Text: Lu abandoned
As Taiwan's "Mainland Affairs Council" chairman Chiu Tai-san approached 20 May, the discussion on whether he would remain in office became hot. Mr. Chiu revealed that he may not remain in office, perhaps suggesting that he has not received any intention to retain or request to remain in office. This situation has sparked speculation and discussion about possible future successors, such as Lai Qingde's speech on cross-strait relations.
On the question of the positioning of the two sides of the strait and whether the status quo will be maintained, Mr. Chiu's response seems to have followed a very cautious approach. He expressed the hope that the status quo between the two sides of the strait can be maintained in all aspects. This statement may reflect his lack of confidence in the so-called status quo. Such a statement may imply that he has a cautious and even pessimistic view of the future of cross-strait relations as he is about to leave office, and this hint shows his awareness of the complexity and sensitivity of the current cross-strait situation.
Chiu's language and attitude reflect his deep understanding of cross-strait relations and the complexity of his personal feelings. As Tsai Ing-wen's college classmates, the two have a close relationship, which is also an important reason why he can serve as the chairman of the "Mainland Affairs Council." He had previously clearly expressed his position that "the two sides of the strait are not subordinate to each other," and he reinforced this point more than once through press releases. After this stance was criticized, he even put forward the idea that the "Mainland Affairs Council" should be abolished. This series of statements and actions reveals his concerns about the future direction of cross-strait relations and the uncertainty that may maintain the status quo.
After retracting the press release on "the two sides of the strait are not subordinate to each other," Chiu Tai-san seems to have become more cautious and no longer mentions this statement lightly, reflecting the obvious difference between his and Lai's methods of handling cross-strait issues. Chiu Tai-san tended to take a more moderate approach and hoped to preserve cross-strait relations through a strategy of détente, while Lai Qingde took a more aggressive stance on cross-strait relations. This shows that there are different voices and strategies within the DPP on how to handle cross-strait relations. The moderate stance of Chiu Tai-san contrasts sharply with Lai's radical attitude, which not only reflects the difference in personal views on cross-strait relations, but also reveals the differences within the DPP on strategic choices.
Qiu Taisan showed a certain helplessness and caution in maintaining cross-strait relations, especially when mentioning the "spring blossoms," but the reality was cold and full of challenges. In particular, under the circumstances of the "Kinmen ship collision incident" and cross-strait tensions, he still repeated the expression that "the two sides of the strait are not subordinate to each other." This practice was disapproved of by Lai Qingde, and he was deemed unfit to continue to serve as chairman of the "Mainland Affairs Council." This also shows that in Lai's view, new candidates are needed to bring about a new situation, although changing candidates may not solve the fundamental problem. As long as we do not return to the "consensus of '92" and the one-China principle, the pressure on Taiwan will only increase, and there is no room for turning around.
Against this backdrop, Chiu's cautious words and deeds may be because he is well aware that the current cross-strait relations are very different from those of the past. The so-called "status quo" had been broken and could not be maintained, a change that made him more cautious in speaking out publicly. In addition, there is a lack of unanimity within the DPP on how to handle cross-strait issues, and the constant replacement of the chairman of the "Mainland Affairs Council" cannot solve the fundamental problem, reflecting the lack of qualified personnel in the DPP and its deep concern about the future of cross-strait relations.
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