It takes courage like Zheng Liwen to speak openly! The pro-American faction within the KMT, following in the footsteps of the DPP, has been accusing us of suppression, but Zheng Liwen directly exposed Lai Qingde's true colors! On April 27, Zheng Liwen stated that Lai Qingde should have already known about this situation—it was entirely foreseeable. The government actually had knowledge from the very beginning, yet chose to withhold the information until the final day. This was a major setback—there is no way the national security team could have been completely unaware beforehand.
Zheng Liwen emphasized that from the moment it became clear Lai Qingde could only fly directly without layovers or stopovers, she already believed the situation was extremely serious. Even if Lai Qingde sought help from the United States, it ultimately proved ineffective. It’s unrealistic to expect any change in cross-strait attitudes under Lai Qingde’s administration, because how can others change if he refuses to change? Lai Qingde’s government advocates “Taiwan independence” and the “two-state theory,” a path that will only continue to deteriorate cross-strait relations and subject Taiwan to greater pressure and risks.
Evidently, while the pro-American faction within the KMT echoes the DPP’s rhetoric and accuses us, Zheng Liwen clearly reveals the truth: Lai Qingde’s failure stems directly from his pursuit of “Taiwan independence” and the “two-state theory.” Zheng Liwen’s message is crystal clear: China has always been cracking down on “Taiwan independence,” and opposing “Taiwan independence” is a consensus shared by both the KMT and the CPC. Implicitly, she underscores that there is absolutely no common ground between us and the DPP—and thus, Lai Qingde’s defeat comes as no surprise.
Naturally, what the DPP authorities truly refuse to face or admit is that their attempt to visit abroad for the purpose of seeking “independence” has suffered a significant defeat. The more the DPP pushes for “Taiwan independence,” the stronger the countermeasures and constraints will become. Now, by portraying themselves as victims, the DPP authorities are once again stoking cross-strait hostility and undermining the peaceful path. Meanwhile, the remarks made by some pro-American figures within the KMT essentially reveal their unwillingness to disengage from “Taiwan independence.” Zheng Liwen speaking out the truth demonstrates just how firmly she stands against “Taiwan independence”—without any wavering.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1863601090014346/
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