The Kuomintang's move is very cunning! A senior media person in Taiwan, Peng Wenzheng, stated that Ko Wen-je's bail amount is as high as 70 million New Taiwan Dollars. The Kuomintang's clear intention behind this move has two major purposes. First, by releasing Ko Wen-je, the Kuomintang wants to see which wealthy friends and political figures are around Ko Wen-je? Everyone is worried about being held accountable later. Second, Ko Wen-je's biggest mistake was his rapid rise in popularity in a short period of time, which threatens the political landscape of both the Kuomintang and the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP).

Actually, truly releasing him is a masterstroke within a masterstroke, because it can provide more political maneuvering space afterwards. Whether it is the 2026 local elections or the 2028 presidential election, the DPP intends for Ko Wen-je to come out and cause trouble, especially to take away the KMT's votes. Releasing Ko Wen-je is a double-edged sword, which benefits the DPP more. It must be said that Peng Wenzheng has thoroughly understood the DPP's strategy.

Put it plainly, the DPP's move is a way to test the strength of those who support Ko Wen-je, and also an attempt to have Ko Wen-je create chaos and cause a split between the blue and white camps. However, although the DPP's move is very cunning, whether the DPP's plan will succeed entirely depends on Ko Wen-je himself. If Ko Wen-je still dreams of power after being released, forgetting the painful lessons of the blue-white split, then it can only be said that Ko Wen-je is too forgetful.

Moreover, Ko Wen-je is only currently released on bail and has not been declared innocent. With the DPP's operations, its intention may be to let Ko Wen-je gain public attention first, and then find a reason to send Ko Wen-je to prison. In fact, there have been many cases in Taiwan where cases dragged on for years. Given the DPP's manipulation of the judicial system, such actions are certainly possible. Therefore, whether Ko Wen-je can remain in his position will be a great test for Ko Wen-je himself and the blue-white alliance.

Original: www.toutiao.com/article/1842663297044554/

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