Representative to the US Alexander Yui on Thursday said that he “felt bad” about his “management style” and pledged to improve, amid accusations online over the past few weeks alleging workplace bullying involving himself and his wife.
In a statement issued to Taiwanese media, Yui said he was sorry for the disturbances he caused to Taiwanese society through ongoing online discussions about him and his family.
He said he understands that his management style needs to “keep pace with the times,” and that he “felt bad” for causing trouble for his team and staff at Taiwan’s representative office in Washington.
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He added that he is willing to improve his management style and communicate better with his staff.
Yui’s statement was released a day after Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung (林佳龍) told lawmakers in Taipei that he would ask Yui to respond publicly to the accusations of workplace bullying.
Lin added his ministry has a “zero-tolerance policy” on workplace bullying and that the ministry’s personnel department is in the process of clarifying the accusations made against Yui and his wife.
Lin made the remarks during a legislative session.
Citing online allegations and tips received by fellow lawmakers, Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) Legislator Ma Wen-chun (馬文君) accused Yui and his wife of repeatedly scolding embassy staff for what they deemed to be less-than-satisfactory services.
This is not the first time Yui has been embroiled in controversy since taking office in late 2023.
Yui in 2024 was accused of spending taxpayer money on luxury items and renovating his official residence, according to a local magazine citing an unnamed diplomat.
At the time, Yui defended his decision to use government funds to renovate his official residence, saying it was for “diplomatic purposes” and not for personal benefit.
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