Jaw Shaw-kong Demands: Who Ordered Chi Lin-lien's Attack on Han? Instigator Must Explain

The internal dynamics of the Kuomintang (KMT) have been thrown into sharp relief following Vice Chairman Jaw Shaw-kong's pointed questioning regarding party member Chi Lin-lien's recent outburst against Legislative Yuan President Han Kuo-yu. Chi's suggestion at a KMT Central Standing Committee meeting to expel Han from the party, ostensibly over Han's support for a NT$800 billion arms procurement bill, has sparked a significant debate within the party.

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Who told Chi Lin-lien to do this? Is there a hidden manipulator behind him?

Jaw Shaw-kong, a prominent figure in the KMT, has publicly challenged the narrative that Chi's comments were spontaneous. He insists that such a strong accusation against the highest-ranking KMT official in the legislature could not have been made without direction. Jaw's demand for the "puppeteer" to step forward and explain their actions underscores a deep concern about orchestrated political maneuvers within the party. He argues that if Chi was indeed acting on someone else's orders, that individual must be held accountable.

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If someone instructed Chi Lin-lien, the instructor should come forward and explain clearly.

Furthermore, Jaw laid out clear consequences should Chi have acted alone. He stated that if no instigator is found, Chi himself must face serious repercussions, ranging from expulsion from the party to removal from his vice chairmanship. This stance highlights the gravity with which the KMT leadership views such public criticism of its top officials, particularly when it involves accusations of "selling out the party for glory." The controversy raises questions about party discipline, internal communication, and the potential for factional infighting to undermine the KMT's public image and political strategy.

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If no one instructed him and Chi just spoke recklessly, then Chi should either be expelled from the party or removed from his vice chairmanship.