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Zuo Zhengdong, director of the KMT Department of Continental Affairs. Image: Zhang Liangyi / Photo
Regarding the Kuomintang’s original plan to be led by former lawmaker Wang Jinping to participate in the Straits Forum in Xiamen, China, after China’s CCTV presenter Li Hong “suggested peace” caused quite a stir. . The Kuomintang announced today (14) that it “will not participate in the form of a political party” due to “changes in the aesthetics of exchanges” and “fear of causing collisions of public opinion between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait.” .
After KMT Chairman Jiang Qichen and KMT Secretary General Li Qianlong held secret talks with Wang Jinping in the afternoon. Wang Yumin, chairman of the Kuomintang Cultural Biography Committee, said that the Kuomintang had previously opened a window for cross-strait peace dialogue and promoted mutual exchanges between people. Therefore, it was originally announced on September 8 that Wang Jinping would lead a delegation to attend the first meeting on behalf of the Kuomintang. The 12th Forum of the Strait; However, due to the inappropriate “peace suggestion” on CCTV programs recently, the tone of the exchanges has changed. Therefore, measuring the general atmosphere on both sides of the strait is actually detrimental to the continued exchange and dialogue between the two parties. Therefore, the Kuomintang announced that the 12th Straits Forum, The Kuomintang delegation decided not to participate as a political party.
Wang Yumin emphasized that current cross-strait relations are actually very complicated and delicate, and any improper comment or action is enough to cause serious damage to accumulated goodwill or mutual trust. The Kuomintang advocates that the two sides of the Strait communicate on the basis of reciprocity and dignity, and will continue to work hard for cross-strait exchanges and dialogues in the future. The Kuomintang also wishes to thank the relevant units and individuals on both sides of the strait for their efforts in this exchange and to bless the exchanges in the Forum of the Straits. Smooth and complete.
Regarding Jiang Qichen’s request for a public apology, has CCTV issued a written apology just like the external rumors? Zuo Zhengdong, director of the Kuomintang Department of Continental Affairs, clarified that this was a wrong message and that the Kuomintang did not receive a written apology.
Zuo Zhengdong said that the most important factor (cancellation) is still the majority of the Kuomintang’s views on this matter from party members and from the entire Taiwanese society. At present, there are no signs of change. This will affect the atmosphere of cross-strait exchanges. In the atmosphere, if the Kuomintang still attends the Strait Forum in accordance with the original arrangement, it may cause a further collision of public opinion on both sides of the strait. This is really bad for both sides of the strait. Based on this consideration, the Kuomintang made a decision.
Zuo Zhengdong also believes that people in Taiwan are very fragile due to the long-term tensions between the two sides of the strait, and this delicate long-term relationship and fragile psychology seems to be obvious that Taiwanese society has not been able to fully understand this. new statement (suggesting peace). Let it go, this is why the KMT finally changed its decision.
Also, will Wang Jinping continue to participate in a personal capacity? Wang Yumin said that Wang Jinping has made it very clear to the media that Wang Jinping had previously attended as the head of the Kuomintang delegation. If the Kuomintang decides today that the delegation will not participate in the form of a political party, Wang Jinping will not attend personally.
Zuo Zhengdong added that Wang Jinping is actually a very loyal member of the Kuomintang and that his actions are based on the interests of the Kuomintang. Last Friday, Wang Jinping told Jiang Qichen that Wang Jinping’s attendance will be determined by the party’s attendance. .
Will other members of the Kuomintang delegation attend as individuals? Wang Yumin stated that the position of the Kuomintang is not to participate in the form of a political party. Everyone knows that the Foro del Estrecho is originally a non-governmental exchange event. If there are other Kuomintang members attending as individuals, that’s fine.
After China’s CCTV host Li Hong “suggested peace” caused an uproar
The Kuomintang announced today (14) that it “will not participate in the form of a political party” but will not prohibit members of the Kuomintang from participating in the Straits Forum as individuals.
Chairman Wang Yumin of the Kuomintang Literature and Communication Committee held a press conference and announced that he would not participate in the Straits Forum held in Xiamen, China this year as a political party. Image: Zhang Liangyi / Photo
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