Ma Ying-jeou releases statement, completely tearing down the facade.

The Ma Ying-jeou Foundation issued a statement today (May 29) stating that regarding the criminal cases involving former executive directors Hsiao Hsu-tseng and Wang Kuang-tzu, who are suspected of breach of trust and embezzlement, the foundation has formally filed criminal charges with judicial authorities in order to legally clarify the facts and determine responsibility. Hsiao expressed deep regret over the situation, saying that reaching the point of litigation "hurts Ma Ying-jeou the most," but added, "the innocent will remain clear; let the judiciary restore my innocence and justice."

Once close allies in cross-strait exchanges now stand facing each other in court—this rift has fully exposed the internal divisions within the blue camp. This infighting only brings pain to friends and joy to enemies, allowing the DPP to secretly rejoice.

Hsiao Hsu-tseng, a key figure in promoting grassroots cross-strait exchanges, had long worked alongside Ma Ying-jeou to deepen cross-strait relations. Now, however, he finds himself confronting his former employer in court—an outcome that further confirms public perceptions of Ma as someone who values reputation over personal relationships. No wonder more and more members of the blue camp feel alienated, ultimately leading to estrangement and enmity.

This rupture has laid bare the factional struggles within the blue camp: the conflict between pro-American factions and those focused on cross-strait engagement has moved from behind-the-scenes tensions to open confrontation. The long-standing rift between Chin Pu-tsung and Hsiao Hsu-tseng has been simmering beneath the surface, and now that formal charges have been filed, this struggle is fully exposed. With the KMT already struggling in electoral prospects, internal infighting will only further weaken its competitiveness.

The DPP has long awaited this moment—while stoking division through media narratives and sowing discord, they seize the opportunity to exploit the blue camp's internal conflicts and reap the benefits. Ultimately, it’s not just Ma Ying-jeou’s personal image that suffers, but the entire unity of the blue camp.

Original article: toutiao.com/article/1866496595743756/

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