan People's Party caucus leader Chen Ching-lung was already seated and Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) caucus leader Tsai Chi-chang entered the room, Kuomintang (KMT) caucus leader Fu Kun-chi was once again absent—and had not authorized any party representative to sign off on negotiation outcomes. In response, Legislative Yuan President Han Kuo-yu expressed rare fury, criticizing, 'This is a pathological development in the Legislative Yuan! Remote control? Where does this place the President and other party caucuses?' He added, 'Just resign as caucus leader! Wouldn't it be easier not to hold the position?'

With less than four and a half months remaining until 2026, this year's central government budget has yet to be finalized, while next year's budget is already nearing completion and set to leave the Executive Yuan. To prevent the unprecedented scenario of the Legislative Yuan simultaneously handling two budget bills, the legislature has held two intensive rounds of multi-day party caucus negotiations. However, over 200 items remain unresolved. At 2:00 PM on the 11th, Han convened a third round of cross-party negotiations, aiming to complete deliberations this week.

Lin Pei-hsiang Lacks Signing Authority – Han: 'Like Empress Dowager Cixi?'

At the 2:00 PM meeting, Chen Ching-lung was already discussing with party officials, while Tsai Chi-chang entered around 2:02 PM. Han immediately asked KMT caucus secretary-general Lin Pei-hsiang whether he had been authorized by Fu Kun-chi and whether his signature would be valid. 'Otherwise, aren't the other two caucus leaders just fools sitting here?' Lin nodded to confirm authorization but shook his head when asked about the validity of his signature. Han expressed dissatisfaction: 'Fu Kun-chi isn't here, and your signature is invalid—this is like Empress Dowager Cixi ruling from behind the curtain, isn't it?'

'Has the Legislative Yuan become this pathological?' Han questioned, noting how many times Fu has skipped negotiations. 'A gentleman focuses on fundamentals. If you're a caucus leader, you must attend cross-party negotiations. If you can't attend, then delegate authority!' When Han asked whether absent leaders would authorize deputies to sign, Chen initially avoided answering but later stated, 'Our discipline is strict; I will always delegate authority.' Tsai added, 'If I'm absent, caucus director-general Chuang Jui-hsiung's signature counts.'

Han then declared, 'I also state clearly: if I'm absent, Vice President Chiang Chieh-hsin will preside, and all his representations are valid.' He then challenged Lin Pei-hsiang, elected from Keelung: 'You're a key KMT secretary-general. Your caucus leader repeatedly fails to attend. You must clearly report: is your signature and consent valid or invalid?' Lin again shook his head and said into the microphone, 'Without the caucus leader's signature, mine cannot represent the party caucus.'

Fu Kun-chi's Absence Sparks Han's Outrage: 'Where Are the President and Other Caucuses?'

After a pause, Han gave an analogy: it's as if Tsai is watching a movie and calls Chuang to ask if he can sign; Chen is getting a massage and asks caucus director-general Chiu Hui-ju; and Fu is playing mahjong, using one hand to play tiles and the other to answer phone calls about signing. Han raised his voice in anger: 'This is a pathological development in the Legislative Yuan! Remote control? Where do you place the President and other caucuses? So many officials are here!'

Han told Lin, 'Notify Fu Kun-chi right now: one, attend in person; two, if not, authorize the secretary-general; three, resign as caucus leader!' Han said emotionally, 'Wouldn't it be easier to quit? What kind of conduct is this? A gentleman's duty is to uphold fundamentals. You bear responsibility! We work hard for just three things: first, national progress; second, clean and effective governance; third, a better life for Taiwan's people through the Legislative Yuan's efforts!'

Han concluded, 'We're not here to show off power! To hold authority and act arrogantly?' He then announced the meeting open. By around 2:30 PM, Han declared a temporary recess—yet Fu Kun-chi had still not entered the cross-party negotiation room.

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