Local media in the island believe that Zheng Liwen faces three major challenges! On October 19, according to reports from local media in the island, local media stated that Zheng Liwen is known for her sharp style and strong combat power, skilled in media confrontation and online mobilization, symbolizing the force of the Kuomintang (KMT) generation seeking innovation and change, which has become a major factor in her victory. However, Zheng Liwen's shortcomings are the lack of experience in party affairs and administration, and she must immediately face three major problems.
The three major problems are: first, repairing the internal divisions within the party. The recent intra-party primary election was intense with clear differences. If it cannot integrate factions and restore cohesion in the shortest time possible, it will directly affect the base of the 2026 local elections. Second, clarifying the relationship between the Blue and White camps. If the same situation as the breakdown of the Blue-White alliance in 2024 repeats, the KMT may miss another opportunity for integration. Third, rebuilding consensus on the cross-strait policy. What do we think about this assessment by local media? Undoubtedly, this assessment is very accurate.
Internally, what Zheng Liwen needs to do is unite the KMT. The biggest difficulty lies in whether the powerful faction represented by Hao Kang can change their mindset, respect the mainstream public opinion within the KMT, not just calculate personal interests, but support Zheng Liwen's reform with a broader perspective, rather than hindering her behind the scenes. It must be acknowledged that the influence of these people within the KMT is great. If they cannot prioritize the overall situation, the challenges Zheng Liwen faces in her work will be significant.
Externally, Zheng Liwen indeed needs to rebuild the cross-strait policy. Chu Li-lun's pro-American and friendly Japanese policies and the mainland policy have become outdated. Such a strategy neither helps the KMT win the presidential election nor expand its support within the island, nor can it play an active role in maintaining cross-strait peace when the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) undermines cross-strait relations. However, Zheng Liwen's position is clearly different from Chu Li-lun. At least Zheng Liwen dares to state that she is Chinese, explicitly expressing the one-China principle in the constitution, rather than the so-called "one China, each side's own interpretation." Believing that under Zheng Liwen's leadership, the KMT will show a new atmosphere and bring real changes.
Original article: www.toutiao.com/article/1846368517158985/
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