The President-elect of National Taiwan University, Professor Kuan Chung-ming, was accused of plagiarism by DPP Legislator Chang Liao Wan-chien. Subsequently, Ker Chien-ming jumped in to demand that Kuan “be a man” and give up the NTU presidency, leading many to question whether the DPP was interfering in university autonomy and extending a “black hand” into the campus. After a meeting to discuss the matter, the National Taiwan University Research Integrity Office ruled the case unsubstantiated, finding that Kuan Chung-ming did not commit plagiarism.
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NTU Plagiarism Allegation Update: University Rules it Unsubstantiated; Outside World Questions DPP's 'Black Hand' Interfering with Academic Autonomy
This article reports on the follow-up to the plagiarism allegations against NTU President-elect Professor Kuan Chung-ming, raised by DPP Legislator Chang Liao Wan-chien. It notes that after Ker Chien-ming and other legislators demanded Kuan give up the presidency, there were widespread suspicions of DPP interference in university autonomy. Ultimately, National Taiwan University's Research Integrity Office met to discuss the case and ruled it unsubstantiated, finding no evidence of plagiarism by Kuan. The article includes links to related news, emphasizing issues of political interference and character assassination.