Mon, Feb 17, 2003 - Page 3 News List

Media reform drive puts Trong Chai in a tough spot

CONFLICTING ROLES The DPP legislator, under pressure to resign his post as chairman of Formosa Television, has a track record of pushing his brand of politics in the news

By Tsai Ting-I  /  STAFF REPORTER

Shih said that removing political and military influences from the media is a crucial step for the nation's democratic development.

"Chai might say that he won't be involved in any operation of the TV station. But, there are always influences as long as politicians remain at any post in the media," Shih said.

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