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Former WTO Ambassador criticizes investigation into daughter's alleged bullying

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

Opinion Named sources Outcome reported
  • Former WTO Ambassador Yen Ching-chang issued a statement regarding the passing of his daughter, Hui-hsin, and the alleged bullying she faced before her death.
  • He expressed disappointment with a government investigation's findings and criticized a political appointee for misrepresenting facts and violating privacy laws.
  • Yen called for the transformation of his daughter's unfinished work into national policy, emphasizing her dedication to trade agreements and institutional reform.

Former WTO Ambassador Yen Ching-chang has released a poignant statement detailing his grief and expectations for Taiwan following the death of his daughter, Hui-hsin, on March 12. The statement, titled "What is left, when honor is lost?", addresses the controversy surrounding alleged bullying that Hui-hsin experienced before her passing.

What is left, when honor is lost?

โ€” Yen Ching-changTitle of his statement reflecting on his daughter's passing and the ensuing controversy.

Yen expressed strong reservations about the government's investigation into the bullying claims, which concluded on June 26. While acknowledging the investigation's professionalism, he criticized Political Deputy Minister Yang Chen-ni for allegedly misusing media platforms to disseminate information that he claims misrepresents facts and violates privacy laws. Yen stated that the investigation report did not establish a direct link between Hui-hsin's health issues and the alleged bullying, contrary to Yang's public statements.

The administrative้™ข investigation report did not mention any connection between Hui-hsin's health and bullying.

โ€” Yen Ching-changCriticizing the government's investigation and a political appointee's statements.

The former ambassador also highlighted his daughter's dedication to her work, particularly concerning the CPTPP trade agreement and the operational inefficiencies of the OTN. He lamented that the investigation only substantiated two instances of bullying and expressed regret that Hui-hsin could not personally provide further details. Yen concluded by echoing the sentiment of Hui-hsin's former superior, stating that the best way to honor her memory is not through remembrance or awards, but by transforming her unfinished aspirations into national policy and completing the ideals she tirelessly pursued.

The best way for a country to commemorate outstanding civil servants is not to dwell on remembrance or to award medals, but to turn their unfinished work into national policy.

โ€” Yen Ching-changQuoting Hui-hsin's superior on how to honor public servants.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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