TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The TPP expelled China-born Legislator Li Chen-hsiu (李貞秀) on Monday, stripping her of party membership and lawmaker status.

The party’s Central Evaluation Committee said the decision followed multiple violations and controversies involving Li, including recent remarks that drew internal criticism as well as her having Chinese citizenship, per UDN. The case was referred to the committee after it deemed her actions had seriously damaged the party’s reputation.

Li has been mired in controversy in recent months, including disputes over her nationality and eligibility as a legislator, per CNA. She was also referred to the committee after alleging in a livestream that Hsinchu Mayor Kao Hung-an (高虹安) received NT$7 million (US$220,000) from party founder Ko Wen-je (柯文哲).

In a statement, the committee said the case stemmed from complaints filed by hundreds of party members nationwide, per UDN. It said evidence submitted by caucus whip Chen Chih-lung (陳智菱) supported expulsion under party disciplinary rules.

The committee said Li’s conduct had undermined the party’s image and public trust. It added that public office should not be treated as a bargaining tool and warned against using resignation as leverage.

Li was sworn in as a legislator on Feb. 3, along with several other TPP lawmakers. Following her expulsion, former Legislator Hsu Chung-hsin (許忠信), next on the party’s at-large list, is expected to take her seat.