The Tsai administration has surrendered without a fight on an issue that past presidents have proved could be withstood, it said, adding that the actions are not a solution, but instead create more problems. “We ask that President Tsai take responsibility for her administration’s own actions, instead of blaming previous administrations,” the statement said. Local governments should take their lead from the central government, Li said. If local governments impose fines for “violating local ordinances,” companies should be able to seek compensation from the central government. The KMT has pledged to help local governments seek a constitutional interpretation on the legality of the government’s move to invalidate local ractopamine bans.

Source: Taipei Times January 02, 2021 15:56 UTC