On June 30, 2025, representatives from civil groups including the Taiwan Fenghezi association and the Environmental Rights Foundation visited the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) and held a press conference to voice concerns regarding the pre-hearing briefing for the "Taiwan Knowledg Economy Flagship Park Project". The MOEA has acknowledged and takes these concerns seriously. The MOEA will continue to clarify responsibilities and procedural requirements with relevant agencies to ensure full compliance with legal procedures and the principles of public participation.
Civil groups raised several key issues, including whether the MOEA holds the authority to conduct hearings for the entire 400-hectare area, questions regarding the site and scope of the major development, concerns over procedural legality, and the suggestion to hold a preparatory hearing. In response, the MOEA stated that the "pre-hearing briefing" scheduled for July 5, 2025, is being held in accordance with the resolution made during the 14th special task force meeting of the Ministry of the Interior's Urban Planning committee in 2024. The purpose is to broadly gather public opinions and ensure that the public is well informed about the project details and hearing procedures.
The MOEA emphasized the opinions collected during the pre-hearing briefing will serve as references for future reviews conducted by the Hinchu County Government and the Urban Planning Committee of the Ministry of the Interior. The

The MOEA emphasized that the opinions collected during the pre-hearing briefing will serve as references for future reviews conducted by the Hsinchu County Government and the Urban Planning Committee of the Ministry of the Interior. The MOEA reaffirms its commitment to lawful administration and transparency, and will carefully handle this case while openly incorporating diverse viewpoints, to uphold public participation rights and promote legally sound and legitimate decision-making in public policy.




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