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Nominee for Control Yuan Vice President Addresses Official Car Controversy, Pledges Transparency

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Wang Rong-chang, a nominee for Vice President of the Control Yuan, addressed a controversy regarding the private use of a government car.
  • He explained that due to a personal physical disability and a canceled official meeting, he used the car for a personal errand, covering all fuel and maintenance costs himself.
  • Wang committed to establishing a more transparent management system for official vehicles, acknowledging a gap between internal management and external oversight standards.

Wang Rong-chang, nominated for Vice President of the Control Yuan, has proactively addressed a controversy surrounding his use of an official vehicle for personal reasons. He explained that on the day in question, a scheduled official meeting was canceled, leading him to leave work early. Wang, who has a physical disability requiring assistive devices, stated he used the government car to run a personal errand, specifically to get a haircut at a nearby establishment.

Crucially, Wang emphasized that he personally covered all expenses related to the car's use, including fuel, insurance, and maintenance. He asserted that no public resources were misappropriated. The vehicle in question, designated as a "chief executive's dedicated car" in the Control Yuan's budget from 2018 to 2025, was not a shared pool vehicle. He also noted that prior to a 2016 amendment, Control Yuan members used vehicles according to specific regulations.

All fuel, insurance, and maintenance costs for the official car were borne by me personally, and no public resources were damaged.

— Wang Rong-changWang Rong-chang explained his personal financial responsibility for the use of the government vehicle.

Wang acknowledged a discrepancy between the Control Yuan's internal management practices and external oversight expectations. He expressed willingness to accept feedback and support the establishment of a more transparent vehicle management system. Looking ahead, if confirmed, Wang pledged to foster an environment within the Control Yuan that respects the independent judgment of its members, emphasizes procedural justice, and strengthens the work of professional staff, ensuring that significant public disputes and citizen petitions are handled with thorough evidence gathering and rigorous fact-finding.

The relevant situation shows that there is indeed a gap between the internal management of the Control Yuan and external supervision standards. I am willing to accept external guidance and also support the establishment of a more transparent and consistent official vehicle management system.

— Wang Rong-changWang Rong-chang acknowledged shortcomings in the Control Yuan's vehicle management and expressed support for reform.
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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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