Deputy Foreign Minister Wu Zhizhong responded to the controversy over Xu Jiaqing's family's business trip and the use of official cars, and explained the case of Chang Wanying and the cooperation between Taiwan and the United States

The People's Party recently quoted people familiar with the situation abroad who broke the news and alleged that during Xu Jiaqing's tenure at the Overseas Chinese Affairs Council, his son pretended to be a "photographer" to accompany him on business trips to France, Germany and other countries, and his husband Tang Bowei even used an official car to visit Washington. In this regard, Deputy Foreign Minister Wu Zhizhong stated today (6th) that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has not been subject to any reports, but has asked the Representative Office in Germany and the Representative Office in the United States to clarify the truth. However, he also urged everyone to understand that Chairman Xu Jiaqing is also a mother and has the responsibility to take care of her son.

The Legislative Yuan held a meeting today and invited Executive President Zhuo Rongtai to deliver his policy address and prepare questions. Wu Zhizhong was present as a non-voting delegate. Before the meeting, Wu Zhizhong said in an interview that, first, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has not received any reports regarding the son of Chairman Xu Jiaqing, but the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the representative office in Germany have begun to clarify the truth, and will report to everyone if there are any results. Second, everyone must understand that Chairman Xu Jiaqing is also a mother and must take care of her 14-year-old son.

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As for the People's Party Group's accusation that Xu Jiaqing's husband Tang Bowei used an official car as a private car, Wu Zhizhong said that they also saw this matter from the media and had not been confirmed by any reports. They would explain it after the Ministry of Foreign Affairs finds out the truth. The representative office in the United States has been urged to clarify the truth and not just listen to one side's words. This is very important. However, he emphasized that of course only diplomats can drive official cars, and this is quite clear.

As for Zhang Wanying, a 34-year-old woman from California, she was recently arrested by the FBI for allegedly following Lai Tingyu, the son of President Lai Ching-te, in Seattle. Wu Zhizhong said that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is very grateful to the US government for helping to maintain the security of our people in the United States. This not only involves the president's son, but also the Republic of China's firm opposition to transnational suppression from authoritarian countries.

Wu Zhizhong also pointed out that this matter should have been discovered by the United States itself, and that the Chinese spies were arrested by American judicial units on American soil. However, Taiwan and the United States have always maintained full cooperation and exchanges in all aspects of security and justice.