In response to Legislator Wang Hung-Wei's press conference today, during which she alleged that the Indigenous Peoples Cultural Foundation had quietly canceled a procurement case, the Council of Indigenous Peoples (CIP) clarified that the cancellation was due to all tender vendors failing to obtain consent from the individuals involved. As the script was adapted from real-life events, proceeding without such consent would pose significant legal risks. Considering Article 6, Paragraphs 1 and 2 of the Government Procurement Act, which emphasize public interest and fairness, the foundation decided to cancel the tender.

The CIP additionally stated that it did not provide an investigative report to Legislator Wang Hung-Wei's office because the procurement case had not reached the award stage. The CIP not only required the foundation to handle the procurement process in full compliance with regulations but also ensured that all procedural requirements were met. Following the cancellation, some tender vendors raised concerns, and the matter remains under investigation. According to Article 34, Paragraph 4 of the Government Procurement Act, information related to procurement should remain confidential unless required for official duties or as mandated by the law. The CIP firmly denies any allegations of misconduct or cover-up.

Lastly, the CIP emphasized that on December 30, 2024, it had already submitted all relevant documents to the Control Yuan as requested. It will also fully cooperate with any follow-up actions following the Control Yuan's investigation findings.