Debate over abolishing Taiwan's Control Yuan reveals KMT divisions

The proposal to abolish Taiwan's Control Yuan has sparked differing opinions within the Kuomintang party, highlighting a divergence on constitutional reform priorities. Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an and the Taiwan People's Party have publicly advocated for abolishing the Control Yuan, even suggesting they would reject presidential nominations for Control Yuan members if the institution is not reformed.

Despite these calls, the Kuomintang caucus has not yet formally declared its support for amending the constitution to eliminate the Control Yuan. Kuomintang legislator Hung Tzu-yung clarified the party's stance, stating that constitutional amendments are a complex and challenging process. She emphasized that abolishing the Control Yuan is not currently a priority for the Kuomintang.

"Everyone knows that constitutional amendments are almost impossible," Hung Tzu-yung said, indicating that the party is not actively pursuing this path at present. This statement appears to contradict or at least temper the more assertive position taken by Mayor Chiang Wan-an and the Taiwan People's Party, suggesting internal disagreement within the opposition regarding the feasibility and urgency of abolishing the Control Yuan.

“

Everyone knows that constitutional amendments are almost impossible, and abolishing the Control Yuan requires amending the constitution, so it will not be a priority that the Kuomintang is currently promoting.