This was the first time since it was established in 2006 that the commission denied a license renewal to a news channel. NCC Chairman Chen Yaw-shyang (陳耀祥) announced the landmark decision at the commission’s weekly media briefing. National Communications Commission Chairman Chen Yaw-shyang in Taipei yesterday announces the commission’s decision to reject CTi News’ license renewal application. During the news conference, Chen was bombarded with questions from reporters, particularly by CTi News journalists. In a statement released after the NCC’s decision, RSF said freedom of the press does not mean an absence of oversight.

Source: Taipei Times November 18, 2020 15:56 UTC