Legislative Yuan President Han Kuo-yu expressed rare anger on the 11th, criticizing KMT caucus convener Fu Kun-chi for repeatedly skipping cross-party negotiations and failing to authorize floor leaders to sign agreements, effectively stalling legislative operations. Han lashed out, saying, "The Empress Dowager rules from behind the curtain—why not just resign as convener?" accusing the KMT of obstructing the legislature's functioning.
Former Legislative Yuan President Wang Jin-pyng returned to the legislature on the 12th to meet former DPP caucus convener Ker Chien-ming. Arriving amid the political storm, Wang joked to reporters, "I didn't expect to come today to a sensitive location, at a sensitive moment, to see a sensitive figure."
When asked if he had encountered similar situations during his tenure—such as party caucuses refusing to sign agreements—Wang replied, "I don't know the details; you should ask Ker Chien-ming." Having stepped down, he declined to comment on current legislative affairs. Ker responded directly: "Of course we've never seen this before. Everyone knows that."
On Han Kuo-yu's rare outburst, Wang stated, "Anger harms oneself. When one gets angry, the internal organs churn—bad for health." He expressed hope that the legislature could proceed smoothly and pass the annual budget promptly.
Additional reports from Storm Media highlight: Fu Kun-chi's absence left negotiators unable to sign; the KMT and TPP only signed after being pressured; Han again fumed, accusing the legislature of being 'controlled by dark forces.' Huang Wei-han analyzed that Han's anger reflects a broader stance on restoring legislative authority, not just frustration with Fu. Fu defended his absence as a 'soft protest' against the executive branch ignoring legislative power.
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- Source: PR Times
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