吳敦義
Political reaction in the Republic of China (Taiwan) came swiftly, with politicians on both sides of the political spectrum rushing to Yang's defense. The Kuomintang legislator Huang Chih-hsiung (), himself an Olympic taekwondo silver medalist at the 2004 Athens Olympic Games, stated "the decision was inconceivable and ridiculous." Premier Wu Den-yih () is cited as saying, "From the current information we have, our athlete Yang Shu-chun was wronged. If it is proven that the ruling was unfair, the Asian Games Organizing Committee has to shoulder the biggest responsibility." The Sports Affairs Council demanded an explanation from the Asian Taekwondo Union regarding the disqualification.