Political Yuan: Respect Xu Jiaqing’s willingness to safeguard his reputation, Zhuo Rongtai has approved his resignation
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- In response to the recent turmoil, Xu Jiaqing, chairman of the Overseas Chinese Affairs Council, stressed that he did not waste public funds or benefit his family.
- He requested administrative and judicial investigations and resigned to protect the reputation of his position.
- Executive President Toh Wing-tai has reluctantly given permission to resign, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is still investigating the relevant accusations.
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Why It Matters
Recently, the Taiwan People's Party Legislative Yuan Caucus accused Xu Jiaqing's family of abusing foreign diplomatic resources, causing a stir.
In the face of the recent turmoil, Xu Jiaqing, chairman of the Overseas Chinese Affairs Council, stressed today that he will never waste public funds or benefit his family. Therefore, he has requested administrative and judicial investigations. At the same time, in order to safeguard the reputation of his position and official motto, he will resign with immediate effect. (Photo by reporter Tu Jianrong)
In the face of the recent turmoil, Xu Jiaqing, chairman of the Overseas Chinese Affairs Council, stressed today that he will never waste public funds or benefit his family. Therefore, he has requested administrative and judicial investigations. At the same time, in order to safeguard the reputation of his position and official motto, he will resign with immediate effect. The Executive Yuan stated that the external allegations are still under investigation, but in order to respect Xu Jiaqing's wish to maintain his reputation, Executive President Zhuo Rongtai has reluctantly allowed his resignation.
The Taiwan People's Party's Legislative Yuan caucus has recently accused Xu Jiaqing's family of abusing foreign diplomatic resources. Xu Jiaqing held a press conference today and issued three major statements, including: first, she has always administered according to the law, with a clear conscience, and decided to request administrative and judicial investigations in the face of external rumors and distortions; second, to defend the reputation of her position and official motto, she will resign with immediate effect; third, there is competition from different positions in democratic politics, but regardless of party or political stance, the basic administrative principles of a country governed by law should be respected, and the basic rights and dignity of civil servants should be maintained.
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Regarding Xu Jiaqing's resignation, Executive Yuan spokesperson Lee Huizhi said today that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is still verifying the relevant circumstances alleged by the outside world, but in order to respect Xu Jiaqing's personal wishes to maintain his reputation, Zhuo Rongtai has reluctantly allowed his resignation.
Li Huizhi said that Zhuo Rongtai thanked Xu Jiaqing for his hard work in public service and his efforts to contact overseas Chinese communities, connect overseas Chinese and Taiwanese businessmen, and promote Chinese language education and other overseas Chinese affairs policies.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will complete the investigation into the accusation that Xu Jiaqing’s family abused foreign embassy resources
Likely · Within weeks
The Executive Yuan will appoint a new chairman of the Overseas Chinese Affairs Council
Very likely · Within days
Open Questions
- What are the specific contents and progress of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' verification?
- Will there be any formal administrative or judicial findings?
- Who will be the successor to the Overseas Chinese Affairs Council after Xu Jiaqing resigns?
