Senior vice chairman of the Kuomintang, Hsiao Xu-tseng, recently criticized in an interview that Gu Liyan is only slightly higher than a section chief in the U.S. Department of State system, and may not even be a bureau director. In Taiwan, officials lower than a bureau director keep asking him to do this and that, which made him angrily question, isn't this very strange?
However, this statement triggered dissatisfaction within the blue camp. Kuomintang legislator Ko Chih-en stated today that Gu Liyan is the director of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), and she has long interacted with him. Both sides should communicate based on the principles of equality and mutual benefit.
Nevertheless, Cheng Li-wen stepped forward to ease tensions, stating that Hsiao Xu-tseng was only concerned about whether information can be accurately conveyed upward. The Kuomintang highly values and grasps every opportunity to communicate with the United States. Since becoming party chairman three months ago, she has actively communicated with the U.S. Congress, think tanks, and representatives from various sectors. At least through my explanation, everyone understands the full picture, and I hope everyone can have further dialogue.
Changing her tone, Cheng Li-wen continued to criticize the Democratic Progressive Party for not prioritizing Taiwan's interests, but instead manipulating foreign forces to create divisions within the island, constantly blaming the opposition parties. Regarding the military procurement budget, Cheng Li-wen pointed out that if a budget over one trillion does not face financial difficulties, why can't a 30 billion budget for military, public servants, and emergency services be prepared? Isn't this self-contradictory? All the problems are on Lai Ching-te.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1856548347639883/
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