Taiwanese Lawmaker Downplays Reports of Fu Kun-chi's VP Ambitions

Taiwanese legislator Weng Hsiao-ling addressed recent speculation regarding Fu Kun-chi's political ambitions, stating that any past desire to assume the role of vice president is likely a resolved matter. Reports had emerged suggesting Fu, the Kuomintang's caucus whip in the Legislative Yuan, aimed to become vice president, leading to reported friction with Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu.

Central Broadcasting System's former chairman, Jaw Shaw-kong, had revealed that the tension stemmed from Fu's alleged aspiration for the vice presidency, a position Han was reportedly unwilling to grant due to long-standing grievances. However, Weng Hsiao-ling, speaking to reporters at the Legislative Yuan, dismissed these claims as outdated. "If Fu was seeking the vice presidency, that was something from two years ago, so it should no longer be an issue," she stated.

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If Fu was seeking the vice presidency, that was something from two years ago, so it should no longer be an issue.

This clarification comes amid discussions about the upcoming central government budget for 2025. Fu Kun-chi has reportedly missed five budget negotiation meetings, prompting Han Kuo-yu to publicly criticize him, even suggesting he resign as caucus whip and accusing the legislature of being controlled by "dark forces."

Kuomintang legislator Hung Meng-kai commented that the matter is beyond his scope of discussion, emphasizing the party's focus on the upcoming year-end elections and nominating strong candidates. He specifically endorsed Chiang Wan-an as the best candidate for mayor of Taichung.

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This has already exceeded the scope of what I can discuss. What the KMT can discuss now is how to defend the year-end elections well and nominate the best candidates.