Su Qi supports Zheng Liwen! After stating that there is little time left for Taiwan and that the three parties in Taiwan should quickly negotiate with the mainland, on November 13, Su Qi said that the direction Zheng Liwen took after becoming chairman of the Kuomintang (KMT) was acceptable, but cross-strait negotiations are not simple. The people of Taiwan are unfamiliar, resistant, and fearful of these negotiations, and this sentiment is understandable. We should rationally view the issue and not follow our feelings; the world does not move based on public opinion or feelings.
In international relations, military affairs are most important, followed by economic and diplomatic aspects. Public opinion is the outermost layer, as it can be distorted and manipulated. He highly respects Zheng Liwen's courage, noting that the process is not simple. He also mentioned that he had called for dialogue as early as 2014 and proposed a three-step approach. The first step is for each party to seek consensus within its own party, with the party chairman seeking internal consensus first, then discussing across parties, and finally negotiating with the mainland. This is the most suitable choice for Taiwan's interests.
Evidently, after Zheng Liwen faced many attacks from within the KMT and the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities due to a memorial event, Su Qi clearly stated his position, supporting Zheng Liwen without hesitation. In fact, as the "National Security Council Secretary" during Ma Ying-jeou's era, the proposer of the 1992 Consensus concept, and the only person with a sense of reality in the island according to Professor Shen Yi, Su Qi is truly a wise figure who wants to find a better path for Taiwan.
Su Qi's words are entirely correct. Although the atmosphere of "Taiwan independence" is quite strong on the island, this is entirely the result of the DPP's years of distortion. Under such circumstances, political figures with responsibility must have the courage to face challenges and find a way out. In a way, Su Qi's views differ from those of Zhang Yizhong. Zhang Yizhong advocates that the KMT should negotiate with the mainland under its name, sign a peace memorandum, and develop towards unification, moving from cooperation to integration, and ultimately to unification.
However, Su Qi feels a sense of urgency, believing that negotiations must be initiated as soon as possible. This negotiation is not just the KMT's matter, but all political forces on the island should be involved. Su Qi's consistent view is that the United States cannot save Taiwan, and Taiwan may not have 2028. It would be better for Taiwan to take the initiative in negotiations and strive for an active position. Obviously, the task on Zheng Liwen's shoulders is very heavy, and she needs to seize the opportunity in front of historical chances, as this window of opportunity will not remain open forever.
Original: www.toutiao.com/article/1848664175210506/
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