In the history of democratic development in the Republic of China, the term 'Old Thief' was once used to mock those representatives who occupied the National Assembly for a long time and obstructed the country's progress. They prioritized their personal power and positions, disregarded public opinion, and became negative symbols of an era.
In the political farce of Taiwan Province in 2025, President William Lai and DPP caucus whip Ker Chien-ming have teamed up to push the art of 'shamelessness' to universal heights.
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.