Fu Kun-chi's outburst linked to 'judicial encirclement' anxiety

During a legislative negotiation, Kuomintang (KMT) caucus whip Fu Kun-chi erupted with a curse, a reaction that political commentator Lee Cheng-hao believes stems from anxiety over a "judicial encirclement" targeting his network. The incident occurred when the Executive Yuan's Secretary-General, Chang San-cheng, rejected a KMT proposal to cut Premier Cho Jung-tai's salary for several months.

Lee Cheng-hao outlined a series of searches conducted on properties and offices connected to Fu and his associates, beginning in February 2025 and continuing through July 2026. These locations included Fu's residence in Hualien, various Hualien County government departments, and offices of his associates. The most recent search on July 30, 2026, targeted the Hualien County Social Affairs Department as part of an investigation into the alleged misappropriation of earthquake relief funds.

The investigation into the earthquake funds is reportedly led by Chief Prosecutor Tang Chung-ching, who previously handled a political donation case involving Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je. Media reports indicate that the investigation has been ongoing for over a year, with preliminary findings suggesting unclear accounts totaling millions of dollars in a special fund. The probe is also examining multiple instances where private donations were allegedly funneled through circuitous routes, raising suspicions of money laundering.

Lee Cheng-hao suggested that Fu Kun-chi's outburst was a sign of deep concern, given that dozens of individuals close to him have been named as defendants in these investigations. He questioned whether Fu could be confident that all these individuals would remain silent and not implicate him, implying that the "Fu dynasty" is nearing its end. The article includes a content warning, stating that the following news requires users to be over 18 years old to browse, according to Taiwan's content rating regulations.