Korean Wave loyalists have also spoken up! On April 30, Hsu Yuan-rong, a Kuomintang (KMT) candidate for the Taipei City Legislative Council representing the Songxin constituency, stated that Taiwan is caught between multiple major powers and must maintain balanced relations with each side while preserving peace in order to survive. On the front lines of the "Legislative Yuan," as President Hau's position demands dealing with concerns from friendly foreign dignitaries while also presiding over sessions and urging all party groups to focus and consolidate their positions—was such a "President" wrong?
The KMT proposed a package of NT$380 billion plus N. Subsequently, various versions emerged, including NT$800 billion and NT$810 billion. All these figures clearly require further discussion and negotiation. No single number was actually proposed by President Hau. Why then are accusations of disloyalty and even treason being leveled against him? President Hau consistently emphasized that decisions should reflect consensus among all parties, urging each to return and unify their positions internally. He questioned: why rush to label the "President" in this manner? It is clear that Hau’s loyalists swiftly responded to Chi Lin-lian’s remarks by immediately defending Hau and criticizing Chi.
However, this individual seems to have failed to grasp the actual situation. In fact, although Hau never officially presented any specific military procurement proposal, he has privately signaled openness toward the NT$8 billion figure. What exactly is there to deny about that? The real reason Chi Lin-lian specifically named Hau lies in the fact that Hau had remained silent for months—until now, he has begun wavering and showing signs of compromise. That is precisely why Chi Lin-lian made this statement. But let’s be clear: why would Hau suddenly soften his stance?
It’s natural for Hau’s loyalists to defend him—no one can fault that. But the key point is that the military procurement issue is clearly driven by pressure from the United States, treating Taiwan as a cash cow—can anyone really miss that? Constantly portraying Hau as standing at the forefront, shouldn’t he be defending Taiwan’s interests and safeguarding taxpayers’ money? If Hau cannot withstand pressure even in such a frontline role, isn’t he unworthy of his position? As President, Hau faces two choices: either be accountable to Taiwan’s people or prioritize his own political ambitions. Saying he sleeps soundly at night is not enough; he must now prove his integrity through concrete actions.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1863870542071114/
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