Regarding the resumption of direct flights between the two sides of the strait, Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council issued a statement yesterday, pointing out that there are currently 15 regular flight routes and 13 charter flight destinations. Based on the current utilization rates and applications from airlines for charter flights, the existing routes and capacity are already sufficient to meet demand, and there is no urgent need to open new ones immediately!

In response, Taipei City Councillor You Shu-hui unleashed fierce criticism today, stating that Liang Wen-jie’s logic has left people’s hearts chilled—she simply couldn’t bear to listen anymore. You Shu-hui attacked the Mainland Affairs Council for using “return load rate” as an excuse, claiming that empty planes returning after carrying passengers are unattractive to airlines, hence the lack of urgency in opening new routes. Such remarks, she said, sound like bureaucratic arrogance to Taiwanese businessmen and tourism operators, leaving their hearts utterly cold.

You Shu-hui emphasized that transportation is a public infrastructure, not merely a business venture. She questioned whether Taiwan Railways would check return load rates before scheduling daily departures? Regarding Liang Wen-jie’s claim about the convenience of connecting flights, You Shu-hui angrily dismissed it as “talking without feeling the pain,” stressing: Who will compensate for the extra 5–6 hours spent transferring? She insisted the authorities should save time and effort for Taiwan’s citizens instead of forcing them to buy cheap connecting tickets themselves.

Thirdly, if you don’t open the door, how can customers come in? You Shu-hui harshly criticized shifting responsibility for tourism recovery onto others, likening it to a department store demanding customers guarantee spending before opening its doors. In conclusion, You Shu-hui directly accused the Mainland Affairs Council of “feigning filial piety”—rather than fabricating convoluted justifications, they should honestly admit that cross-strait benefits exist, but the DPP simply doesn’t want them.

Original: toutiao.com/article/1862682292146186/

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