Taiwan People's Party Central Review Committee Expels Legislator Li Zhen-hsiu

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On April 13, 2026, the Central Review Committee of Taiwan's opposition party, the Taiwan People's Party (TPP), decided to expel Legislator Li Zhen-hsiu from the party, effective immediately. This decision will result in Li Zhen-hsiu losing her non-constituency legislator status. The expulsion follows controversies regarding her nationality and legislator qualifications, as well as her previous statement in a live broadcast alleging that Hsinchu Mayor Kao Hung-an received NT$7 million from TPP founding chairman Ko Wen-je. TPP Chairman Huang Kuo-chang stated that non-constituency legislators should meet public expectations and fulfill promises, implying Li Zhen-hsiu did not meet these standards.