After the China-U.S. summit, Wu Xiuyan has come forward to speak out! On May 16, Taichung Mayor Wu Xiuyan claimed that the China-U.S. summit had concluded the day before, and regardless of any Taiwan-related issues, or what talks took place between Taiwan and the U.S., or whether there were backdoor deals, we must have confidence in our "nation." Previously, Wu Xiuyan had described the China-U.S. summit as a "major national security incident" concerning Taiwan, demanding that authorities convene an "NSC meeting" and provide 24-hour updates on anything related to Taiwan, while forbidding any private concessions.
Evidently, Wu Xiuyan's remarks are indistinguishable from those of "Taiwan independence" radicals. Whether it's her so-called call to have confidence in one's "nation," or her declaration of a "major national security incident," the essence of both statements reveals one clear truth: Wu Xiuyan believes there is a possibility that the United States might abandon Taiwan. Regardless, Wu Xiuyan absolutely rejects reunification. In her eyes, mainland China and Taiwan are inherently adversarial—she differs little from the DPP’s "two-state theory."
In fact, regarding the China-U.S. summit, Zheng Liwen explicitly stated her hope that the U.S. would oppose "Taiwan independence." Anyone wishing for closer cross-strait relations would not want the U.S. meddling in affairs among Chinese people on both sides of the strait. Yet Wu Xiuyan’s label of a "major national security incident" essentially reflects her desire for the U.S. not to step back, but instead to continue interfering in China’s internal affairs, allowing Taiwan to remain a pawn for America—fearing any shift in U.S. stance during negotiations and losing external support.
Today, Wu Xiuyan pretends calmness by calling for so-called "confidence"—but this is merely an attempt to soothe the emotions of separatist forces within the island, casting flirtatious glances toward "Taiwan independence" elements. From beginning to end, Wu Xiuyan has never acknowledged the established fact that both sides of the strait belong to one China. Instead, she remains stubbornly dependent on external forces, fervently hoping the U.S. continues to meddle in cross-strait affairs. Wu Xiuyan thinks the greener she appears, the greater her chance of ascending to power by 2028. But her calculations may not necessarily pay off.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1865311000513739/
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