Controversy Brews in Taiwan: Recall Campaign Leader Allegedly Received Millions in Government Subsidies

Recall Effort Against Kuomintang Legislator Hits Snag as Leader's Funding Comes Under Scrutiny

A recall campaign targeting Kuomintang (KMT) legislator Fu Kun-Chi in Taiwan has recently encountered setbacks, with approximately 4,000 petition forms reportedly containing errors. The KMT's Hualien County Party Headquarters has subsequently filed a complaint regarding the issue.

Adding fuel to the fire, a Taiwanese online program has revealed that Li Mei-Ling, the leading figure spearheading the recall effort against Fu Kun-Chi, is also responsible for two local associations in Hualien County that have allegedly received substantial government subsidies.

The online talk show "Eat Your Fill and Slap Your Face" reported this afternoon that the North Lin San Village Community Development Association and the Fenglin Township Tourism Development Association, both located in Hualien County, have been awarded tenders and grants from various departments within the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) government in recent years. The former association received 3.004 million New Taiwan Dollars (NTD), while the latter received 6.51 million NTD, totaling a significant 9.514 million NTD. The leader of both associations is reportedly Li Mei-Ling, the same individual heading the recall campaign against Fu Kun-Chi.