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Taiwan parliament speaker slams absent party whip during budget talks

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Taiwan's Legislative Yuan president, Han Kuo-yu, expressed anger over the absence of KMT caucus whip Fu Kun-chi from budget negotiations.
  • Han questioned if Fu's absence was due to a desire for an easier role as party whip.
  • The legislative session was set to continue discussing the central government's budget for the upcoming year.

Legislative Yuan President Han Kuo-yu on Tuesday expressed strong displeasure over the absence of Kuomintang (KMT) caucus whip Fu Kun-chi from crucial budget negotiations. The legislative session was convened to deliberate on the Republic of China's central government budget for 2025.

Just two minutes after the meeting began, Han directly inquired about Fu's whereabouts, asking if he would attend or if he had authorized his deputy, Lin Pei-hsiang, to represent him. Lin reportedly shook his head, indicating Fu's absence was unexcused and unauthorized.

Han's frustration was palpable as he questioned Fu's commitment, pointedly asking if the role of KMT caucus whip was perhaps "easier" when one was absent. The exchange highlighted a significant disruption in the legislative proceedings, with the absence of a key party leader impacting the critical budget discussions.

Is it easier not to be the whip?

— Han Kuo-yuLegislative Yuan President Han Kuo-yu questioning the absence of KMT caucus whip Fu Kun-chi from budget negotiations.
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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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