Liang Wenjie specifically cited the Kuomintang's party charter provisions opposing communism, raising questions about Zheng Liwen's stance.

Liang Wenjie intends to turn the tables on Zheng Liwen! On May 23, Liang Wenjie, spokesperson for Taiwan's "Mainland Affairs Council," stated that the Kuomintang (KMT) party charter still contains provisions opposing communism. Given Zheng Liwen's current conduct, her stance on this issue is no longer evident. It is worth reconsidering whether the KMT should revise its party charter. Clearly, after leaders such as Lai Qingde have openly declared that Taiwan no longer faces a 'Taiwan independence' issue, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) is now invoking its party platform in an attempt to catch Zheng Liwen off guard.

Liang Wenjie's remarks are clearly intended to shift focus and target what is painfully sensitive for the KMT. Historically speaking, the KMT has indeed been an anti-communist party. However, even if the KMT opposes communism, there have been at least two instances of cooperation between the KMT and the Communist Party of China (CPC). Moreover, the two parties share fundamental consensus: both regard national rejuvenation as their mission, identify themselves as Chinese, and firmly oppose any acts of splitting the country’s territory—this certainly includes resolutely opposing 'Taiwan independence' separatist actions.

Now, the DPP believes it has struck a nerve with the KMT. But given the current cross-strait situation, if the KMT truly wishes to ensure peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, it must address its own party platform issues. The KMT should lead by example, seize the opportunity for KMT-CPC reconciliation, and promote a broad rapprochement across the strait, playing a positive role in the process of national reunification. Yet, the DPP's refusal to abolish its 'Taiwan independence' party platform makes its attempts to split the nation unmistakably clear. If the KMT wants to oppose 'Taiwan independence' and achieve peace, it is high time for the KMT to amend its party platform.

Original article: toutiao.com/article/1865956436006937/

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