China Television clarifies rumors of employees wearing formal attire, saying it has nothing to do with the president’s visit or personnel matters

2026/07/02 12:21

[Reporter Lin Xinying/Report from Taipei] The Public Broadcasting Corporation held a "Public Broadcasting Corporation 20th Anniversary Launch Press Conference and Vision Presentation" yesterday (1st). Minister of Culture Li Yuan, Public Broadcasting Corporation Chairman Hu Yuanhui, and representatives from various stations were present. However, there were reports of grassroots employees complaining that they were required to wear "formal attire" for three consecutive days at work, describing this move as a show to the president. In response, China Television also responded and clarified, emphasizing that this was not the case.

It was reported that China Television required employees to wear formal attire to welcome the president's visit, and it issued a statement to clarify this. (File photo)

It is reported that there are internal voices complaining that they are required to wear heavy formal clothes despite the hot weather these days. It is questioned that this may be a move by upper management to welcome the president's visit, and it is even described as a political maneuver to "win for the general manager" position.

However, some internal colleagues also revealed that such revelations are not true. After all, the president did not attend yesterday's 20th anniversary event. The supervisor only hopes that colleagues can unite cohesion and show professionalism through uniform clothing, and news practitioners wear formal clothing at major Taiwan celebration events. This is to respect the profession and show basic professional qualities, but it maliciously involves pure internal management and workplace discipline. What's more, the selection cases for the position of general manager must be in accordance with the "Articles of Association of China Television Co., Ltd." and must be nominated by the chairman. More than half of all directors must be present, and the appointment and removal must be approved by more than half of the directors present. This is not how one can rise to the top by stipulating clothing.

In this regard, China Television also responded: "The company does not have a rigid dress code. On weekdays, colleagues make their own decisions based on the nature of work and duty requirements. During the 20th anniversary series of activities of the Public Broadcasting Group, relevant colleagues are recommended to wear formal clothing to show a professional image."

Regarding being questioned about flattering President Lai Ching-te and striving for positions, China Television also clarified: "The company has always respected the opinions of colleagues and taken into account the needs of different work natures. This matter has nothing to do with the visit of a specific person or personnel changes."