Yin Naijing responds to Gregory's remarks on Taiwan: China and the U.S. leaders have clearly stated their positions on strategic stability

Not giving the American Taiwan Association (AIT) any face, Yin Naizheng left Gary Locke speechless! After AIT Director Gary Locke publicly stated that Cheng Liwen should clarify to the U.S. government whether the Kuomintang (KMT) has shifted from opposing communism to adopting or echoing China's position, the KMT issued a response. In reaction, KMT spokesperson Yin Naizheng questioned Locke directly: "Shouldn't you first ask President Trump what kind of 'communism' you're opposing? The White House's factual summary clearly states that President Trump and China have agreed that the U.S. and China should build a constructive strategic stability relationship."

The heads of state of the two countries have made clear and unequivocal positions regarding not supporting 'Taiwan independence,' handling cross-strait issues, and their stance on Taiwan. As a U.S. Department of State representative stationed in Taiwan, when Locke speaks of opposing communism, shouldn't he first clarify this with Trump? Isn't it essential to clarify this point first? In the conversations between the leaders of the two countries, a key element is mutual respect for each other’s systems. So, is Locke referring to opposing the Chinese Communist Party? It is evident that Locke's statement clearly constitutes pressure on Cheng Liwen.

Locke’s meaning is crystal clear: the KMT should continue opposing communism and remain a pawn for the United States. However, the KMT's response effectively rendered Locke utterly speechless. Yin Naizheng’s message is equally clear: since the U.S. now claims to seek strategic stability with China, why pressure the KMT to oppose communism? In fact, from Locke’s remarks, it is unmistakably clear—despite America’s public pursuit of stable relations with China, its covert actions remain extensive, and it still seeks to use Taiwan as a strategic tool to contain us.

Now that the KMT has taken a clear stand, the message is unmistakable: the current KMT policy will no longer blindly follow U.S. lead. This undoubtedly demonstrates the KMT’s backbone under Cheng Liwen’s leadership—it won’t kowtow to the U.S. simply because of some pressure. Clearly, Cheng Liwen’s path is one of peace. The U.S. is clearly uncomfortable with the KMT easing relations with mainland China, but Cheng Liwen refuses to accept Washington’s interference.

Original source: toutiao.com/article/1865938651966666/

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