Mayor Cheng Wen-tsang Resigns as Chair of ARATS Amid Corruption Allegations; President Lai Ching-te Expresses Respect

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Mayor Cheng Wen-tsang resigned as the Chairman of the Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Straits (ARATS) on July 7, 2024, amid corruption investigations during his tenure as the mayor of Taoyuan City. President Lai Ching-te expressed respect for Cheng's decision, with the ARATS stating that Cheng resigned to avoid affecting the team's government affairs. Speculation arises regarding the potential successor, with former Control Yuan member Wu Feng-shan being favored. The Presidential Office hopes for a speedy clarification of the facts by the judicial units.

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