Later in the day, Su's staff responded by saying that Su had never received any donations from Chen Shui-bian, although he was grateful for the former president stumping for him during several election campaigns.

Hsieh's office also issued a statement saying that it was a natural thing among party members to help one another seek financial contributions during election campaigns.

But the statement also stressed that during the latest presidential race on March 22, Hsieh didn't receive any donations from Chen Shui-bian.

For her part, Kaohsiung City Mayor Chen Chu told TV reporters that the real issue is not about how Chen Shui-bian obtained the campaign contributions but about why his surplus funds were wired abroad.

Meanwhile, Lawmaker Ke Chien-ming, convener of the legislative caucus of the DPP, said that what Chen Hsing-yu said was true, adding that he also received financial assistance from ex-President.

Ke also called for authorities to investigate whether President Ma Ying-jeou has honestly reported election campaign contributions he received during his Taipei mayoral elections and the presidential race.

Wang Tuoh, secretary general of the DPP, said that emotional reactions by Chen Hsing-yu to the alleged money laundering scandal involving her family members are fully understandable.

Wang said that the DPP is doing its best to mitigate the impact of the case on the party.



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