Legislators question Public Television Service chairman's eligibility during budget review

Public Television Service chairman Hu Yuan-hui was twice asked to leave and return to a legislative committee meeting. The committee debated Hu's status as chairman, with one legislator citing a removed clause regarding board term extensions. Hu stated he respected the decision but believed the extension served public interest. The incident occurred during a review of the Ministry of Culture's budget, drawing criticism from some lawmakers who called it bullying and an attack on media independence.