Lawmaker slams Culture Minister's apology reversal over TaiwanPlus hiring

Kuomintang legislator Lo Chih-chiang has accused the Ministry of Culture of preferential treatment, specifically citing the film "Kung Fu" and the hiring practices at TaiwanPlus. Lo alleges that the ministry favored the film, which reportedly incurred significant losses despite a substantial government investment. Furthermore, he revealed that TaiwanPlus hired its editor-in-chief for a high-paying remote position in the United States.

Minister of Culture Li Yuan initially apologized for the issues surrounding TaiwanPlus during a budget review, even admitting the organization had "many problems" and was "a disaster." However, Lo contends that Li Yuan quickly reversed his stance, suggesting the apology was a strategic move to ensure the budget's passage. Lo characterized this retraction as a sign of lacking integrity, questioning the minister's "literary backbone."

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What are you performing?

Lo Chih-chiang emphasized that both the "Kung Fu" film's financial underperformance and TaiwanPlus's perceived lack of substantial achievements under a massive budget are indicative of failed policies. He expressed frustration with the ministry's previous passive responses to his inquiries and criticized the minister's apparent change of tune as a "performance" in the Legislative Yuan. Lo suspects external pressures may have influenced the minister's revised position and insists the public deserves a clear explanation regarding the government's spending and policy effectiveness.

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I cannot bow for five bushels of rice, nor serve petty men in the village!