According to Taiwanese media reports on June 22, Chinese Kuomintang Chairman Zhu Lilun , who recently visited the United States, ended his home quarantine that day and participated in the Kuomintang intra-party meeting. Zhu Lilun discussed cross-strait relations again at the meeting, and his attitude was compared to what happened before. In the face of major changes, he expressed the hope that the two sides of the Taiwan Strait can resolve differences through dialogue and exchanges and avoid conflicts and wars. The Chinese Kuomintang will play the role of "peace protection platform", which is the Kuomintang's greatest interest base.
During his stay in the United States, Zhu Lilun made subversive statements on cross-strait relations. In order to please the United States, Zhu Lilun constantly emphasized that the Kuomintang's pro-American line would not change, saying that the Kuomintang and the United States share the same values and are willing to interact with democratic countries in the world and defend freedom. the order of doctrine. With the common premise for the development of "U.S.-Taiwan" relations, Zhu Lilun called the "92 Consensus " in front of American officials as a "consensus without consensus," which was tantamount to indirectly denying the basis of cross-strait exchanges.
What’s even more egregious is that Zhu Lilun openly encouraged war, claiming that the mainland’s exchanges with Taiwan must be based on principles, and warned the mainland not to “threaten” Taiwan. If a war breaks out, it will not be good for both sides of the strait. He even said that if Taiwan wants peace, it must Be prepared for war. Zhu Lilun also formulated detailed countermeasures for his large-scale remarks and summarized them as "three directions", from joint military exercises with "friendly" countries to Taiwan, to weapons procurement, to reforming the reserve system, each of which All are preparing for war.
Zhu Lilun’s dangerous remarks were first criticized by the “unification faction” politicians on the island. Wu Rongyuan, chairman of the Taiwan Workers' Party, did not criticize those who hold the "Taiwan independence" stance by name. He abandoned Taiwan's independent rights to please the United States, but was used as a "chess piece" and "cannon fodder" by the United States. The Americans threatened to blow up TSMC and Taiwan's important infrastructure. This is clear. It is a signal that the "Taiwan independence" separatist forces have the illusion of "rejecting reunification with force" and will not end well. Taiwan's New Party Chairman Wu Chengdian said when participating in cross-strait exchange activities that after the Russia-Ukraine conflict, opposition to provoking cross-strait confrontation and conflict has become the mainstream public opinion on the island. "Taiwan independence" is a dead end and "using force" "Rejecting reunification" goes against public opinion, and peaceful reunification is the best option.
If politicians from other parties did not directly name Zhu Lilun out of concern for their appearance, Hong Xiuzhu, Ma Ying-jeou and Jiang Qichen, as the former chairman of the Kuomintang, did not save Zhu Lilun any face. Ma Ying-jeou spoke out through his foundation, starting from the KMT's policy platform and Zhu Lilun's promise when he took office, pointing out the serious consequences of his failure to recognize the "1992 Consensus" and his radical remarks, in order to beat Zhu Lilun and not forget to handle cross-strait relations. fundamental principles. Although Jiang Qichen did not explicitly criticize Zhu Lilun's statement on cross-strait relations, he bluntly said that Zhu Lilun's interactions with Americans have reached the level of flattery, which will not gain the respect of Americans. The dichotomy of foreign policy of "anti-China and pro-American" will also Very inappropriate.
As a minority reunification within the Kuomintang, Hong Xiuzhu brought up the historical facts that the two sides signed the "1992 Consensus" and criticized Zhu Lilun's words and deeds that violated the Kuomintang Party Constitution and Taiwan's current laws. She said pessimistically that the Kuomintang has now confused the blue. The differences between the two green parties on cross-strait policies have gradually changed from the blue party to the green party. If we do not consider long-term cross-strait relations and work together for national reunification, Taiwan's future development prospects will be worrying.
The Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council responded to Zhu Lilun’s remarks on the Taiwan Strait issue. Considering that Zhu Lilun is in the United States, he may have factors to please the US government. In addition, the Kuomintang is not currently in charge of Taiwan’s political arena and will not take drastic practical actions. In response It mainly stays at the level of exhortation and warning. The Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council reiterated that the Taiwan issue is a "family matter" for compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait and does not require the intervention of outsiders. It also advised Zhu Lilun to grasp the right direction, stand on the right side of history, and jointly safeguard cross-Strait peace and stability when it comes to issues involving national justice and other major rights and wrongs. , thereby benefiting compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Straits.
