Kuomintang Chairman Zhu Lilun.Photo: Huang Jianhao / Photo
Kuomintang Chairman Kuomintang Chairman Zhu Lilun was in an exclusive interview with Deutsche Welle a few days ago and was unable to resist the reporter’s sharp questions. He even ended the interview almost in anger at the end, which aroused attention. Zhu Lilun’s cross-strait discussion in the exclusive interview also received a lot of criticism. Japan’s “Sankei” News” Taipei branch director Akio Yaita pointed out in his Facebook post that Zhu Lilun put most of the responsibility for the military tension in the Taiwan Strait “caused by the DPP’s unwillingness to talk to China”. Obviously, there is no way to convince most of the Taiwanese people and the international community. .
Akio Yaita said that Zhu Lilun was reluctant to answer the sharp questions raised by reporters, and suddenly took the initiative to call for a stop on the grounds of overtime, which has aroused extensive discussions in the past few days. Some people say that Zhu Lilun’s English is not good, some people say that Zhu Lilun’s demeanor is not enough, and some people question Zhu Lilun’s lack of adequate preparation in advance. These issues are not important. The important thing is that Zhu Lilun did not explain clearly the KMT’s cross-strait policy and philosophy in an interview with a foreign media. It is a very regrettable thing.
Yaita pointed out that since last month, China has launched a large-scale military exercise near the Taiwan Strait and sent drones to harass the sky over Kinmen. The successive provocative actions have aroused the attention of the international community. In this regard, the DPP’s attitude is clear. That is “to unite with all Taiwan friendly forces in the world, fight against China and protect Taiwan, and not give in an inch.” As President Tsai Ing-wen said: “Self-restraint and strong countermeasures will be taken if necessary”.
Akio Yaita continued to point out, and Taiwan’s largest opposition party, the Chinese Kuomintang, what attitude does it take in the face of China’s civil attack and military intimidation? This is what many foreign media want to know. For example, how does Zhu Lilun plan to resolve the Taiwan Strait crisis? What is the KMT’s long-term vision for resolving cross-strait issues? What are the specific short-term policies? How feasible is it? If the Kuomintang really wants to regain power, these issues cannot be avoided.
Akio Yaita mentioned that in recent months, the trend of confrontation between the United States and China has become more and more obvious. However, it is difficult to see consistency in the foreign policy expressed from the mouths of KMT politicians, which are pro-American, anti-Communist, and China-friendly. In an interview with Deutsche Welle, Zhu Lilun put most of the responsibility for today’s military tensions in the Taiwan Strait on the Tsai government, claiming that it was “caused by the DPP’s unwillingness to talk to China.” For this reason, there is obviously no way to convince most of the Taiwanese people and the international community.
Akio Yaita emphasized: “Today, the Taiwan issue that the international community talks about is actually the issue of China’s desire to annex Taiwan. From the outsider’s point of view, either ‘anti-China protect Taiwan’ or ‘accept annexation’, Taiwan has only two choices. If the Kuomintang can find a third option and have a complete discussion, then I think the media around the world will definitely listen.”
Akio Yaita mentioned that Cao Xingcheng, the former chairman of UMC, who was once considered a unified party, has set up a banner to defend Taiwan. Today, another US congressional group and a French congressional group came to visit, and called on Tsai Ing-wen and Vice President Lai Qingde respectively. The voices of international support for the anti-China protection platform are getting louder and louder. What exactly is the KMT’s cross-strait policy? If the ambiguity continues like this, the KMT’s golden sign in the era of President Chiang, “There is no compromise against the Communist Party, freedom can only be achieved through struggle”, and the entire DPP will carry it away.
Kuomintang Chairman Kuomintang Chairman Zhu Lilun was in an exclusive interview with Deutsche Welle a few days ago and was unable to resist the reporter’s sharp questions. He even ended the interview almost in anger at the end, which aroused attention. Zhu Lilun’s cross-strait discussion in the exclusive interview also received a lot of criticism. Japan’s “Sankei” News” Taipei branch director Akio Yaita pointed out in his Facebook post that Zhu Lilun put most of the responsibility for the military tension in the Taiwan Strait “caused by the DPP’s unwillingness to talk to China”. Obviously, there is no way to convince most of the Taiwanese people and the international community. .
Akio Yaita mentioned that in recent months, the trend of confrontation between the United States and China has become more and more obvious. However, it is difficult to see consistency in the foreign policy expressed from the mouths of KMT politicians, which are pro-American, anti-Communist, and China-friendly. In an interview with Deutsche Welle, Zhu Lilun put most of the responsibility for today’s military tensions in the Taiwan Strait on the Tsai government, arguing that it was “caused by the DPP’s unwillingness to engage in dialogue with China.” For this reason, there is obviously no way to convince most of the Taiwanese people and the international community. Akio Yaita emphasized: “Today, the Taiwan issue that the international community talks about is actually the issue of China’s desire to annex Taiwan. From the outsider’s point of view, either ‘anti-China protect Taiwan’ or ‘accept annexation’, Taiwan has only two choices. If the Kuomintang can find a third option and have a complete discussion, then I think the media around the world will definitely listen.”
Zhu Lilun was asked many tough questions in an exclusive interview with Deutsche Welle, and the atmosphere was awkward.Figure: Flip through Facebook