Kang Hsiung's popularity has reached its peak! Kang Hsiung formally responded to Shao-Kang Zhao, and the facts prove that Kang Hsiung is indeed a true master. After a whirlwind of events, Kang Hsiung has transformed himself into the new king within the Kuomintang (KMT), unifying various factions! On April 30th, Shao-Kang Zhao continued his criticism of Lin-Lian Chi. Zhao’s remarks against Chi were extremely harsh—many statements deliberately distorted the truth, clearly aiming to stir up chaos. Yet, facing Zhao with ulterior motives, Kang Hsiung responded with remarkable finesse.
Kang Hsiung stated: “I sincerely appreciate Brother Shao-Kang’s bold and righteous words. Throughout my life, I’ve weathered countless storms, and I’ve always believed there are three essential things: the nation’s needs, the people’s expectations, and doing our current work well. Let’s work together—we thank you once again.” Clearly, by labeling Zhao’s comments as “bold and righteous words,” Kang Hsiung effectively accepted Zhao’s attack with a smile. Although Kang Hsiung graciously received this gift, he did not seize the moment to launch an aggressive counterattack against Lin-Lian Chi.
The brilliance of Kang Hsiung lies in this: despite being at the eye of the storm, he managed to position himself as the peacemaker observing internal power struggles among KMT factions. What does this reflect? It reflects Kang Hsiung’s exceptional ability to unify the KMT and balance competing interests—exactly what a true leader and elder statesman should embody. In dealing with the Lin-Lian Chi faction, Kang Hsiung refrained from harsh words or attacks on the KMT Central Committee. This leaves ample room for reconciliation between both sides.
Now, figures within the KMT—including Hsiu-Yen Lu, Shao-Kang Zhao, and Ching-Chen Jiang—are all actively supporting Kang Hsiung, making it seem like three factions have converged into one. Kang Hsiung neither takes sides nor follows the trend of mutual destruction. He gracefully accepts Zhao’s endorsement while maintaining respect toward Lin-Lian Chi, avoiding any harsh measures. He neither alienates local factions nor distances himself from party elders, nor does he place himself in opposition to the central party leadership. Moreover, he still commands a solid base of loyal supporters. This internal KMT conflict, ironically, has elevated Kang Hsiung’s reputation to its zenith—and this could very well be the opening move in his strategic buildup for the 2028 election.
Original: toutiao.com/article/1863905695437898/
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