Xie Xiaoxing, the chairman of the original energy association, was found by the Executive Yuan to have sexually harassed a female subordinate. He was dismissed from his post immediately and transferred to the Overwatch Council for accountability. Xie also expressed his intention to resign, but his phone was turned off in the afternoon and there was no response.

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[Reporter Wu Baixuan/Taipei Report] In the case of Xie Xiaoxing, chairman of the National Energy Council, who sexually harassed a female subordinate, the Executive Yuan announced today (11th) the results of the investigation. ; The original energy association responded that it will strengthen education and training, and strengthen the awareness of sexual harassment prevention and the concept of sexual equality.

Xie Xiaoxing, the chairman of the National Energy Council, was exposed by the media in October last year that he had sexually harassed female subordinates, including verbal harassment, physical contact, or taking them to a coffee shop to attend classes during official hours. A task force was also set up to investigate; Xie Xiaoxing explained that he was concerned and would apologize if the sexual harassment was true.

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Regarding the case involved, Xie Xiaoxing's mobile phone was not turned on in the afternoon, and he has not yet received a response from him.

However, Xie Xiaoxing once issued a statement clarifying that he used to teach in schools for many years, and he was also a teacher and friend when getting along with students, and he unconsciously brought his habits to public agencies; he also explained to legislators, emphasizing that he had no intention of sexual harassment. He cares about his subordinates, and if sexual harassment is true, of course he will apologize.

The original Nenghui will respond in the afternoon, and will cooperate with efforts to strengthen gender equality education, training and publicity for civil servants (including government officials), and strengthen awareness of gender harassment prevention.

The NEA also stated that it is conducting a comprehensive review of the "Key Points for the Investigation and Handling of Sexual Harassment Complaints by the Atomic Energy Commission of the Executive Yuan." Internal and external complaint channels for sexual harassment incidents.

The NEA also pointed out that in the future, gender equality education and training will also be a priority, distinguishing between middle-level and high-level executives and grassroots colleagues, raising the awareness of rejecting sexual harassment through cases, and strengthening the concept of gender equality among our colleagues.