Regarding the media coverage of “Chief of the General Staff Lee, Hsi-Ming Stepping Down in March, Army Commanding General Wang, Shin-Lung Became a Strong Candidate to Take Over the Position”, the Ministry of National Defense has solemnly stated that all personnel adjustments of the Republic of China Armed Forces conform to the “Act and Enforcement Rules of Assignment for Officers And Non-commissioned Officers of the Armed Forces” and “Regulation of the Transfer Process of Candidates of Critical Military Position of the National Army”, comprehensively consider factors including position tenure and missions, uphold the principle of fair and just to convene personnel evaluation according to procedures, and recommendations are conducted after joint evaluation of committee members. The ministry hereby asks all media to stop speculating and conduct misinterpreted coverages on important military personnel adjustment of the Republic of China Armed Forces to avoid influencing the understanding of citizens.