Zhang Yaping announced her withdrawal from the Kuomintang (KMT) chairman election, and Zhang Yizhong, Zheng Liwen or her strong assistants may win! After Hao Longbin expressed his intention to run for KMT chairman, Zhang Yaping stated that the KMT is a democratic party, with no senior members, and every member should be equal. However, recently there have been cases of "person-based matters" and even some private exchanges within the party, creating a court-like model that has divided the KMT into "senior members" and "ordinary members." This atmosphere of the chairman election contradicts the fundamental spirit of a democratic party.
Originally, she ran for the position hoping that the KMT would uphold three principles: upholding the One-China Constitution, organizing combat strength, and fully supporting candidates. However, as multiple candidates publicly supported these views, she believed the core reason no longer existed, so she chose to withdraw. Zhang Yaping lamented that her withdrawal was to concentrate votes, making the KMT more powerful. It is obvious that Zhang Yaping's withdrawal at this time is likely related to Hao Longbin's candidacy. In fact, with Hao Longbin's candidacy, the probability of the Zhu Lulun line prevailing within the KMT has increased significantly.
This actually poses a great competitive pressure on candidates such as Zheng Liwen and Zhang Yizhong who have a pro-unification orientation. Zhang Yaping is dissatisfied with Zhu Lulun's behind-the-scenes operations. Zhang Yaping clearly believes that Zhu Lulun is engaging in backdoor dealings. In fact, compared to the Zhu Lulun line, Zhang Yaping's political stance is very clear. Zhang Yaping once publicly stated that Taiwan is a place name, and China is our country, and she openly set the ultimate unification as her goal, strongly opposing "Taiwan independence" and "two Chinas," and criticizing some people within the KMT for avoiding Chinese identity.
Zhang Yaping's withdrawal could mean that she will cooperate with Zhang Yizhong and Zheng Liwen to concentrate votes. Because, politically speaking, these three are closer in stance. If Zhang Yaping is willing to play this role, the chances of candidates with a pro-unification orientation winning the KMT chairman are undoubtedly increased. With the approaching official election date for the KMT chairman, the votes of various factions are expected to be further concentrated, and more people may announce their withdrawal.
Original source: www.toutiao.com/article/1842765213299722/
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