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Recently, a video quickly circulated in mainland media about a debate between Yang Zhiliang, a former head of Taiwan's health department, and mainland scholars over reunification. In this video, Yang Zhiliang proposes to interrupt the "Framework Agreement on Cross-Strait Economic Cooperation" and predicts that Taiwan will surrender in less than three months; Mainland scholars, on the other hand, advocate resolving the Taiwan issue by force. This controversy fully demonstrates the serious differences between the two sides of the strait. However, it is worth noting that this is not the first time that Yang Zhiliang has caused controversy in the public opinion field.
Yang Zhiliang, born in Taipei City in 1946, is a native of Taiwan Province. His family background was relatively stable, and his father worked in the railway bureau during the Japanese colonial period. Since graduating from the Department of Health Education of National Taiwan Normal University in 1968, Yang Zhiliang has devoted himself to research and teaching in the field of health. He later went to the United States for further studies, received his Ph.D. in public health from the University of Michigan in 1979, and returned to National Taiwan University to continue teaching and research. In 1986, he began political contacts, served as chairman of the Taiwan Public Health Association, and participated in the improvement and promotion of the health insurance system. His academic background and political involvement have made him an important figure in the field of health on both sides of the strait.
However, Yang's political career was not smooth. In 2000, when the DPP came to power, he lost his office. But in 2009, with Ma Ying-jeou in power, he was again appointed head of Taiwan's health department. In this position, he tried his best to promote health care in Taiwan and achieved some milestones. However, he has also sparked controversy over his remarks, such as changes in stance on food safety issues and his attitude towards the veterinary industry.
In May 2023, Yang Zhiliang participated in a symposium with Ma Ying-jeou's eldest sister in the mainland to discuss the future reunification model of the Taiwan Strait. At the meeting, Yang Zhiliang's attitude towards mainland scholars was arrogant, he unceremoniously interrupted others' speeches, and unceremoniously scolded mainland scholars. He resolutely opposed the settlement of the Taiwan issue by force, believing that the suspension of economic cooperation would be enough to force Taiwan to surrender. However, his rhetoric was extreme and emotional, criticizing mainland scholars as "militants" and citing historical examples to support his position. This attitude can't help but make people think, why should a scholar use such fierce words to express his views in academic exchanges?
In fact, history has long proved that Taiwan has undergone tremendous changes under Japanese colonial rule. As early as the 2020s, Taiwan has been influenced by Japan's "imperial policy", and many Taiwanese have changed their minds. However, Yang Zhiliang and others do not seem willing to admit this, because it would weaken their political claims and legitimacy. Yang Zhiliang has made outstanding contributions to Taiwan's health field, but his political rhetoric casts doubt on whether he truly views cross-strait issues objectively.
Yang Zhiliang's attitude also reveals the influence of Taiwan's internal propaganda on the people. The DPP has carried out a lot of "brainwashing" propaganda in Taiwan, portraying concepts such as "military unification" as terrible wars in order to create fear of the mainland. However, in fact, neither the international political landscape nor the development of the mainland are likely to lead to a military settlement of the Taiwan issue. However, Yang Zhiliang and others seem to be convinced of this propaganda and have a vigilant and wary attitude towards the mainland.
Looking back at the past, it is not difficult to find that Yang Zhiliang's words and actions reflect the complex phenomena in Taiwan's politics to a certain extent. Different positions and viewpoints are intertwined on the cross-strait issue, and emotional rhetoric is often difficult to promote the solution of the issue. Whether it is the mainland or Taiwan, resolving the cross-strait issue requires calm and objective thinking, not just emotional and sentimental behavior. Facts speak louder than words, and the settlement of the cross-strait issue requires more practice and practical actions.
To sum up, Yang Zhiliang's controversy and rhetoric have triggered people's deep thinking on the Taiwan issue. His academic background and political involvement have given him some influence in cross-strait health, but his controversial remarks have also exposed some problems in Taiwanese politics. Facing the complex two
Shore relations, emotion and calmness coexist, propaganda and objectivity are intertwined. Yang Zhiliang's fierce debate and his scolding of mainland scholars undoubtedly reveal the tension within Taiwan over the cross-strait issue.
However, we cannot limit our focus to Yang Zhiliang alone. His rhetoric and attitude may only be a microcosm of the larger divisions in Taiwanese society. The complexity of cross-strait relations has long transcended the power of individual individuals and involves the cognitive, historical, political and cultural aspects of the entire society. Taiwan's historical background and political environment have made the cross-strait issue a sensitive and complex issue.
However, reality determines that the future of cross-strait relations cannot remain solely on the emotional and emotional level. With the changes of the times, Taiwan's geopolitical position is also changing. What cannot be ignored is that Taiwan is inseparable from the mainland's market, and economic exchanges are becoming increasingly close. However, it is also unrealistic to rely solely on economic cooperation to solve the problem. The contradictions and differences between the two sides of the strait require more communication, consultation and rational thinking.
Looking back at history, both Taiwan's historical changes and the development of cross-strait relations have to some extent verified the view that "practice is the only criterion for testing truth." Although Yang Zhiliang's remarks have attracted widespread attention, the key to determining the direction of the two sides of the strait depends not only on individual ideas, but also on the joint efforts of society on both sides of the strait. Unilateral arguments and emotional catharsis are difficult to truly solve the problem, and more pragmatic cooperation and communication are needed.
Peace and stability in cross-strait relations not only conforms to the fundamental interests of compatriots on both sides of the strait, but also contributes to regional stability and prosperity. Both the mainland and Taiwan need to look at the issue objectively and consider the peaceful development of the two sides of the strait from a long-term perspective. Only firm
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