political expedient as the case doing

Taipei Times - archives: "Hong said the government must take a more active role in helping foster a healthy environment for professional baseball.

“The team doesn’t have the authority to go after organized crime. All we can do is try to resolve the problems of our players,” Hong said. “It is up to the government to decide whether the Brother Elephants can continue.”

Speaking to the fans gathered outside the dorm late last night, Hong expressed optimism, saying the Elephants would “not easily be disbanded,” and criticized prosecutors for overzealousness."