Mon, Jan 06, 2003 - Page 3 News List

James Chen calls it quits over speakership debacle

`BLACK GOLD' IMAGE The head of a key KMT committee said he is stepping down for the good of the party and to accept responsibility for the embarrassing result

By Sandy Huang  /  STAFF REPORTER

He said his resignation stems from that same concern.

"If my resignation can increase KMT party members' trust in the party, then I believe my resignation is in some way a contribution to the party as well," Chen said.

Chen remains a member of the party's Central Standing Committee, its highest decision-making body.

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