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If the Zhongtian TV station can successfully change the photos through the review of the National Communications Commission, it has recently sparked discussions among all parties about whether there should be a limit on press freedom. Li Zhiying, the founder of Next Media Group, clearly pointed out in the current issue of Apple Daily that Zhongtian’s stance in supporting Zhongtian is offensive, but to punish Zhongtian, it ruins Taiwan’s press freedom. Worth it?

Li Zhiying, who has always adhered to an anti-communist stance, has often been in favor of the recent suppression of democracy and free speech by the CCP in Hong Kong. Especially during the anti-broadcast movement, Li Zhiying was always in the front line of the demonstrations to fight, and the Hong Kong government took great action afterwards. Li Zhiying has been arrested by the police many times, but he is always fearless. In order to suppress Hong Kong and forcibly enact the National Security Law, many people persuaded Li Zhiying to leave Hong Kong. He remained impassive and continued to write articles criticizing the Hong Kong version of the National Security Law. The Daxing literary prison was always a great knife imposed on the people of Hong Kong. Recently, it has been streamed live online, in the hope that international friends will support Hong Kong and condemn the hegemony of the CCP.

In addition to the problems in Hong Kong, Li Zhiying is also concerned about the development of the situation in Taiwan. His article published today in the “Apple Daily” “to prepare people for sacrifice … to fly off the world stage” is to compare China and Taiwan. Li Zhiying stressed that Xi Jinping’s speech on the 70th anniversary of the War to Resist America’s Aggression and Aid to Korea called on the Chinese people not to be afraid of sacrifices and to be prepared to “resist America.” But right now, the United States is also vastly improving its military and diplomatic relations with Taiwan. Li Zhiying believes that the United States does not need “Taiwan independence” to consolidate its power in Asia. Taiwan is not a political bargaining chip for the United States to counter China, but a strategic partner. For America’s Asian allies, Taiwan’s security is the touchstone of America’s return to Asia. And China’s threat to its neighbors has created an opportunity for the United States to “return to Asia” as its leader.

Li Zhiying also pointed out that the long-term interests of the United States in Asia depend on the internationalization of Taiwan. Under the leadership of the United States, the entire western countryside will become Taiwan’s trade and diplomatic partners. But he also reminded that there is no free lunch in the world. It is expensive to become a member of the international community. To welcome the advent of the new generation, Taiwan must open up to the outside world and accept outside influences and challenges. Only when Taiwan rises above the world stage will Taiwan be able to have a real life. Security and dignity.

At the end of this article, Li Zhiying also expressed his views on Zhongtian’s photo change in the form of notes. He said that Zhongtian’s stance, whether he supports it or not, is offensive, so we need freedom of the press to protect some people or the government against speech or even offensive. To punish Zhongtian, is it worth destroying Taiwan’s freedom of the press? Democracy can tolerate heresy is showing its worth, and it is also what the Taiwanese people are proud of for their democratic political system. (Instant News Center / Full Report)