Despite persistent objections from KMT lawmakers, the three proposed amendments passed their first reading, pending reviews at the Judiciary and Organic Laws and Statutes Committee. Thirty-one KMT lawmakers, led by party Chairman Johnny Chiang (江啟臣), also proposed amendments to the two oath acts, although in a diametrically opposed spirit. The “ROC” is Taiwan’s formal name until a constitutional amendment is passed to change the nation’s name, KMT lawmakers wrote in the proposals. Earlier, Fan said that the KMT proposals clearly target hers. Before changing the oaths, KMT lawmakers should use “ROC” in their party’s name, she added.

Source: Taipei Times October 24, 2020 15:56 UTC