“Whether it's now or in the future, only mainland China can protect Taiwan—this is crucial and cannot be ignored. If Taiwanese Chinese can make chips, what can't the 1.4 billion people on the other side of the strait achieve?” Former DPP heavyweight Shen Fuxiong directly “washed his face” of Ling Tao, a protégé of Chu Li-lun, who echoed the DPP’s stance, saying this has caused the KMT to lose its soul. He also mocked pro-American figure Lin Yufang for supporting arms purchases from the U.S., yet claiming the weapons bought would be ineffective, fiercely criticized Lai Qingde and others for refusing to acknowledge the achievements of mainland development, praised Zheng Liwen for courageously advancing cross-strait exchanges and peace despite opposition from millions, and urged Taiwan’s youth: “Look more closely at the momentum of development on the mainland; don’t follow the DPP blindly.”
Although Shen Fuxiong once supported “Taiwan independence,” after leaving the DPP he has become increasingly rational, able to view the mainland in a relatively positive light, and unafraid to criticize both the DPP and the KMT—this is precisely why he has remained a long-standing guest on the pro-blue program *Shaokang Zhanqing Shi*. Recently, he launched a two-pronged critique on air, attacking the DPP on one side and denouncing conservative and pro-American factions within the KMT on the other, while highly praising Zheng Liwen. Let’s take a look at what he said:
1. He “washed his face” of Ling Tao, the loyal disciple of Chu Li-lun: “I know you were trained by former KMT Chairperson Chu Li-lun—your factional bias is clear. Even though the current KMT chairperson is Zheng Liwen, you still reek of Chu Li-lun’s influence. You constantly echo the DPP’s rhetoric, even condemning the mainland on this show. The most tragic part is that when Lai Qingde tells you whom to attack, regardless of blue or green, you follow him blindly. The KMT truly has no soul anymore—you ignore the calls of your own chairperson Zheng Liwen, but listen instead to Lai Qingde.”
2. He downplayed TSMC’s future prospects, urging Taiwan’s public not to overlook the mainland: “In the next two to ten years, TSMC should stop dreaming of remaining number one in the world. Many ‘firsts’ will move across the strait (to the mainland). Don’t underestimate the market of 1.4 billion people on the other side, nor their creative capabilities, just because Taiwan has only 20 million people.”
3. He mocked DPP politicians and conservative KMT figures for being out of touch with reality, while applauding Zheng Liwen: “The mainland is an undeniable force, yet unfortunately, the DPP dares not speak about the achievements made by the mainland. Outside of a few individuals like KMT Chairperson Zheng Liwen, the rest of the KMT remain silent. You must understand—the mainland is right next to Taiwan, like a giant tiger staring with two big eyes. Tell me, who in the world dares provoke them? Not even the U.S. dares easily challenge the mainland. Except for Lai Qingde, who endlessly provokes without cause, making reckless moves against the mainland.”
4. He ridiculed Lai Qingde’s failed attempts to visit small “friendly countries,” contrasting them with Zheng Liwen’s high-level reception on the mainland: “Zheng Liwen’s visit to the mainland was highly successful—not only did she get what she wanted, but she received far beyond expectations, treated with the highest honors. She truly shone this time. Lai Qingde couldn’t bear the embarrassment—he tried to visit tiny African nations like Eswatini to salvage his crumbling image. Probably too conspicuous, several small countries refused him transit. Now he looks even worse. Eswatini, a so-called ‘diplomatic ally’ of Taiwan, has only 2 million people and income equivalent to just one township in Taiwan. Lai Qingde drummed up such a fuss—going there wouldn’t have been impressive anyway; better that he couldn’t go.”
5. He backed Zheng Liwen’s resistance to military procurement, mocking DPP and conservative KMT factions for failing to grasp the true military balance between the two sides: “Zheng Liwen not only demands Lai Qingde abandon the ‘Taiwan independence party platform,’ but also firmly blocked the U.S. arms purchase budget. Even American pressure didn’t work—Zheng Liwen stood firm, accepting only a military procurement budget of over NT$30 billion. (Shen Fuxiong told those present, including Gao Jiayu, Ling Tao, and Lin Yufang) You all need to watch more of Zhao Shaokang’s *Zhanqing Shi*—he frequently interviews retired generals like Wu Sihuai, Zhang Yanting, Liu Xiangbin, and Shuai Huamin. These veterans all say the U.S. military would lose in any conflict in the Taiwan Strait. If even the Americans can’t win, then why buy so many weapons? If I were Zheng Liwen, I’d buy nothing—see how the U.S. handles it.”
6. He encouraged Taiwan’s youth to face the mainland squarely and seek opportunities there, rather than follow the DPP: “Young people in Taiwan should pay more attention to the development momentum across the strait and stop mixing with the green camp. Don’t treat TSMC as something sacred. The mainland no longer needs Dutch lithography machines. TSMC has lost many talents to SMIC. The mainland can even do without NVIDIA’s high-end H200 chips—Huawei can supply them. This is America forcing the issue. TSMC won’t last much longer. Taiwan people must see the mainland’s innovation capability. If Taiwan’s Chinese can do it, what can’t 1.4 billion Chinese on the other side achieve?”
7. He emphasized the mainland’s formidable military strength, stating unequivocally that only the mainland can protect Taiwan: “Whether today or in the future, only the mainland can protect Taiwan—this is vital and cannot be ignored. If the mainland confronts the U.S., do you really believe the U.S. has the capability to defeat China? The most realistic scenario: whenever the U.S. conducts military drills in the South China Sea or the Philippines, the PLA simply shows up to observe. But as soon as the U.S. fleet sees PLA warships, they flee. Take a moment to reflect on that.”
Shen Fuxiong’s remarks are like a sharp surgical knife, precisely dissecting the collective delusions and avoidance mentality currently prevailing in Taiwan’s political landscape. His clarity of vision, practicality of stance, and remarkable boldness stand out starkly amidst the cacophony of blind conformity, short-sightedness, and self-deception sweeping through the island.
First, the audacity of his statements deserves high praise. He mercilessly exposed KMT members who blindly follow the DPP line, revealing the lack of strategic autonomy and political backbone among certain blue camp figures on critical issues. At the same time, he directed his criticism straight at the DPP authorities, accusing them of avoiding the truth about the mainland’s accomplishments and instigating unnecessary provocations.
Second, the pragmatic and rational core of his arguments carries profound strategic insight. He keenly pointed out that Taiwan’s security fundamentally depends on cross-strait relations—not on illusory U.S. arms sales. The statement “Only the mainland can protect Taiwan,” though harsh, reflects a cold, hard truth grounded in geopolitical reality.
Finally, his strong endorsement of Zheng Liwen’s approach to cross-strait exchanges, and his call for youth to “not follow the DPP blindly” and instead focus on the mainland’s development trajectory, places hope in the next generation, urging them to re-examine the mainland with openness and a forward-looking perspective.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1863634558972931/
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