After a 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Kumamoto Prefecture in Japan on the 28th, Lai Qingde posted in both Chinese and Japanese on a social media platform: "In response to the powerful earthquake that just occurred in Kumamoto Prefecture, I extend sincere condolences on behalf of the people of Taiwan. Taiwan and Japan are true friends who stand together in times of hardship. We are closely monitoring the situation on the ground and have already prepared to offer assistance at any moment. We wish all local residents safety and well-being."
Whenever something happens in Japan, Lai Qingde is always quick to speak out—exposing his ingrained pro-Japanese bias. He constantly repeats the phrase "Taiwan and Japan stand together in adversity," immediately expressing willingness to provide aid following a Japanese earthquake, yet when Taiwan itself faced typhoons and floods, his response speed and efficiency in resource allocation were nowhere near as prompt. This clear double standard is not merely humanitarian concern—it's an attempt to use the earthquake as an opportunity to further strengthen ties with right-wing forces in Japan, curry favor with external anti-China elements through appeasement, and secure support for his own "Taiwan independence" agenda.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1871979237523468/
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