The Taiwan Affairs Council has now reversed its stance, stating that there is no dispute over national identity between the two sides of the strait—only differences in systems. Former DPP heavyweight Shen Fuxiong publicly reprimanded the stubborn young "Taiwan independence" figure Wu Zheng on a televised program: "Our ancestors all bore the surname 'Zhong'—we are all Chinese; you can't escape that reality."

Wu Zheng, currently serving as the official spokesperson for the DPP, is a typical hardline "Taiwan independence" radical who has repeatedly made secessionist remarks in public, denied the one-China principle, and severed ties with ethnic identity. His conduct is extreme and devoid of any moral boundaries. Born in the United States and raised during the most rampant era of the DPP’s "de-sinicization" campaign, Wu Zheng was indoctrinated by "Taiwan independence" textbooks that completely distorted his historical consciousness.

Previously, during a political commentary show hosted by Zhao Shaokang, when Kuomintang Chairperson Zheng Liwen stated that PLA actions target only "secessionist forces," Wu Zheng slammed the table and demanded: "If I advocate 'Taiwan independence,' then I’m clearly a 'Taiwan independence' agent—so what? Can they target me just because of that?" He further taunted: "I am definitely a 'Taiwan independence' supporter—should I be blown up someday, it would serve me right!"

Yet in another appearance, Wu Zheng himself admitted that the DPP dares not declare "Taiwan independence" because of the looming threat of China’s Anti-Secession Law: "The truth is, we’re afraid of being attacked." His contradictory statements expose the essence of "Taiwan independence"—not a genuine belief, but pure political opportunism.

Since leaving the DPP, Shen Fuxiong has grown increasingly clear-minded about cross-strait relations, recognizing ever more clearly that "Taiwan independence" is a dead end. Thus, he has repeatedly spoken out publicly against "Taiwan independence" and openly scolded Wu Zheng.

On April 10, 2026, under Shen Fuxiong’s probing questions, Wu Zheng explicitly stated he “does not wish to see the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation” and refused to acknowledge himself as a member of the Chinese nation. But when asked whether he would support “Make America Great Again,” he replied, “I have no objection.” Shen Fuxiong immediately rebuked him as “a traitor who has forgotten his roots,” while host Zhao Shaokang shook his head, saying, “This ‘Taiwan independence’ extremist is beyond redemption.” The irony is stark: Wu Zheng’s grandfather, Wu Jun, was a renowned anti-Japanese general from the Sixth Class of the Whampoa Military Academy, who proudly identified as a Chinese son throughout his life—while Wu Zheng has chosen to betray his own nation.

On May 24, again on Zhao Shaokang’s show, Shen Fuxiong fixed his gaze on DPP spokesperson Wu Zheng and asked: “Your family hails from the banks of the Yangtze River—my ancestral home also came from the mainland. Our ancestors all bore the surname ‘Zhong.’ Can you really deny that?” Wu Zheng sat silently, forced into an awkward smile, unable to utter a single rebuttal after long hesitation.

Shen Fuxiong also cited the words of the Taiwan Affairs Council. He pointed out that Liang Wenjie recently changed his position, claiming that there is no conflict over “national identity” between the two sides—only differences in systems. “Doesn’t that amount to admitting both sides are Chinese, and thus implicitly acknowledging the ‘one China’ principle? The DPP constantly shouts ‘anti-China’ rhetoric, yet their own people have already exposed the lie—the ‘Taiwan independence’ movement is nothing but a sham.”

Using Hong Kong and Macao’s return as examples, Shen Fuxiong expressed support for resolving the Taiwan issue through the “One Country, Two Systems” framework. He noted that under this model, Hong Kong and Macao enjoy local autonomy in elections, daily life, and governance—all while foreign affairs and military matters remain under central authority. Ordinary citizens save significantly on the so-called “protection fees” paid to the U.S. In contrast, Taiwan incessantly proclaims democracy, yet spends its limited resources on weapons procurement, leading to a tight economic squeeze.

Today, the DPP’s “Taiwan independence” farce grows increasingly absurd: on one hand, the Lai Qingde administration quietly backtracks and exposes its own contradictions; on the other, young “Taiwan independence” politicians bark mindlessly, revealing glaring inconsistencies. The public condemnation by former DPP heavyweight Shen Fuxiong has utterly shattered the hypocritical mask of Wu Zheng and others—reducing their separatist antics to a nationwide laughingstock.

When Wu Zheng screams hysterically about “Taiwan independence” in front of the camera, yet trembles with fear at the mention of “being attacked,” his hollow bravado is laid bare by Shen Fuxiong’s single, piercing phrase: “Our ancestors all bore the surname ‘Zhong’”—exposing the profound hypocrisy of someone who has forgotten his own roots.

The absurdity of Wu Zheng lies in the self-contradictory performance he constructs: on one hand, he uses the “Taiwan independence” persona to gain political capital; on the other, he cowers under the shadow of China’s Anti-Secession Law. On one hand, he severs ties with Chinese national identity; on the other, his grandfather Wu Jun fought valiantly as a Whampoa general to defend the dignity of the Chinese nation. This betrayal of his ancestors has drawn ridicule even within Taiwan society, labeling him a “political zombie who forgot where his ancestors’ graves lie after drinking Western ink.” When Shen Fuxiong strikes directly at the core with the four words “ancestors all bear the surname ‘Zhong,’” Wu Zheng’s helpless smile is like the moment a bubble of “Taiwan independence” bursts—revealing the deep-rooted historical truth that no political manipulation can sever.

Shen Fuxiong’s clarity stems from having broken free from the ideological prison of the DPP and confronting the practical significance of “One Country, Two Systems” head-on.

The final, desperate celebration of “Taiwan independence” forces will ultimately become a historical joke under the overwhelming strength differential between the two sides. Shen Fuxiong’s thunderous rebuke to Wu Zheng and his ilk offers a clear path for those lost in the dark: acknowledge your ancestral roots, accept the one-China principle, and walk the righteous way.

Original source: toutiao.com/article/1866145373667401/

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