The Kuomintang politely appointed Chen Zhaozi as the convening committee member. The DPP group hopes: Cooperation between the government and the opposition will assist the administrative department.
Quick Look
- The election results for the eight standing committees of the Legislative Yuan were released.
- The Democratic Progressive Party and the Kuomintang each won one seat.
- Zhang Yalin of the Democratic Progressive Party was elected to the Judiciary and Legal Affairs Committee, but the Kuomintang gave courtesy to Chen Zhaozi of the Kuomintang as the convening committee member.
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Why It Matters
After the opening of each session of the Legislative Yuan, there will be an election of standing committee members. The convening committee is responsible for presiding over the committee's proceedings. Its impartiality and professionalism have an important impact on legislative efficiency and the relationship between the government and the opposition.
Zhuang Ruixiong, Secretary-General of the Democratic Progressive Party. (File photo)
Eight standing committees of the Legislative Yuan held committee elections this morning (8), with the Democratic Progressive Party and the Kuomintang winning one seat each in each committee. As for the Judicial and Legislative Affairs Committee, the Kuomintang courteously appointed KMT legislator Chen Zhaozi as the convening committee member. Zhuang Ruixiong, secretary-general of the Democratic Progressive Party Legislative Committee, said earlier that he hopes that the conveners of each committee will be fair and professional when presiding over the deliberations, and that the government and the opposition can also cooperate on people's livelihood bills, so that the Legislative Yuan can play a role in assisting the executive branch.
The DPP caucus held a press conference to respond to public opinion this morning. Zhuang Ruixiong said that eight committees of the Legislative Yuan are holding convening committee elections today. In the Democratic Progressive Party group, Wang Yichuan is elected for foreign affairs and defense, Li Boyi is elected for internal affairs, Lin Junxian is elected for transportation, Zhong Jiabin is appointed for economy, Lai Huiyuan is appointed for finance, Wang Zhengxu is appointed for health and environment, Zhang Yalin is elected for justice and legal system, and Chen Peiyu is appointed for education. The highlight is the judicial and legal system. The Kuomintang gives a courtesy seat to the People's Party, and Chen Zhaozi serves as the convening committee member.
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Zhuang Ruixiong said that after the convening committee was formed, he went to congratulate Chen Zhaozi, but Chen was a little nervous and asked him for guidance. He replied, "You are so powerful, what can you give me?" He emphasized that the Legislative Yuan is actually committee-centered. If the bill is not fully discussed, the practical results will be slower than haste, and will only increase the atmosphere of opposition between the government and the opposition. Therefore, he hopes that each convening committee can preside over the deliberations fairly and display professionalism.
Zhuang Ruixiong also pointed out that the Legislative Yuan is not only responsible for supervision. If the bill involves people's livelihood, the government and the opposition can also cooperate. After full discussion, the bill can be quickly passed in the Legislative Yuan to speed up the administrative department's care for people's livelihood and construction. As for whether there is a way to proceed, it will not only test the skills of the convening committee, but also test the inner expectations of each party group. I believe that the Legislative Yuan can play a role in assisting the executive branch.
Open Questions
- After Chen Zhaozi serves as the convener of the Judicial and Legal Affairs Committee, will she be able to gain support from cross-party groups?
- Can the cooperation between the government and the opposition on the people's livelihood bill be actually implemented?
