The Kuomintang New Taipei City Council caucus of the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) today conducted a joint general inquiry, and as soon as the opening session began, it asked Hou Youyi, the mayor of New Taipei, to take a stand on the issue of changing the photos of Zhongtian Television Station, and took out a joint signature board and invited Hou to sign the "Declaration on Safeguarding Press Freedom" on the spot; Hou Youyi said, "I safeguard freedom of speech and also safeguard the freedom of news reporting," but did not sign on the joint signature board, but only took a group photo with the members of the party group.
Zhou Shengkao, secretary general of the Kuomintang caucus, pointed out that freedom of speech is the freedom granted to the people by "the law," and the same is true of freedom of the press; "As far as I am concerned, Sanli I quite like to watch, such as Zheng Hongyi's program, or Hu Wanling and Zhang Yaqin, are very good at reporting news, and no matter which remark is made, they are all equal." The news media speaks out on behalf of the people, and as long as it does not involve violating the law, it should be guaranteed.
New Taipei City Councilor Lin Jinjie said that the media has the responsibility to supervise the government and should guard the freedom of reporting; Song Yuzhen criticized the DPP, "Zheng Nanrong before the election, it is really difficult to tolerate after the election", erasing the voices of different opinions, "I hope that Mayor Hou will stand with us and guard freedom of speech." ”
Hou Youyi said that it is the preciousness of democracy and freedom to let different voices sprout and grow in various places, "especially in news reports, we should be more tolerant and tolerant, tolerate different voices, and achieve tolerance and understanding for everyone to make continuous progress in society." ”
In response to a question from the lawmakers about whether they would like to guard Zhongtian TV together, Hou Youyi responded: "I safeguard freedom of speech and freedom of news reporting." In the end, Zhou Shengkao also took out the signature board on behalf of the Kuomintang caucus, led the KMT caucus deputies to Hou Youyi and asked for a signature, but Hou Youyi did not sign, only took a photo with the caucus members.
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