Taipei City Councilor Criticizes Over 100 Trips to Japan in 10 Years, City Government Pledges Stricter Review

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Taipei City Councilor You Shu-hui criticized the Taipei City Government for spending over NT$50 million on more than 100 inspection trips to Japan over the past decade, citing questionable objectives and lack of implementation. The city government, through Secretary-General Wang Yu-fen, responded by promising stricter review and consolidation of future overseas trips. Personnel Department Director Chang Tsui-chuan and Research, Development and Evaluation Commission Chairman Yin Wei also stated that they would improve administrative efficiency and transparency through the establishment of review principles for travel plans and regular random checks of travel reports.