Control Yuan President Chen Chu resignsStaff Writer, with CNAThe Presidential Office said yesterday that Chen Chu (陳菊) will be relieved of her posts as Control Yuan president, Control Yuan member and chairperson of Taiwan’s National Human Rights Commission after submitting her resignation. Presidential Office spokesperson Karen Kuo (郭雅慧) said President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) has appointed Control Yuan Vice President Lee Hung-chun (李鴻鈞) as acting president. Former Control Yuan President Chen Chu speaks in an unidentified event in this undated photograph. Photo: Chung Li-hua, Taipei TimesChen sought medical treatment for a cold late 2024 at Kaohsiung Medical University Chung-Ho Memorial Hospital, during which doctors discovered a tumor on her right kidney. In September, the Control Yuan said Chen’s leave of absence was taken in accordance with relevant regulations.

Source: Taipei Times January 28, 2026 17:23 UTC