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NCC chief grilled over ’recycled’ report in legislature
Chen Yaw-shyang, commissioner of the National Communications Commission (NCC), faces scrutiny from lawmakers over a report deemed stale and lacking in original content. Calls for a rewrite ensue amidst accusations of insufficient Mandarin language competency and vague content. Legislative skepticism persists as NCC officials defend the report’s recurring information, citing ongoing supervisory responsibilities and recent developments like the Internet Broadcasting Office. Personnel matters, including the potential appointment of NCC Deputy Director Wong Po-tsung as chairman, remain subject to legislative decision-making.2024/03/11 13:54 -
Taiwan People’s Party slams NCC for recycled report content
The National Communications Commission (NCC) faces criticism from Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) Legislator Huang Kuo-chang over a report presented to the Transportation Committee of the Legislative Yuan. The TPP calls for a special investigation team amid allegations of copied content and unresolved disputes related to Mirror TV application. Accusations of NCC Chairman Chen Yaw-shyang’s influence and regulatory shortcomings add fuel to the ongoing controversy.2024/03/11 13:26 -
Fu Kun-chi vows to end NCC’s ’oppression’ of media
KMT Legislator Fu Kun-chi pledges to protect the media from the NCC’s "oppression" and promises that if chosen as KMT caucus coordinator, NCC members must have opposition party consent before taking up their posts. Fu vows to allow the media to report freely and objectively without restrictions. He expresses readiness to confront the DPP caucus coordinator and intends to expose the DPP’s wrongdoings, including issues related to vaccines, face masks, and submarines. Fu emphasizes the need for opposition party solidarity against the ruling party and indicates open communication channels with Ko Wen-je.2024/01/25 13:46