Central News Agency (Central News Agency, reporter Zheng Weizhen, Changhua, July 2) Regarding the questioning by Wu Yinning, Deputy Executive Director of the Executive Yuan's Central Taiwan Joint Services Center, that Changhua County Speaker Xie Dianlin hosted a banquet at the assembly to help his aunt, Chen Zhenfei, who is running for Cihu Township Mayor, the Changhua County Assembly stated today that no assembly budget was used and all activities were handled in accordance with regulations. Wu Yinning posted on Facebook yesterday stating that it is widely rumored locally that Xie Dianlin has begun an election mode of hosting dinners, such as a recent event at the Changhua County Assembly with over 10 tables, to help his aunt, Chen Zhenfei, a Chinese Kuomintang candidate for Cihu Township Mayor. She mentioned that Chen Zhenfei's family runs a gas business, which is part of the Xie family's business empire and that Chen Zhenfei is a member of the broader Xie family. Some Cihu village chiefs, representatives, and heads of the Farmers' Association attended the banquet, including former Cihu Township Mayor Chen Wenhan. It is also rumored locally that Xie Dianlin intends to partner with Chen Wenhan to compete for the speaker and deputy speaker positions in the next term. Wu Yinning questioned whether the banquet expenses were "paid for by Xie Dianlin's money, or the speaker's special allowance?" and believed it might have violated the "Public Officials Election and Recall Act." In response, Xie Dianlin stated in writing that the Changhua County Assembly belongs to all the people of Changhua County, and the assembly's doors are always open, welcoming fellow citizens to visit and learn about the assembly. He also hopes the assembly becomes a place for everyone to communicate and care about public affairs. The Changhua County Assembly stated that this was a "local gentry exchange dinner" and not organized by the Changhua County Assembly. No assembly budget, speaker's speci