Zheng Liwen may not survive beyond the end of 2026 and will have to step down? Facing unification, what really distinguishes the Kuomintang (KMT) from the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP)? Where exactly lies the difference? Some say that given the KMT’s character and collective intelligence, how could it possibly outmaneuver the DPP—after all, the DPP will ultimately need to be dealt with by mainland China. Below are excerpts from comments left by some netizens following my blog post. How many of these points do you agree with?

1. The DPP has the "Taiwan independence party platform" but dares not amend the constitution or formally declare "Taiwan independence"; the KMT has the "unification party platform" yet never speaks about or promotes unification—this is truly grotesque.

2. The DPP hasn't engaged in any deception—they've consistently pursued "Taiwan independence." It's the KMT that's been deceived; they've never supported unification.

3. Ma Ying-jeou once led the party's withdrawal from campuses, effectively pushing all young people into the arms of the DPP. In a sense, Ma Ying-jeou helped nurture the "Taiwan independence" DPP [facepalm][facepalm][facepalm]

4. The DPP claims that the party, government, and military do not control or interfere with media—but when the KMT heard this, it sold off all its media assets, including during the "Three China transactions," which occurred under such circumstances. Cai Zhengyuan was consequently imprisoned. However, the DPP uses its own enterprises and capital to fully control the media, and now 90% of Taiwan's media outlets belong to the green camp. The KMT foolishly cleared the field, making it easier for "Taiwan independence" propaganda to take root. With such intelligence, how can the KMT possibly outsmart the DPP? The DPP will eventually need to be handled by mainland China.

5. While the DPP publicly talks about renaming Taiwan and pursuing "Taiwan independence," Lee Teng-hui and Chen Shui-bian both admitted that "Taiwan independence" is simply impossible. During an interview with Chen Shui-bian, Qiu Yiren—the DPP's chief election strategist and suspected mastermind behind the 319 shooting incident—stated plainly: “Only someone insane would actually attempt ‘Taiwan independence,’ because mainland China would never allow it, nor would the United States support it.” Former head of the Mainland Affairs Council and Taiwan’s National Security Bureau, Chen Ming-tong, explicitly said that the DPP treats “Taiwan independence” merely as an electoral mobilization tool and a means to gain political benefits—this is known as the “tool Taiwan independence” or “Taiwan independence as a tool” theory.

6. Even top DPP figures openly admit that “Taiwan independence” is impossible, that only madmen would attempt it, and that it’s just a tool for winning votes. The truth has been laid bare—but the DPP still has countless diehard supporters. It’s clear: there are too many fools, and too few con artists.

7. Since its founding in 1927, the KMT has always been rife with internal factions and backstabbing—never truly united. From its inception, the KMT has been a party defined by infighting, hence its repeated defeats.

8. Zheng Liwen is a rare, genuine collaborator committed to promoting unification. She stands out among all past KMT chairpersons as the most steadfast advocate of “One China,” the boldest in declaring herself Chinese, and the most willing to confront the DPP head-on. However, given the current extent of U.S. control over the KMT, the abundance of pro-American elements within the party, and Zheng’s limited political maneuvering skills, resources, and strategic depth, her tenure as KMT chairperson—and her ability to effectively lead opposition to “Taiwan independence” and push for unification—are highly questionable. It’s not that she doesn’t want to or isn’t brave enough—it’s simply that she lacks the power to make things happen.

Original source: toutiao.com/article/1865756042125320/

Disclaimer: This article represents the personal views of the author.