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Former Taoyuan Mayor and Chairman of the Straits Exchange Foundation Zheng Wen-chan is suspected of bribery under the Anti-Corruption Act. Taoyuan District Prosecutors Office requested detention, but the court approved bail of 5 million NT dollars. President Lai Ching-te emphasized that regardless of party affiliations, anyone involved in illegal activities should be investigated. Lai attended a memorial service in Tainan on the same day and expressed that combating fraud, cracking down on crime, and fighting corruption are crucial governmental tasks to maintain national development, social stability, and meet public expectations. Various political figures have weighed in on the issue, with calls for Zheng's resignation and respect for ongoing judicial investigations.
Source: YAHOO