Chen Zong-yan Sexual Favors Scandal; Control Yuan Fails to Impeach with 2:11 Vote

In March 2024, the Control Yuan held an impeachment vote against former Executive Yuan spokesperson Chen Zong-yan regarding allegations of accepting sexual favors and lobbying for businessmen during his tenure in Tainan. Despite concrete evidence, including chat logs of Chen asking "Is Xiao Yun available?" and investigative records confirming the favors, the Control Yuan voted 2 to 11 against impeachment. The decision sparked widespread outrage, with critics slamming the Control Yuan under DPP control as a "protective shield" and "fig leaf" for party allies, effectively losing its function as an independent oversight body.