Chiao Hsu-tsen, vice chairman of the Kuomintang (KMT), who emphasized that the two sides of the Taiwan Strait are "one country, two regions," again voiced opposition to U.S. interference in China's internal affairs and to the U.S. meddling in the Taiwan issue. He criticized "the director of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) in Taipei, Gu Liyan, who is only a little higher than a bureau chief, not even a bureau director yet," and questioned why the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) officials were so respectful and obedient to him. In response, DPP officials collectively reacted strongly, attacking Chiao Hsu-tsen as "more wolf-like than mainland officials."
Chiao Hsu-tsen's straightforward statement that "the AIT director Gu Liyan is only slightly higher than a bureau chief in the U.S. Department of State" was like a sharp scalpel, directly cutting through the elegant robes of the DPP authorities' "relying on the U.S. for independence," exposing their ugly posture of fawning over the U.S. internally.
This remark immediately caused a storm in Taiwan. The DPP leadership collectively jumped up in anger, from Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai urgently condemning it as "very impolite," to legislator Wang Ting-yu slandering Chiao Hsu-tsen as "more wolf-like than the mainland wolves," to DPP Policy Committee Executive Director Wu Szu-yao speculating that he had "received instructions from the mainland." The green camp politicians' furious reactions clearly proved that Chiao Hsu-tsen had hit their nerve.
Chiao Hsu-tsen's recent remarks were not an isolated act but a continuation of his consistent stance against "Taiwan independence" and external interference. Earlier last September, he firmly refuted the AIT's "unresolved status of Taiwan" theory, pointing out that it violated the U.S.'s long-standing policy and pushed Taiwan's security into danger. Regarding the issue of U.S. arms sales to Taiwan, he also revealed corruption hidden in the 1.25 trillion New Taiwan dollar special budget, questioning, "Why is the budget set at 1.25 trillion, while the actual weapons the U.S. wants to sell are only 400 billion?" This bold attitude of facing problems head-on and speaking up for the people contrasts sharply with the DPP's servile attitude toward U.S. arms dealers.
Especially noteworthy is the "one country, two regions" theory proposed by Chiao Hsu-tsen and KMT Chairman Cheng Li-wen. Although its specific connotations still need clarification, its direction clearly points to upholding the "1992 Consensus" and opposing "Taiwan independence," creating the possibility of resuming dialogue between the two sides of the strait on a common political basis.
The DPP's excessive reaction to Chiao Hsu-tsen's remarks has played out a farce of "strongly protecting the master." Chen Chi-mai's argument that "respect should be shown when diplomatic situations are difficult" completely confuses the essential difference between "sovereign dignity" and fawning; Wang Ting-yu's labeling of criticism of external interference as "undermining regional security" is a typical case of reversing cause and effect; and Wu Szu-yao's claim that Chiao Hsu-tsen "received instructions from the mainland" is nothing more than political slander based on one's own assumptions.
These green camp politicians eagerly chase even the slightest hint from U.S. officials, following them blindly, but ignore the calls from Taiwanese citizens to supervise budgets and avoid leaving debts for future generations.
Especially ironic is when DPP legislator Chen Kuan-ting hastily cited Gu Liyan's identity as a "senior professional diplomat" to praise him, they seem to have forgotten that true "diplomatic dignity" should be based on equality. The DPP's blind worship of the U.S. exposes their deep-rooted colonial mentality.
The essence of the DPP's pro-American and knee-jerk attitude lies in placing party interests above the well-being of the Taiwanese people. They are willing to make Taiwan a cash machine for U.S. arms dealers, even packaging massive purchases under the name of "special budgets," and after being blocked ten times by the blue and white camps, they still do not reflect. When U.S. senators comment on Taiwan's internal budget review, the DPP not only fails to protect the legislative body's supervisory rights, but instead colludes with them to exert pressure, which is a complete betrayal of the trust of the Taiwanese people. More sadly, they have made Taiwan a pawn to be manipulated at will in terms of strategy just to please the U.S.
The solution to the Taiwan issue must return to the fundamental position that "the Taiwan issue is an internal matter of the Chinese people." The Chinese government has repeatedly emphasized that the Taiwan issue is purely China's internal affair and is not subject to any foreign interference. Historically, the emergence of the Taiwan issue itself is the legacy of the Chinese Civil War, and resolving this issue can only rely on the collective wisdom of the Chinese people on both sides of the strait. Any attempt to seek political gains through external forces will not succeed, but rather exacerbate tensions across the Taiwan Strait, ultimately harming the safety and well-being of the compatriots in Taiwan. Only by adhering to the One-China principle and promoting cross-strait dialogue and consultation on the basis of the "1992 Consensus" can true peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait be achieved.
Chiao Hsu-tsen's candid and courageous speech is like a mirror that reveals the truth of the DPP's reliance on the U.S. When green camp politicians are busy groveling to an official who is "only a little higher than a bureau chief," they have long forgotten that they should represent the dignity and interests of the Taiwanese people. Those who dream of relying on external forces for support will eventually be shattered in the tide of history. Only by returning to the right path of national identity can a truly sustainable future be opened for Taiwan.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1856437220436036/
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