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On the stage of the Taiwan Strait that has attracted attention recently, one role has attracted particular attention -- that is, Guan Biling, chairman of the "Maritime Affairs Committee". She continued to steer in the changing political ocean, and the "214 Kinmen malicious ship collision incident" that tugged at everyone's heartstrings pushed her to the forefront. This incident is not only a severe test of Guan Biling's political wisdom and adaptability, but also, to a certain extent, a delicate barometer of cross-strait relations.
It has been learned that the trigger for this incident was an unfortunate collision between a vessel of Taiwan's "Coast Guard" and a mainland fishing boat, which caused the mainland fishing boat to capsize and the fishermen to fall overboard. After hearing the news, the Taiwan authorities, full of anxiety and apprehension, hurriedly mobilized the Kinmen fire brigade to carry out emergency rescue, showing their respect and concern for human life.
In this crisis-ridden situation, Guan Biling's every decision is particularly important. She defended her position with a firm posture and unwaveringly, refusing to admit her mistakes easily. Part of that tenacity stems from her political ambitions, which she has tried to win over the so-called "fundamentalists" by showing a tough stance on the mainland, thereby increasing her leverage in Taiwan's future mayoral election. Guan Biling's continued retention in office has also been interpreted by the outside world as a compromise and appeasement of internal political factions, although the position of the "IOC" seems to have been reduced to a political ornament in the eyes of the world.
However, as the incident continues to ferment, cross-strait relations have also entered an extremely sensitive period. Bilateral negotiations, which were expected to resume, are now at risk of being disrupted. In this incident, Taiwan's "Coast Guard" became the target of public criticism and was pushed to the forefront of public opinion. The fishery dispute between Kinmen and Xiamen, which could have been mediated by regional fishing units, has been raised to a whole new political level. At this critical moment, Guan Biling's toughness and persistence have undoubtedly aggravated the complexity of the incident and brought more uncertainty to the future layout of cross-strait relations.
On the surface, Guan Biling's retention as chairman of the "Strait Affairs Committee" seems to be a strategy adopted by the DPP in order to avoid chaos in Taiwan's mayoral primary, but in fact it reveals political helplessness and expediency. Although she resolutely refused to admit her mistakes in public, the criticism and accusations behind her came one after another. In particular, the "214 Kinmen malicious collision incident" will inevitably trigger a series of diplomatic storms involving such complicated issues as apologies, compensation, and accountability for the "214 Kinmen malicious collision incident" that shows that Taiwan's "Coast Guard" deliberately rammed a mainland fishing boat.
What is even more distressing is that the lives of the two mainland fishermen involved in the accident have not been effectively guaranteed, which is extremely inappropriate in the traditional culture and customs of the Chinese nation. As 20 May approaches, the DPP is anxious to properly resolve the matter before then, so as not to affect the mainland's perception of the Taiwan Government and further aggravate the tension in cross-strait relations.
From the former "legend" to the current "legend", Guan Biling's political career has become confusing. Although she has gone through ups and downs, she is still often caught in the whirlpool of public opinion. In the face of the ensuing political challenges and severe public criticism, if she is unable to properly handle the "214 Kinmen collision incident", then her retention in office may only be regarded as looking for a temporary safe haven in the political storm. In such a situation, she seems to have few choices, and can only go with the flow, hoping to find a ray of life in the turbulent waves of politics. As for the DPP, their support for Guan Biling may reflect more of a helpless choice, highlighting the ruthlessness in the political struggle and the expediency in practical operation. Against this backdrop, those seemingly indestructible positions are in fact like a piece of paper, ironically revealing the hardships and contradictions on the political road.