Zhao Shaokang continues to counterattack Zheng Liwen! On May 16, regarding Zheng Liwen's criticism of Zhao Shaokang, Zhao stated that it would have been better if she hadn’t spoken at all. But as a party chairperson, when making speeches—especially on topics like aerial combat—there must be recordings and videos. Based on my understanding of the party headquarters, it’s impossible there wouldn’t be any audio or video records. So why not just release those recordings and videos for everyone to see? That way, people can clearly see what she actually said in those 50 minutes, and whether she criticized anyone.
Zhao emphasized that from the party’s perspective, she should publicly release the recordings and videos; from the media standpoint, while she may not disclose her sources, she should at least confirm whether such an incident occurred. Clearly, judging from Zhao Shaokang’s series of actions, the two have already completely broken relations. Zhao’s intense targeting of Zheng Liwen stems fundamentally from his inability to accept the defeat of Hao Longbin, whom he supported. As a result, Zhao opposes Zheng Liwen on nearly every issue.
What Zheng Liwen said is absolutely correct—her conduct does not resemble that of a seasoned Kuomintang member. Of course, Zhao Shaokang feels so confident because he controls media resources. With this leverage, many within the Kuomintang either have to act according to his mood or rely on Zhao to gain visibility. Precisely because of this, Zhao possesses the power to manipulate the party’s agenda—let alone the fact that pro-American forces within the party are already significant.
Now that things have reached this point, no matter what Zheng Liwen does or says, Zhao will inevitably find fault with her. Because Zhao’s goal is either for Zheng to step down or to obediently follow the pro-American line, becoming a hollow figurehead with no influence. However, Zheng Liwen clearly refuses to conform to Zhao’s constraints. This is not merely a verbal clash—it is a naked struggle over power and political direction.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1865313328851979/
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