Ke Wenzhe Post-it Notes: Huang Guochang Response
- Former People's Party Chairman Ke Wenzhe is once again at the center of scrutiny regarding the Huacheng corruption case.
- According to reports from August 7th, prosecutors presented these instructions, directly challenging Ke Wenzhe's previous claims of having "no instructions" or knowledge of the Jinghua City specifics.
- Huang Guochang, the current Chairman of the People's party (PPP), swiftly responded to the renewed allegations.
Ke Wenzhe and the Jinghua City Case: New Evidence and Political Fallout
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Published August 18, 2025, 13:25 Taipei Time
The Resurfacing Evidence
Former People’s Party Chairman Ke Wenzhe is once again at the center of scrutiny regarding the Huacheng corruption case. Recent reports detail evidence presented by prosecutors, including six handwritten notes attributed to Ke Wenzhe. One particularly revealing note, dated October 26, 2020, was found on a completion diagram of the Jinghua City project drafted by Shen Qingjing. The note reportedly instructed Peng Zhensheng to follow Shen Qingjing’s directives.
According to reports from August 7th, prosecutors presented these instructions, directly challenging Ke Wenzhe’s previous claims of having “no instructions” or knowledge of the Jinghua City specifics. The note itself reads: “Jinghua City should give up on the floor area ratio, and only hopes that the administrative process will be accelerated so that they can complete the work as soon as possible.” This suggests a direct effort to expedite the project by accommodating Shen Qingjing’s demands.
Political Response and Claims of Manipulation
Huang Guochang, the current Chairman of the People’s party (PPP), swiftly responded to the renewed allegations. He dismissed the release of the note as ”hot-frying cold rice,” asserting that it had been publicly available for nearly a year.Guochang further questioned the timing of the release, suggesting a intentional attempt to influence public opinion and steer the investigation. He sharply criticized the North Procuratorate and the media outlet for what he characterized as a “joint operation and crime method” that he believes is transparent to the Taiwanese public.
Guochang, speaking before attending a referendum on extending military service for nuclear personnel on August 18th, also questioned whether the prosecution was attempting to “lead the direction” of the case through selective leaks.
The jinghua City Project: A Brief Overview
The Jinghua City project has been a source of controversy for some time, with allegations of improper dealings and potential corruption. Details surrounding the project’s approval process and land use regulations have been under scrutiny. The focus on the floor area ratio, as indicated in Ke Wenzhe’s note, suggests a key point of contention in the project’s development.
| Key Project Details | Status (as of Aug 18, 2025) |
|---|---|
| Project Name | Jinghua City Development |
| lead Developer | Huacheng Corporation |
| Key Controversy | Allegations of corruption and improper land use |
| Current Status | Under investigation by the North Procuratorate |
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