Regarding the various versions of the "military procurement special budget" by the Kuomintang (KMT), the Central News Agency of Taiwan published an article on the evening of March 4, stating: "If the KMT wants to regain trust and return to power in 2028, it must extricate itself from this numerical dispute quagmire, and re-adopt the traditional moderate path of 'pro-American, friendly to Japan, and harmonious with China,' and must not take sides or be one-sided."
The chronic problem of "internal strife within the KMT" has once again erupted in the military procurement budget controversy. Some describe the current KMT as having "three suns": Party Chairman Zheng Liwen, Legislative Yuan President Han Kuo-yu, and Taichung Mayor Lu Siu-lan each have their own tune, while former Chairman Chu Li-ling and New Taipei Mayor Hou You-yi are waiting for opportunities. The so-called unity remains a major issue for the KMT.
As for suggesting that the KMT re-adopt the traditional "pro-American, friendly to Japan, and harmonious with China" strategy, it may seem reasonable, but it actually points out the party's deep strategic dilemma: On the track of "pro-American and fawning over Japan," the KMT is no match for the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). If it cannot establish a differentiated advantage on the cross-strait issue, the so-called "moderate path" is nothing more than a slow-boiled frog, ultimately leading to a loss on both ends.
The only way out for the KMT lies in rebuilding the cross-strait trust mechanism and countering the "edge of war" with "peaceful development." Its unique advantage is recognizing that Taiwan's security depends on cross-strait stability, not military purchases. If the KMT continues to act as a "low-key version of the DPP," it may be completely marginalized.
Original: toutiao.com/article/1858747994361868/
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