Weng Hsiao-ling's proposal to cut Executive Yuan budget sparks controversy; Yeh Yao-yuan criticizes 'intentional government paralysis'

A proposal by Kuomintang legislator Weng Hsiao-ling to cut the Executive Yuan's operational budget has ignited debate during the legislative session on the 2026 central government budget. The proposal led to a heated exchange between Weng and Executive Yuan Secretary-General Chang Chun-han.

Legislative Yuan President Han Kuo-yu intervened, urging Weng to reconsider her proposal, highlighting that only about four months remain in the current year. He emphasized the need for careful deliberation given the limited time left.

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how to continue to cause damage and thus paralyze government operations.

Yeh Yao-yuan, a professor of international studies at St. Thomas University in the U.S., criticized Weng's actions, labeling them as deliberate and meticulously planned rather than unintentional. Yeh argued on his Facebook page, "Professor Yeh's International Affairs Academy," that Weng's motivations are not rooted in public welfare or the normal functioning of the government. Instead, he asserted that her core ideology and actions are centered on "how to continue to cause damage and thus paralyze government operations."

Yeh directly addressed Legislative Yuan President Han Kuo-yu, pointing out that both are members of the Kuomintang party. He stressed that the party must resolve this internal dispute independently. "You need to sort out your own internal problems, otherwise, I think you are all of the same mind," Yeh stated, implying a shared agenda between Weng and Han.

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You need to sort out your own internal problems, otherwise, I think you are all of the same mind.