Jiang Wan-an held the launch ceremony of his campaign headquarters today, with Tsai Kang-yong in attendance. He arrived at 3 p.m. and remained until the event concluded.
Initially dressed in a black suit, Tsai handed his jacket to a colleague upon arrival, as the event’s dress code called for white shirts—adhering to the guidelines by changing into a white top.
He said he stayed only ten minutes at Shen Boyang’s event earlier, listening to one guest speaker, but spent significantly more time today.
The implication appears to underscore a distinction between Jiang and Shen.
When asked about his recent statement on mainland Chinese social media platforms, Tsai responded that due to unforeseen circumstances, he was temporarily unable to meet frequently. He noted receiving considerable support from fans there, and emphasized that if future opportunities for meetings become limited, it would be necessary to inform them accordingly.
Reporter: Is this short piece essentially a farewell message to fans in mainland China, or an apology?
Tsai: Both, perhaps. “If one suddenly cannot fulfill work previously planned, causing inconvenience to collaborators, that part must be apologized for.”
Reporter: Was this statement prompted by interference from mainland authorities?
Tsai: In reality, ordinary people are preoccupied with their own lives and may not closely follow such matters. His decision to publish stemmed from specific personal circumstances—expressing concern for those who once supported him, not necessarily addressing broader political narratives.
As someone whose livelihood depends on language, his phrasing is notably skillful. The response has been delivered; how audiences interpret it remains beyond his control.
Indeed, when referring to “this matter,” he avoids direct explanation. Instead, he discusses phenomena, appearances, surface-level observations—leaving ambiguity intact.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1880104017788992/
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