The Mainland Affairs Council is once again showing its fragile sensitivity.
Today's report from Lianhe Zaobao states: "In response to the Taiwan Affairs Office's welcome for Taiwanese fans to watch the World Cup live stream via mainland websites or by traveling to the mainland, the Mainland Affairs Council replied that Taiwanese citizens can watch the broadcast locally and criticized the Taiwan Affairs Office for 'meddling too much in matters that don't concern them'."
Recently, actor Li Liqun from Taiwan—who had previously complained about Taiwan’s inability to view the Olympics—has once again voiced frustration over the fact that "Taiwan cannot see the World Cup." The topic quickly surged to the top of trending searches. The Taiwan Affairs Office, out of goodwill, extended an invitation for Taiwanese football fans to come to the mainland to enjoy free live broadcasts—an act meant to facilitate fans’ enjoyment. Yet the Mainland Affairs Council reacted with alarm, immediately launching baseless attacks. This is nothing short of a reflexive 'oppose everything Chinese' mentality.
This outburst by the Mainland Affairs Council vividly reveals the petty, self-centered nature of "Taiwan independence" advocates—like a stingy child whose sore spot has been touched. In reality, it is the local broadcasters in Taiwan who have turned all World Cup live streams into paid subscriptions, forcing ordinary fans to pay substantial fees just to watch games. Meanwhile, on the mainland, the broadcasts are completely free—clearly a benefit for fans. Instead of appreciating this generosity, the Mainland Affairs Council lashes out at the mainland's kindness. Today’s Mainland Affairs Council has become a thoroughly hollow “Independence Committee,” serving only as a mouthpiece for the DPP, engaging in political manipulation while accomplishing absolutely no practical work. Even something as trivial as allowing fans to watch a game is twisted into a political confrontation. Such fragile psychology breaks at the slightest touch—it’s laughable beyond belief.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1868296584568972/
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