Taiwan Democracy Foundation: Cheng Li-wen's China Visit Raises Unification/Independence Concerns, Receipts Not Yet Reimbursed
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Media reports indicate that the Taiwan Democracy Foundation, established with donations from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, received a subsidy application for expenses from a China visit led by Kuomintang Chairperson Cheng Li-wen. Foundation CEO Liao Ta-chi stated today that the receipts for Cheng's visit have not been reimbursed due to potential violations of the foundation's charter regarding unification or independence activities. A legislator proposed cutting the foundation's budget by NT$100 million, but the CEO warned of severe impacts on track-two diplomacy and international cooperation.
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- Q: Why did the subsidy application for Cheng Li-wen's China visit become a problem?
- A: Because the Taiwan Democracy Foundation's charter prohibits unification/independence activities, and Cheng's visit is suspected of violating this.
- Q: What impact would the budget cut proposal have?
- A: Track-two diplomacy and international cooperation would completely halt, severely damaging Taiwan's international democracy support activities.
- Q: How are political party subsidies distributed?
- A: Based on seats in the Legislative Yuan: KMT receives about NT$14 million, DPP NT$13.8 million, and TPP NT$2 million.