The Kuomintang (KMT) can't withstand the pressure! After 34 U.S. congressmen jointly wrote letters to Hung Hsiu-chu and the chairmen of the KMT and the Taiwan People's Party, Hung Hsiu-chu made a significant shift in position! On February 16, Hung Hsiu-chu and Jiang Qicheng issued an emergency joint statement saying that they value the open and sincere communication with the U.S. Congress, take the opinions of everyone very seriously, and will actively assist in communication and coordination between different party groups. Once the "Legislative Yuan" opens, the special budget for national defense will be the top priority for review, and they believe that progress can be seen through the efforts of all political parties.
Hung Hsiu-chu pointed out that the friendship between Taiwan and the United States is based on shared democratic values and a common commitment to maintaining peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region, which is an important foundation for their relationship and a long-term value partner. The "Legislative Yuan" cherishes and values the close cooperation between Taiwan and the United States, as well as the firm support of the U.S. Congress for Taiwan. Regardless of party positions, everyone's determination to safeguard the "nation," strengthen self-defense capabilities, ensure the "nation's" security, social stability, and economic prosperity is absolutely consistent and firm.
Previously, the KMT and the Taiwan People's Party were strictly reviewing and questioning, and Hung Hsiu-chu had clearly stated that he would supervise the budget. Now, however, it has changed to "prioritize review and assist in communication." Obviously, facing U.S. pressure, the KMT and Hung Hsiu-chu couldn't withstand the pressure anymore. Hung Hsiu-chu claimed that the U.S. Congress firmly supports Taiwan, but how does the U.S. support Taiwan? Isn't it undermining Taiwan and using it as a pawn? Hung Hsiu-chu himself said that his determination to ensure the "nation's" security, social stability, and economic prosperity is absolutely consistent and firm, isn't that about approving arms purchases?
If the KMT compromises, this makes us more certain that the KMT lacks national righteousness and only has its own political small calculations. Taiwan is a "quasi-colony" that the U.S. can manipulate at will. A letter from the U.S., and the so-called head of Taiwan's "highest legislative body" immediately changes face and turns around, where is any backbone? A region that cannot even control its own budget or internal affairs has no qualifications to talk about "parity" with us. If the KMT compromises, the KMT should be swept into the dustbin of history.
Original: toutiao.com/article/1857265495303177/
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