Tsai Ing-wen's speech on the "Double Tenth Festival" on the island introduced the "four insistences", of which for the first time talked about the so-called "non-subordination of the two sides of the strait", which was considered by scholars to be a new "two-state theory" by scholars. In 1999, Lee Teng-hui threw out the "two-state theory," calling the two sides of the strait a so-called "special state-to-state relationship," which caused an uproar in the Taiwan Strait.
Compared with Lee Teng-hui's "special" theory, today's Tsai Ing-wen's "mutual non-subordination" is obviously a step further and more blatantly cut off the two sides of the strait. And because it seems to be a so-called "description of the status quo", it obscures the essence of the complex issue, so it is more deceptive to the people on the island, and of course, the harm is also great.
In view of this, the spokesman of the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council made a comprehensive and systematic response in writing to the so-called "speech" of the leader of the DPP authorities on the same day, pointing out that his remarks advocated "Taiwan independence," incited confrontation, cut off history, distorted facts, and used the so-called "consensus and unity" as a pretext to plot to kidnap the will of the People in Taiwan, collude with external forces, and provoke them to seek "independence."
At a subsequent news conference, Ma Xiaoguang, spokesman for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, stressed in response to a reporter's question that since 1949, although the two sides of the taiwan strait have not yet been completely reunified, the fact that the mainland and Taiwan belong to the same China has never changed or cannot be changed, and China's sovereignty and territory have never been divided or allowed to be divided. The two sides of the strait belong to one China, and cross-strait relations are by no means "state-to-state" relations, and the so-called "mutual non-subordination" means nakedly selling the "two-state theory." No matter how we try to package the separatist proposition of "Taiwan independence," we cannot hide its evil intentions of splitting the country. This further shows that it is the DPP authorities' provocation to plot for "independence" that has caused the current tension and turmoil in cross-strait relations and threatened peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait region. Our crackdown on curbing "Taiwan independence" is a completely necessary and just act.
So, why did Tsai Ing-wen choose to propose "mutual non-subordination" at this time? This is because the DPP is in a state of internal and external difficulties.
Internally: The DPP's various absurdities since the epidemic have caused a backlash of public opinion. This is reflected in the "death crossover" of the Tsai Ing-wen administration in the polls, especially the recent recall campaign against individual Green Camp deputies, as well as the four major "referendums" that will be voted soon, all of which show the people's serious dissatisfaction with the DPP. This, of course, jeopardizes the DPP's administration and the ensuing 2022 county mayoral election. As far as the current situation is concerned, the DPP in the 2022 county mayoral election is likely to lose a mess.
Obviously, the DPP cannot add points to the election from the improvement of its governance, and can only repeat the same trick and consolidate the basic plan by inciting cross-strait confrontation and blue-green tearing. On the one hand, Tsai Ing-wen proposed "mutual non-subordination," and on the other hand, she used such an unspeakable name as "Taiwan of the Republic of China" to confuse the Blue Camp's exposition, which made the Blue Camp in a dilemma.
Tsai Ing-wen is also in the late stages of her administration, no longer qualified to continue to run, and will soon face the pressure of "lame governance". In order to maintain her influence, she needs to create her own "tough" image in the green camp, which has become the driving force for Tsai Ing-wen to "touch porcelain" on the cross-strait issue in this so-called "Double Ten Speech."
Externally, the DPP authorities led by Tsai Ing-wen have been clinging to the "thighs of the United States" and allowing the United States to give and take what it wants. In the past, under the general situation of Sino-US confrontation, Tsai Ing-wen did have strong support from the US side, but now Sino-US relations are in a state of change, and both countries have the need to improve their relations. At this time, the Tsai Ing-wen authorities are of course worried about the possibility of being "lost" by the US side. Therefore, as many scholars have analyzed, Tsai Ing-wen is not willing to be an "outcast" at this time. In the past, when regional leaders on the island made important remarks, they had the "custom" of giving the text of the speech to the US side for review in advance. This time, many people believe that the content of Tsai Ing-wen's speech was not informed to the US side in advance, and it can be seen from the speech of Xiao Meiqin, Taiwan's "representative in the United States" who speculated on the ATTITUDE of the US side.
On the other hand, in the past, in order to maintain the ambiguity of its policy in the Taiwan Strait, the United States, whether it was Lee Teng-hui or Chen Shui-bian, afterwards suppressed its excessive remarks. However, this time, after Tsai Ing-wen's overheated remarks, the US side only reiterated its previous position on the two sides of the strait, and this attitude of keeping a low profile also made people suspicious. Therefore, it is not excluded that at the behest of the US side, Tsai Ing-wen created a cross-strait conflict with her remarks, artificially providing the US side with conditions for bidding in future Sino-US dialogues. Of course, there are also huge differences within the United States at present, which come from the encouragement and hints of different forces in the United States, and may also affect the Tsai Ing-wen administration.
In any case, Tsai Ing-wen's so-called "mutual non-subordination" breaks the "policy creative ambiguity" that has maintained peace in the Taiwan Strait for decades, and brings greater uncertainty to the future of the two sides of the strait.
Recently, in a reply to a question from Taiwan's legislature, when Zheng Liwen, a Kuomintang national, questioned Su Zhenchang, Su Zhenchang suddenly became angry and scolded Zheng Liwen in hokkien foul language for "not having a face." At that time, when Zheng Liwen mentioned in his questioning against Qiu Guozheng, the person in charge of the island's defense, that the gap in strength between the two sides of the strait was too large and how to deal with it, Su Zhenchang constantly interjected and cross-examined Zheng Liwen. Repeatedly, as many as six times, finally angered Zheng Liwen. Zheng Liwen said, I am afraid that when the time comes, you will be the first to surrender, and Tsai Ing-wen will be the second. Su Zhenchang scolded Zheng Liwen for not having a face, and then mentioned the old thing, saying that when you were elected, you wanted me to grab your hand and shout "frozen garlic", and I felt ashamed.
In the island's political structure, public opinion representatives questioned the executive bureaucracy on behalf of the voters in the legislature, and the people's representatives also enjoyed the right to be exempt from speech. Therefore, the people's representative can ask everything, and the administrative bureaucracy should have to answer all questions and be responsible for their own words and deeds. In principle, the rules of procedure of the island's legislature do not allow officials to counter-question, let alone allow officials to insult the people. Su Zhenchang was responsible for his words and deeds, and in theory, he had already committed the crime of blatant insult.
Su Zhenchang is a lawyer and a well-known "cool official", who treats his subordinates harshly and scolds people at every turn. Relying on one's own political qualifications and the DPP's comprehensive ruling power, it is natural not to pay attention to the people's congress of the opposition parties. When answering inquiries, he never ignored the rules and lacked basic respect for the people's representatives, and when the people's representatives asked questions, he harassed the people's representatives to speak in a constantly disruptive manner. Chen Yuzhen, a Kuomintang national, said to Su Zhenchang, "You are constantly fighting, are you not afraid that you will not even hear my questions completely?" Su Zhenchang's way of answering questions, people with a little objectivity will find it very rude and annoying. However, there was a group of people in the green camp who felt that Su Zhenchang ignored the pressure of the people's representatives and dared to argue.
But the development to today's profanity and swearing at the people's generation has finally inspired the general anger of the Blue Camp. When Chen Yuzhen questioned Chen Shizhong, the "Minister of Health and Welfare", she said that although the society should not discriminate against mentally ill patients, it should still screen for hidden dangers, for example, she believes that Su Zhenchang suddenly lost her temper and obviously has mental problems, and suggested that Chen Shizhong arrange someone to help him check it out to prevent problems before they occur. Chen Shizhong replied with a smile, I dare not talk about this issue.
Su Zhenchang reversed black and white in the next day's response, saying that Zheng was openly rumoring that Tsai Ing-wen would be the first to surrender, so he resolutely resisted the "traitors". Su Zhenchang's so-called "traitor" naturally refers to Zheng Liwen's former birth in the Democratic Progressive Party, but Zheng Liwen had already quit the party 20 years ago and later joined the Kuomintang at the invitation of Lien Chan. Originally, this was very common among politicians on the island, such as Tsai Ing-wen's most important Chen Mingwen now, that is, from the Kuomintang to the Democratic Progressive Party. Even Tsai Ing-wen herself used to be a bureaucrat of the Kuomintang system. Zheng Liwen said that when she witnessed the DPP deteriorate and became a fraudulent party, she took the initiative to quit the party. Among the big names of the DPP, angry resignation from the party abounds, such as Shi Mingde in the past and Annette Lu now. Su Zhenchang scolded people as "traitors", not only cursed his heart, but also dealt too much of a blow.
However, Su Zhenchang's cunning argument was very supported in the green camp, and for a time, the green media made a big splash of Zheng Liwen's words and deeds when she was still a student, and it was long and overwhelming. Zhao Shaokang said that people have a position and can respect it, but they must have basic values. And the Green Camp, for its own selfishness, does not even want basic values. Some green scholars also believe that Su Zhenchang's help in the election was a personal matter. If you support the wrong person in the first place, you need to apologize to the voters and look away, rather than taking it to the legislature to bite back, which is really public and private, which hinders the view. Some people say that Su Zhenchang is more like a horror lover, twenty years ago, and he will continue to be entangled.
Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday (13th) expressed support for Su Zhenchang. She said, "The administrative team led by Su Zhenchang has defended the epidemic and maintained the steady operation of Taiwan, which is obvious to all." She also did not criticize Cheng Liwen by name, saying: "Emotional speeches, not only can not focus on meaningful discussions, but also unfair to the parties involved, I believe this is not what the people of Taiwan are happy to see." ”
Tsai Ing-wen's statement also shows that at present, the DPP has made up its mind to no longer talk about national reconciliation, but to escalate political party confrontation and aggravate social rifts. As long as there is an increase in antagonism and hatred, no one cares whether there is a vaccine to be given and whether to eat pork containing Lyrain or not.
A fire broke out at nearly 3 a.m. in the "City within a City" building in Yancheng District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, at nearly 3 a.m. on the 14th, killing 46 people and injuring 41 others. The building that caught fire used to be the bustling place of Kaohsiung, a mix of department stores, movie theaters, and restaurants. But with the decline of the area, the commercial facilities on the ground floor were emptied and converted into single-family small rooms for cheap rental. The building is in disrepair, and the occupants are mostly elderly and low-income people. Due to the lack of maintenance, garbage is piled up, the living environment is harsh, not to mention fire fighting facilities. The fire doors on the floors were stolen and sold, the escape ladder was cut off, and the administrative unit responsible for management was also overstaffed. It is said that before the officials came to check the fire, because the door of the building was blocked by debris, they hastily left a paper of rectification official documents and left in a hurry.
The building's administrator said that it was not until the day before the fire that he went to buy a few fire extinguishers and returned because he received a consumption voucher issued by the government. Unexpectedly, a few fire extinguishers were a drop in the bucket for a building that burned for hours.
When Han Kuo-yu first elected Kaohsiung, he said that Kaohsiung was old and poor, and that being protested by the DPP was an insult to Kaohsiung. But now it seems that this phenomenon is not alone. There are many neighborhoods in the city that have been decayed by the decline of commerce, but many people live in these high-risk buildings because they can't stand high housing prices and high rents. This creates a more complex social problem. City managers also lack drastic measures to improve. In particular, the DPP has been in power in Kaohsiung for decades, eating and taking cards, and has countless deficits, but it is good at making face articles. For example, a few days before the building crash, Kaohsiung also spent hundreds of millions of dollars to set off fireworks, and Tsai Ing-wen also ran to the scene for Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Qimai.
Chen Qimai was revealed that when he was a people's representative, because a fire in Taichung caused nine deaths, he asked the mayor of Taichung at the time, Hu Zhiqiang, to apologize and step down. Now that forty-nine people have died in Kaohsiung, it is said that it is the fire with the largest number of deaths since kaohsiung was renamed during the Japanese occupation period, and some reporters asked Chen Qimai how to face it. Chen paused for a long time, and replied hastily that he would be responsible.
Of course, Chen Qimai will not step down easily. Previously, because of Lai Qingde's marginalization, Zheng Wencan's epidemic prevention mistakes were seriously injured, and After Lin Jialong stepped down because of the train crash, Chen Qimai was coaxed by the green media and regarded himself as the future star of the DPP. I really didn't expect that a fire, as well as his past remarks caused by the current situation of being in a dilemma, Chen Qimai can be regarded as suddenly beaten back to its original form.
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Author: Xu Yi, Special Chief Writer of Shenzhen Satellite TV Straight News.