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Taiwan Abolish Control Yuan

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Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an proposes abolishing Taiwan's Control Yuan, sparking debate. Legislators are divided on the proposal, with some supporting the idea and others criticizing the focus on national politics. Nominees for the Control Yuan also express desires for enhanced parliamentary powers.

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Taiwanese politicians decline Control Yuan nominations; legislator supports decision

Two prominent Taiwanese figures have declined nominations for the Control Yuan, a move that has drawn support from opposition legislator Wang Hung-wei. Former legislator Liao Wan-ju and Hsieh Cheng-ta, a former deputy mayor of New Taipei City and aide to Mayor Hou Yu-ih, both announced their refusal of the appointments. Hsieh Cheng-ta stated in a release that he supports the abolition of the Contrโ€ฆ