Party demands release of records on China visitsBy Lin Che-yuan and Jason Pan / Staff reportersThe Ministry of the Interior should disclose records on elected officials’ and civil servants’ trips to China to allow transparency and accountability, Taiwan Statebuilding Party Chairman Wang Hsing-huan (王興煥) said yesterdayReleasing the records would enable citizens to scrutinize the activities of their representatives during visits to China, to deter collusion and “gray zone” tactics from eroding Taiwan’s democracy, Wang said. Taiwan Statebuilding Party Chairman Wang Hsing-huan speaks in an undated photograph. Photo: Taipei TimesThe ministry should disclose trips to China by elected officials and civil servants, releasing itineraries and records at regular intervals, he said. The Taiwan Statebuilding Party endorses the Cabinet’s efforts to enhance transparency on these trips to protect national security, Wang said. Elected officials serve the public, and legislators especially have the power to review and approve the government’s budget, making strict public oversight essential, he said.

Source: Taipei Times December 28, 2025 17:12 UTC