In reaction to criticism from rank-and-file in the Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) on how the party is spending its money, KMT spokesperson Cheng Li-wen (鄭麗文) said the party must do the things it needs to do, even though it is on a tight budget.
That remark came after party members complained that the KMT is spending a massive amount of money to hold a large-scale parade, even while it has delayed bonuses and payment for the expenses of local branches.
The KMT is scheduled to hold a massive parade in Taipei City on Saturday to oppose President Chen Shui-bian's (
Liu Chien-song (
"I'm wondering where the officials are getting the roughly NT$10 million to hold the parade," Liu said. "I think the KMT leadership should discuss how to pay their late bills first."
Cheng said that it's no news that the KMT faces financial difficulties, and she believed that party members and the public understand that.
"The KMT can't be idle just because we don't have money. We have to play the role of the opposition party well," Cheng said. "We still have to do the things that we should do and go all out for it."
Cheng added that many party members have voiced their support for the march, as they wish to express their displeasure with Chen.
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