Weng Hsiao-ling

Weng Hsiao-ling

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Weng Hsiao-ling is a legislator from Taiwan, affiliated with the Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT). She is part of a group referred to as the 'Four KMT Horsewomen,' known for their controversial pro-China statements and actions that have attracted significant media attention. Weng has been linked to policies that undermine Taiwan's national identity and defense, contributing to the current political turmoil within the KMT.

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Weng Hsiao-ling introduced an amendment to the election law regarding fraud convictions.

Fraud added to offenses barring presidential run
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-08-04
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Weng Hsiao-ling, a Legislator from the Chinese Nationalist Party, commented on the amendment to the Cable Radio and Television Act.

Legislature relaxes ban on government owning shares in media companies
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-07-28
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Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) Legislator Weng Hsiao-ling has proposed cutting more than NT$1 billion from the Ministry of Culture’s proposed budget.

EDITORIAL: Defending Taiwanese identity - Taipei Times
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-07-22
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KMT Legislator Weng Hsiao-ling speaks at a committee meeting in the Legislative Yuan in Taipei.

KMT motions for NT$295m Control Yuan budget cut
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-07-22
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Weng Hsiao-ling proposed freezing Premier Cho Jung-tai’s salary due to budget issues in the legislature.

KMT lawmaker calls for freeze of premier’s salary
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-07-21
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Weng Hsiao-ling proposed freezing Premier Cho Jung-tai’s salary amid a budget impasse.

KMT lawmaker proposes freezing premier’s salary amid budget impasse
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-07-21
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KMT Legislator Weng Hsiao-ling has proposed cutting more than NT$1 billion from the Ministry of Culture’s proposed budget.

KMT lawmaker proposes gutting culture budget
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-07-19
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Weng Hsiao-ling argued at a committee meeting that the Ministry of Culture’s proposed media publicity budget should be cut to zero.

EDITORIAL: Budgets are baffling the KMT
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-07-12
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Weng Hsiao-ling criticized a bail decision in a loan sharking case involving a former prosecutor.

Lawmaker Weng questions judicial bail consistency
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-06-27
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Weng Hsiao-ling is a Chinese Nationalist Party Legislator who proposed a legislative amendment regarding minor corruption offenses.

Maintain safeguards against corruption - Taipei Times
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-01-12
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Weng’s decision to stall the special defense budget defies majority public opinion.

EDITORIAL: The risks of stalling
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-12-25
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KMT Legislator Weng Hsiao-ling accused Cho of contravening the separation of powers by failing to allocate budgets for military and police benefits as required by law.

Motion to impeach President Lai placed on agenda
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-12-23
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KMT Legislator Weng Hsiao-ling, who chairs the committee, was the tiebreaking vote.

Opposition blocks talks on defense bill
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-12-23
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KMT Legislator Weng Hsiao-ling, who chairs the committee, voted against putting the bill on the agenda.

KMT, TPP again stall special defense budget
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-12-23
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Weng Hsiao-ling is a KMT legislator who decided to stall the special defense budget.

KMT taking orders to stall bill from Beijing, DPP says
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-12-22
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KMT Legislator Weng Hsiao-ling said the legislative Procedure Committee would not place the bill on the schedule.

Majority oppose stalling on defense budget
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-12-22
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KMT Legislator Weng Hsiao-ling said that the Procedure Committee would not place the bill on the schedule.

Poll shows majority oppose stalling defense budget
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-12-22
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Weng Hsiao-ling confirmed that she is taking part in the event but knows nothing about a delegation of KMT lawmakers.

KMT lawmakers seen visiting China ahead of major votes
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-12-20
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Weng Hsiao-ling is a Legislator from the Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT).

Court changes ruled unconstitutional - Taipei Times
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-12-19
5.0

Legislator Weng Hsiao-ling of the Procedure Committee is mentioned in the context of defense spending.

KMT weakness on defense poses risk
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-12-15
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Procedure Committee convener and KMT Legislator Weng Hsiao-ling broke the tie, supporting Liu’s proposal.

Opposition again blocks fiscal planning and defense budget bills
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-12-09
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KMT Legislator Weng Hsiao-ling introduced draft amendments to shorten the pre-election media blackout period.

KMT pre-election blackout bill risky, DPP legislator says
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-10-27
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KMT Legislator Weng Hsiao-ling speaks during a session in the Legislative Yuan in Taipei yesterday.

KMT pension bill risks fiscal crisis: DPP
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-10-20
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KMT Legislator Weng Hsiao-ling is proposing an amendment to create a two-round voting system.

KMT election proposal shortsighted: DPP
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-10-06
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KMT Legislator Weng Hsiao-ling is proposing an amendment to Article 63 of the Presidential and Vice Presidential Election and Recall Act.

KMT lawmakers push for two-round election model
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-10-06
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Weng Hsiao-ling is a KMT Legislator known for frequently proposing controversial bills and was elected as a convener of the Judiciary and Organic Laws and Statutes Committee.

Legislative committee leadership evenly split between ruling, opposition parties
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-10-01
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The delegation includes KMT legislator Weng Hsiao-ling.

Speaker leads legislative delegation to Japan
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-09-25
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KMT Legislator Weng Hsiao-ling’s out-of-the-blue proposal to ban all renewable energy equipment is an example of lawmakers' sloppiness.

EDITORIAL: The marathon session finally ends
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-09-01
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Weng Hsiao-ling called on Lai to consult with opposition lawmakers for future nominations.

Constitutional Court faces a deadlock
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-07-25
4.0

Weng Hsiao-ling, a Legislator from the Chinese Nationalist Party, proposed amendments to ease the burden on families and encourage civil servants to have children.

Legislature passes grandparental leave resolution
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-07-22
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