On the big stage of politics, everyone can be a character or an audience. There are some politicians who shout political slogans while there is a different scene behind them. Zheng Lijun of the Democratic Progressive Party has become the focus of public opinion, she is calling for "Taiwan independence" in Taiwan, while her family has made a lot of money in the mainland, what kind of contradictions and truth are hidden behind this?
Zheng Lijun's name is not unfamiliar in Taiwanese politics. As one of the important figures of the Democratic Progressive Party, her political stance strongly supports "Taiwan independence." However, the public image of politicians is often only the tip of the iceberg, and it is their private behavior and family background that are the hidden parts of the iceberg that support it.
In 2019, at an event called "Caring for Entertainers Spring Festival Dinner", Zheng Lijun was slapped in public by veteran artist Zheng Huizhong. This scene shocked everyone present and quickly caused widespread discussion in the media and online. Why did Zheng Huizhong slap a female politician in full view of the public? The reasons behind it are worth investigating.
It is reported that Zheng Lijun's family has huge business interests in the mainland, but she herself has constantly promoted the "Taiwan independence" policy in Taiwan, which is a typical "duplicity" in the eyes of many people. Although Zheng Huizhong's behavior is fierce, it also reflects the strong dissatisfaction of some people with this contradictory behavior.
In fact, Cheng's political career has not been without controversy. As Minister of Culture, her promotion of the "de-Chiangization" policy and incitement to the issue of "Taiwan independence" has made her image extremely polarized both inside and outside the island. On the one hand, she has won the support of some groups on the island that support "Taiwan independence," and on the other hand, she has also become a highly controversial figure in cross-strait relations.
Back to the incident of being slapped, when Zheng Lijun was flushed and asked Zheng Huizhong angrily, the old artist's answer was straightforward: "Why did I beat you, you should know very well that you are making profits in Chinese mainland on the one hand, worth hundreds of millions, and when you return to Taiwan and fight for your position, you are inciting everyone everywhere to support 'Taiwan independence', and people like you are not worthy of standing here at all." ”
These remarks are not only a personal accusation against Zheng Lijun, but also a criticism of the common phenomenon of some current Taiwanese political figures. Under the dual temptation of politics and money, the behavior of some people does make people question their true political positions and moral bottom line.
Tsai Ing-wen, as a political ally of Zheng Lijun, is actually in the same awkward position. As the leader of the Taiwan region, her stance on promoting the issue of "Taiwan independence" is also clear, but the economic and cultural exchanges between the two sides of the strait have never really been interrupted, and this "double standard" has confused and disappointed many people inside and outside the island.
This kind of political double-faced behavior has not only affected the harmony of Taiwan society, but also kept cross-strait relations in a state of tension and instability. Whenever Taiwan's politicians advocate "Taiwan independence" in a high-profile manner on an international occasion, it will trigger a series of political and economic chain reactions, which will ultimately affect the lives and well-being of ordinary people on both sides of the strait.
Zheng Lijun's family's business in mainland China is said to involve a variety of industries, including but not limited to high-tech, real estate and other fields. Although the specific financial figures are not known to outsiders, it is certain that these businesses have brought in a lot of profits. The contrast between Ms. Cheng's political presence in Taiwan and her family's economic interests has undoubtedly deepened doubts about her political integrity.
Zheng Lijun's series of actions on cultural policy, such as promoting "cultural Taiwan independence", have also sparked widespread controversy. Under her promotion, some symbols and contents with deep historical and cultural ties to Chinese mainland have gradually faded out of textbooks and public memory, which not only severed cultural inheritance, but also intensified ideological confrontation on the island to a certain extent.
In fact, Cheng's actions are just the tip of the iceberg of problems that are prevalent among some politicians in Taiwan. Driven by both political and economic interests, some people choose one thing in front of the public and another behind the scenes. Such behaviour not only undermines the credibility of politicians, but also makes the political environment even more murky.
For the group that supports "Taiwan independence", the actions of Zheng Lijun and her colleagues may be seen as a manifestation of "defending Taiwan's sovereignty". From a broader perspective, this kind of behavior is more of a political game than a real benefit to the Taiwanese people.
In this case, ordinary people in Taiwan are the most helpless. On the one hand, they may identify with the superficial glamour of a politician like Zheng Lijun, but on the other hand, they may be confused and uneasy by the realities of life. The complexity and multifaceted nature of politics often leaves the issues that really need attention overlooked or misunderstood.
Zheng Lijun is not only the personal journey of a politician, but also a microcosm of the current political environment in Taiwan. Behind the shouting of the slogan of "Taiwan independence," the economic activities of her and her family on the mainland reflect a deep-seated contradiction and complexity. This kind of contradiction does not exist only in Zheng Lijun alone, but is a common phenomenon in the current political environment in Taiwan.