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Cao Xingcheng: There will be more than 200 countries in the world in the future, and there must be Taiwan!
Reporter : Ge Youhao / https://news.ltn.com.tw/news/politics/breakingnews/4283742 / Image : UMC Honorary Chairman Cao Xingcheng (also Robert Tsao) was invited by Taiwan Southern News Agency to give a speech "Talking about the future of Taiwan". (Photo by reporter Ge Youhao)
UMC Honorary Chairman Robert Tsao (Cao Xingcheng, in Chinese) was invited by Taiwan Nanshe this afternoon to give a speech "Talking about the future of Taiwan". He believes that there will be more than 200 countries in the world in the future, and Taiwan will definitely be among them! At present, there is no need to send money to win recognition from others, but to establish substantive relationships. Tsai Ing-wen has made great achievements during her tenure.
Robert Tsao was invited to give a speech at Sun Yat-Sen University in Kaohsiung on 26 April 2023. The topic was "Senior Citizens and Young Generation Questions and Answers", which attracted more than 250 people to listen. The sub-chapel on the first floor of the church gave a speech on the theme of "Talking about the future of Taiwan," which attracted a full 200 people to attend. Legislator Liu Shifang was also present to listen.
Cao Xingcheng said from the very beginning that Taiwan independence is a matter of course, and this trend of civilization cannot be defied. In 1945, there were 60 countries in the world, and now there are 195 countries, and the number will continue to increase. "In the future, there will be more than 200 countries, and there will definitely be Taiwan!" He believes "The Republic of China was born in 1912 and died in 1949. Why are you still wearing a shroud?" Taiwan is not a Chinese territory. Taiwan is too important. American political leaders came to Taiwan one after another, so he renounced his Singaporean citizenship and came back to Taiwan last year to resist China's aggression and protect Taiwan.
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Chinese Communist Party is a virus, Taiwan must not be under Chinese Communist control
Cao Xingcheng emphasized that Taiwan's independence is the pursuit of the truth, goodness and beauty of the value of life, and maintaining Taiwan's democracy, rule of law and freedom is a common value of Taiwan. CCP is a virus, produced by evil means, Taiwan must be sinicized!
Some people asked that many independent countries emerged during the Cold War. Now that Russia is aggressing Ukraine and China is constantly provoking Taiwan, the world will evolve into the two camps of democracy and communism during the Cold War. Will Taiwan be able to take advantage of the trend and become independent?
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Encouragement to establish substantive relations
Robert Tsao replied that Taiwan is already an independent country, but others do not recognize it, but there is no need to send money to win recognition from others, but to establish substantive relations. Tsai Ing-wen has made great achievements in this regard. It is possible for foreign parliamentarians to visit Taiwan, and these visits prove Taiwan is an independent political entity.
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Taiwan is older than China
Robert Tsao also blasted the CCP for saying that Taiwan is part of China, which is simply nonsense, because the aborigines have lived in Taiwan for 8,000 years.
(Research shows the aborigines have lived in Taiwan for at least 30,000 years but the Chinese empires do not know much about the island.)
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Taiwan civilians must be prepared for war
Some people also suggested that Cao Xingcheng go to Juguangri to give lessons, instructing officers and soldiers why and for whom to fight? Cao emphasized that in the face of irrational neighbors, Taiwan must be prepared for war, and it must also do a good job of psychological construction. Free and democratic countries all over the world stand with Taiwan.
Image : Cao Xingcheng gave a speech in the side hall on the first floor of the old city church, attracting a full 200 people to attend. (Photo by reporter Ge Youhao)
News (6) to (10) / Reporter : Zhu Peixiong, Wang Qianhao / https://news.ltn.com.tw/news/politics/breakingnews/4284445, https://news.ltn.com.tw/news/politics/breakingnews/4284725
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Ko Wen-je returns to Taiwan after finishing his trip to the US, and announces that he will register for the presidential primary election on 29 April 2023, PP clarifies in return
Image : People's Party (PP) Chairman Ko Wen-je concluded his visit to the United States and returned to Taoyuan Airport by plane in the early morning of the 28th. (Photo by reporter Zhu Peixiong)
Chairman of the PP, Ko Wen-je, finished his visit to the United States and returned to Taoyuan Airport in the early morning. He advocates, "Taiwan belongs to everyone, it is impossible to eliminate another colour, the remaining half become a complete country." He still advocates a coalition government to unite Taiwan. In response to external concerns about when to register for the presidential election, he said that it will be processed tomorrow. After the registration is reviewed and the party approves it, it is expected that there will be a formal press conference before 20 May 2023.
In this regard, the PP clarified that Ko Wen-je will not register on 29 April 2023 but will start related staff work. After the work is completed, the form will be collected and he will register at an optional date. Further relevant progress will be announced to the public.
It is understood that Ko Wen-je is participating in activities related to Dajia Ma's return to Luan tomorrow.
Ko Wen-je departed for the United States on the 8th to start a 21-day "Free Taiwan, Dialogue Tour" visit. Ke Wenzhe concluded his visit to the United States yesterday and returned to Taoyuan Airport by plane this morning. People's Party legislators Qiu Chenyuan, Lai Xiangling, Zhang Qilu, Chen Wanhui and others welcomed Ko Wen-je back to the Republic of China at the boarding gate. Ko Wen-je's wife, Chen Peiqi, and party members met him at the arrival hall of the airport.
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Ko Wen-je has achieved three purposes during his visit to the U.S.
When accepting a joint interview with the media at the airport, Ke Wenzhe said that this trip to the United States has three purposes. The first is to understand the United States, because the United States is very important to Taiwan’s national security, and the United States is currently the only country in the world that dares to sell weapons to Taiwan; Looking back at Taiwan from the United States, after talking with the US Department of Defense, National Security Council, AIT and other administrative departments and related think tanks, it will be clearer how the United States expects Taiwan, and it will be more accurate for Taiwan to prepare for the future world; The three forces were introduced to American society. Because the time is quite long and there are quite a lot of people visiting, the purpose has been achieved.
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Ko Wen-je does not approve the removal of the DPP and KMT, he advocates a coalition government
In response to KMT chairman Zhu Lilun's statement yesterday that Terry Gou, Hou You-yi and Ke Wenzhe are on the same front and are the strongest team, the media also asked Ke Wenzhe's opinion today. Ke Wenzhe said that from the very beginning, he felt that Taiwan should not fall into the quagmire of blue-green confrontation, so he did not approve of the removal of the DPP and the non-green alliance. Taiwan must once again unite and make Taiwan a country that will no longer be divided. This is the goal. . Ke Wenzhe said that Taiwan belongs to everyone, and it is impossible to eliminate another color, and the remaining half can become a complete country, so he still advocates a coalition government to unite Taiwan.
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Ko Wen-je boasts he can communicate with the White House and CCP
In response to media reports, Terry Gou mentioned in his speech yesterday, "Now any government figure in Taiwan has no way to enter the White House, and there is no way to communicate directly with Zhongnanhai. I can communicate." In this regard, Ko Wen-je said that entering the White House and meeting those people may not necessarily solve the situation of Sino-US confrontation, and it does not constitute a condition that can definitely solve the problem.
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Ko Wen-je criticizes the New Taipei City Council
With the advantage of the Kuomintang, the New Taipei City Council moved forward the Municipal General Inquiry to 27 April 2023. The green camp criticized this move to help New Taipei City Mayor Hou You-yi lose the presidential election. Ko Wen-je said that it was wrong for the New Taipei City Council to adjust the time of general inquiry recently. It is natural to do whatever you want. It must be the departmental inquiry first and then the general inquiry. It is right to do this; Ko Wen-je said, "Love is enough to harm it", it is wrong to do this, and it is wrong to accept it. This is a deduction of points.
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Terry Gou claims after becoming president, the Communist plane will not fly around Taiwan. Hsieh Chi-wei: The text is wrong, it will still come
Image : Terry Gou (pictured), the founder of the Hon Hai Group, who expressed his position to fight for the Kuomintang's nomination for the 2024 presidential election, recently claimed that as long as he is elected president, Communist planes will not disturb Taiwan. (file photo)
Terry Gou, the founder of Hon Hai Group, who expressed his position to fight for the KMT's nomination for the 2024 presidential election, recently claimed that as long as he is elected president, Communist planes will not disturb Taiwan. In return, the Republic of China (Taiwan) representative to Germany used cars and bicycles as metaphors, saying, "We only have Taiwan's life-saving, down-to-earth bicyle, can we give it away?"
Terry Gou, who intends to compete for the nomination of the KMT presidential candidate, has recently stated several times on cross-strait issues, "Because I am not independent, you will not use force. As long as I am not independent, you will not use force. We are the Republic of China. As long as we hold high the national flag of the Republic of China, If they sing the national anthem of the Republic of China, I don’t think they will come”, “You don’t want to be independent, because if you are independent, you have to go to war”, “If I come to power, the plane will not go around Taiwan”. Related speeches sparked outside discussion.
Hsieh Chi-wei issued an article yesterday questioning Terry Gou's statements, and pointed out that "they will still come, because what they want to invade is 'Taiwan', not the 'Republic of China'!" He also said, "Do they still lack the 'Republic of China'? May I ask which old K important officials, from the former party chairman, former president, former vice president, former president or possible future presidential candidates, whether wearing caps or not, which one has not thrown himself into the arms of the CCP and sent them to the door.”
Hsieh Chi-wei also used mansions, cars, and bicycles as metaphors, saying that the domineering A asked B, "If you have a mansion, can you lend it to me?", "If you have a car, can you lend it to me and I will drive Is it?" B obediently responded "Yes". But when A asks "If you have a bicycle, can you lend me a bicycle?" B will answer "No", because B said "I really only have a bicycle".
Hsieh Chi-wei said that the 1992 Consensus of "One China, Each State" has no other purpose than "conspiring against Taiwan." Sad to say, the "Chinese Mansion" has been occupied by them, and the "Republic of China Car" has also been driven away by them, and they said directly, "We only have Taiwan's livelihood, a down-to-earth bicycle, can we give it away again? "
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Claiming to be a small number of "people who understand Trump", Terry Gou's Facebook post talks about "Sino-US conflict"
Image: Terry Gou claimed in a Facebook PO post today that he is "one of the few people who can get close to Trump through the fog of information and understand Trump." (file photo)
The founder of Hon Hai Group, Terry Gou, said in a Facebook post on 26 April 2023 that former U.S. President Trump was a key figure in the Sino-U.S. conflict, and emphasized that he had interacted with Trump at close range and clearly saw Trump The change in Trump's China policy is "the few people who can get close to Trump through the fog of information and understand Trump."
Terry Gou has previously stated that he hopes to lead Taiwan out of the conflict between CCP China and the United States. He said in a Facebook post today that the earliest means Trump used to deal with China was the "trade war." Trump's logic is that "China stole American interests and developed". Therefore, China must return its interests to the United States. However, the trade war has damaged the interests of American consumers and triggered a domestic rebound. Trump changed his strategy based on vote considerations and started a "financial war" and "technology war". On the one hand, it strictly controls the funds entering CCP China, and on the other hand, it prohibits CCP from owning and using advanced technology, and the Biden administration has since undertaken the implementation.
Terry Gou believes that whether it is a "trade war", "financial war" or "technological war", it will harm the interests of the financial industry and the technology industry. At this moment, the global economy has been hit hard, and people of insight are trying to find a new way out. He also took the opportunity to recommend himself, "This is why I am not a traditional political leader. I have a deep understanding of politics without being restricted by politics. I have seen different facts from the economic and technological levels. We should use this fact instead of political stereotypes as the basis to explore Taiwan's future!"
News (13) to (14) / Reporter : Shi Xiaoguang / https://news.ltn.com.tw/news/politics/paper/1579897
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Zhu Lilun: KMT completes presidential nomination in May, "The main candidates are ready and will be called up in due course"
Image : Kuomintang chairman Zhu Lilun said in an interview yesterday that the main presidential candidates of the Kuomintang have been prepared, and this year's recruitment work will be completed earlier than in the past, and all homework will be completed in May.
The Kuomintang (KMT) presidential candidate has not yet been finalized. The party chairman Zhu Lilun said in an interviewon 27 April 2023 that the main candidates of the Kuomintang are ready. This year’s presidential recruitment will be completed earlier than in the past. All assignments will complete within a month. He will try his best to make everyone more united and better integrated, as long as it is an appropriate time, he will announce it.
The media asked, "Is the rumoured May 17th a good time?" Zhu Lilun did not give an answer, but instead asked the reporter, "Why did you all decide on that time point?" He said that as long as it is an appropriate time, it will be announced.
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The first phase of integration is completed and will unite the pan-blue and non-green friends
Zhu Lilun said in the interviewhat this year’s presidential call-up will come earlier than the previous elections. The KMT’s first phase of integration work has been completed in March, and the next step is to unite with pan-blue and non-green friends, but time cannot be delayed, will definitely complete the homework earlier than in the past. The main candidates of the KMT are all ready and will be recruited at an appropriate time. In the past, the nomination of former President Ma Ying-jeou was registered in late April, and the May 20 nomination. In the past eight years The nomination time for the two presidential elections in Taiwan was later, in mid-June and 20 July, and this time all required work will be completed in May.
Some media mentioned that the procedures for changing the KMT group in the New Taipei City Council were criticized, and the grassroots of the blue camp complained that Hou Youyi, the mayor of New Taipei City, had lost the legitimacy of running for election. There are DPP’s (words), the DPP is using such language and attitude to face the KMT. Hou You-yi faced the council and respected the council's decisions, and the council had the right to adjust the agenda. In the past, when he was the mayor of New Taipei City or earlier, the council had a record of adjustments. As long as the council is respected, the policy report should be reported. The general question is the question, which is in line with the basics of democracy, and the KMT will do its best to respect it.
As many people in the party support former Hon Hai chairman Terry Gou, are they worried that the KMT will split? Zhu Lilun said that the KMT will definitely put forward the strongest and best candidate but the strength of the KMT alone is not enough. It is necessary to unite all the pan-blue and non-green friends. In the process, everyone is their own, and everyone has to face people's attitude, say more good things, and unite everyone with a positive attitude. After a few weeks, everyone will be a team. Whether it is Hou You-yi, Terry Gou or the chairman of the People's Party, Ko Wen-je, they are the strongest team together.
Regarding the KMT legislator Chen Yuzhen's declaration of disappointment with Hou You-yi, the reason is that she secretly "backstabbed comrades" in the four referendums in the past. Zhu Ze said, "Don't criticize your comrades negatively, and don't forget that the opponent of the KMT is the DPP. We should unite our comrades and friends more and make less enemies."
The media asked whether Zhu had contacted Terry Gou recently to discuss how to produce the strongest hen? Zhu Lilun said that Terry Gou maintains close contact with the KMT Central Committee, and he hopes that everyone's final goal must be to stand together and unite together.
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In the afternoon, Ma Ying-jeou gave a speech in Greece but was addressed the "former president of Kuomintang-Chinese Taipei", the Ministry of Foreign Affairs criticized the instigation of malicious forces
Reporter : Yang Chengyu / https://news.ltn.com.tw/news/politics/breakingnews/4284569 / Image : Former President Ma Ying-jeou was invited to attend a closed-door dinner at the Delphi Economic Forum on the evening of the 26th Greek time. (Provided by Ma Ying-jeou's office)
Former President Ma Ying-jeou was invited to Greece to participate in the "Delphi Economic Forum" dialogue with Kings Institute John. Li Cheng, director of the Thornton China Cente. However, his title has been changed again and again in recent days, and the latest version of the forum's official website shows "Former President of the Kuomintang party-Chinese Taipei ". In this regard, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs criticized on 28 April 2023 that this behavior is treacherous and repeated, and it is obviously instigated by malicious forces behind it.
"Delphi Economic Forum" initially listed Ma Ying-jeou's title as "Former President of Taipei". After protests and negotiations by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, it was changed back to "Former President of Taiwan" on the afternoon of the 21st; Former Leader", which was later changed to "Former Leader of Taipei". Ma Ying-jeou's office stated on the 26th that Ma Dang reported the appellation problem to Greek President Sacralo Pru and the founder of the forum. Unexpectedly, it has now been changed to "Former President of the Kuomintang party-Chinese Taipei".
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that after it proactively discovered that the title of the former president of the Greek "Delphi Economic Forum" was incorrectly listed on the website of the Greek "Delphi Economic Forum", it immediately expressed solemn protest to the organizer and demanded a correction. Although the forum once corrected the title of the former President of the Republic of China, it has been changed many times in the past few days. It is currently revised to "Former President of the Kuomintang party-Chinese Taipei". It is obviously instigated by malicious forces behind it.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated that the status of the Republic of China (Taiwan) as a sovereign and independent state cannot be questioned. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs firmly defends the sovereign status of our country and is committed to safeguarding the dignity of the outgoing head of state of our country. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemns the "Delphi Economic Forum" for wantonly changing the title of the former President of Malaysia.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the deliberate tricks of the organizers of the forum and the malicious forces behind it are clearly revealed, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will not follow suit and will no longer respond to this matter.
News (16) to (17) / Reporters : Yang Chengyu, Shi Xiaoguang / https://news.ltn.com.tw/news/politics/paper/1579986
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The Greek forum repeatedly downplayed the title of Ma Ying-jeou, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs protested again, and the organizer apologized to Ma twice
Image : Ministry of Foreign Affairs. (Photo by reporter Yang Chengyu)
Former Republic of China President Ma Ying-jeou was invited to attend the Greek "Delphi Economic Forum", but his title was repeatedly dwarfed. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs once again expressed serious protest against this. Ma Ying-jeou's office pointed out that the organizer apologized to Ma Ying-jeou again, explaining that because the meeting has already started, there is insufficient manpower, and it may not be corrected immediately. However, at the scene where Ma attended, special seats were reserved and "President Ma" was marked. The organizer hopes Ma Ying-jeou can understand.
Ma Ying-jeou was invited to attend the closed-door dinner of the Delphi Economic Forum in the evening of 26 April Greek time. The Office of Ma Ying-jeou pointed out that politicians and scholars from various countries participating in the meeting were very concerned about the impact of the situation in the Taiwan Strait on the world situation, and they all asked Ma Ying-jeou for advice. Ma emphasized that Taiwan will not be Ukraine.
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Ma Office: The seat is marked President Ma
The official website of the "Delphi Economic Forum" recently listed Ma Ying-jeou's title as "Former President of Taipei", which was once corrected to "Former President of Taiwan" after protests, but on 25 April, his title was relegated to "Former Leader of Taipei". In this regard, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs immediately ordered the resident office to express a solemn protest, and at the same time notified the former President Ma's office of the negotiation situation.
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Liu Yongjian was asked yesterday that Ma's title had been improperly changed several times. Is it because of the Chinese embassy's involvement? Liu responded that there are countless forms and actual cases of the international community's suppression of Taiwan, "but there is only one root cause, and I believe everyone is very clear about it."
Liu Yongjian said that since the incident happened a week ago, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has continued to instruct the stationed office to contact the sponsor for corrections. However, the forum webpage has not been corrected so far, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has once again expressed its stern protest position.
Ma Ying-jeou's office issued a press release stating that after the Greek president apologized and said that Ma's title would be corrected, the staff at the Delphi Forum had urgently added "President Ma" by hand on Ma Ying-jeou's reserved seat.
The Office of Ma Ying-jeou also pointed out that before the dinner meeting, Ma Ying-jeou and former German President Wolff met outside the venue by chance. The two had known each other before Ma Ying-jeou was the mayor of Taipei. After noticing Ma, Wolff shouted "Mr. President" and came forward to pay his respect to him, the two talked happily for half an hour, Wolff also invited Ma Ying-jeou to visit Germany.
News (18) to (19) / Reporters : Xu Zhuoxun, Huang Ziyang / https://news.ltn.com.tw/news/politics/paper/1579898
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"Proposal for Cross-Strait Relations" Hou You-yi: Pragmatic exchanges to avoid overwhelming cups
Image : New Taipei City Mayor Hou You-yi attended the city council inquiry yesterday and responded to councilors' questions about the 1992 Consensus and national identity. (Photographed by reporter Xu Zhuoxun)
Hou You-yi, the mayor of New Taipei City, who is trying to be recruited by the KMT to run for the 2024 presidential election, went to the city council to accept the general question yesterday. The KMT city councilor Lin Jinjie asked Hou about the 1992 consensus, "Is China enemy or friend?" Hou Youyi described Taiwan's situation as "cups and water" and said that it is necessary to communicate pragmatically with the other side and create a peaceful space in order to avoid "cups being overwhelmed."
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"The Republic of China is a cup, Taiwan is water"
Hou You-yi compared "cup" and "water" to country and land. He said, "The Republic of China is our country, like a 'cup', and Taiwan is land, like 'water'." Creating sustainable prosperity and stability is the way to go. If there is no national security, the "cup will be overwhelmed." Protecting the people of Taiwan is our common wish.
Hou Yo-uyi emphasized that it is necessary to conduct friendly exchanges with the other side on the premise of equality and dignity but it is also necessary to strengthen self-defense capabilities and deepen democracy and freedom. The stability of the two sides of the strait must first bring about regional peace.
Chen Yuzhen, a legislator of the blue camp, expressed his support for the founder of Hon Hai Group, Terry Gou, and criticized Hou You-yi's thousand-character essay published in the four major referendums two years ago. He said that everyone has different views on various issues, and he respects them all. He hopes to let go of confrontation and conflict, and unite to protect the country and its people and make the country progress rapidly.
The media asked Hou if he was recruited, how to integrate non-green people such as Terry Gou and Ko Wen-je? Hou You-yi said that as long as everyone works together to do things for the country and the people, and work together to protect national security, he is happy to see success.
Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) presidential candidate Lai Ching-te established "Friends of Trust" associations across the country. The final stand in June was to plant a flag in New Taipei City, which was regarded as going directly to Hou You-yi's natal area; Hou You-yi only respected and respected the planning and procedures of the KMT's recruitment schedule.
In addition, the media also asked Hou You-yi, who previously declared anti-gold, would he support Yan Kuanheng in the future? Hou still said that as long as everyone does more for the country and the people, so that the country is safe and the people can feel at ease, everyone will work hard together.
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Refuting the "glass of water theory" Wang Wanyu: Taiwan is Taiwan without relying on the ROC shell
Reporter : Wang Qianhao / https://news.ltn.com.tw/news/politics/breakingnews/4284610 / Image : In response to New Taipei Mayor Hou You-yi's statement yesterday, "The Republic of China is a cup, Taiwan is water, and each other is a symbiotic body. When the cup is broken, the water will cover it." Wang Wanyu, chairman of the Times Power Party, said that Taiwan will go out with its own name, without relying on the shell of R.O.C. (file photo)
New Taipei City Mayor Hou You-yi said yesterday (27 April), "The Republic of China is a cup, Taiwan is water, and each other is a symbiotic body." Wang Wanyu emphasized that Taiwan goes out with her own name and does not need to rely on the shell of R.O.C. It has gradually been recognized internationally, and it is the consensus of the whole people. Taiwan is Taiwan and does not need to rely on cups.
Wang Wanyu said that Taiwan is moving toward the world, and the international community is gradually recognizing that Taiwan is Taiwan, which is completely different from China next to it. At this time, Hou You-yi insists on putting Taiwan back into the Republic of "China", which not only violates objective facts, but also ignores Taiwan's identity and national consensus.
Wang Wanyu emphasized that Hou You-yi's connection of "national security far outweighs everything, and without security there is nothing" with the "glass of water theory" is actually implying that Taiwan must keep the ROC shell, otherwise it may "anger" China, but such a statement ignores the situation in the past few years, the Tsai administration has talked a lot about the " Republic of China (Taiwan)," but the fact remains, the number of CCP military planes disrupting Taiwan and military exercises has not decreased but increased.
Wang Wanyu pointed out that if the international community's acceptance of Taiwan alone would offend China, then the problem lies with China, and China should be severely condemned for its arrogance, instead of using the kind of sovereignty argument that "the cup comes from it" and asking Taiwan to compromise. But it will not help China to reduce its suppression, but will only confuse the international community.
Finally, Wang Wanyu emphasized that the power of the times will adhere to the stand of Taiwan's sovereignty and independence, and resolutely oppose all kinds of tricks to force Taiwan into China. Taiwan is Taiwan. We are going to the world with our own name, and we never rely on cups. This is the consensus of the international community and Taiwanese people, and it is also the path Taiwan should take.
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U.S. National Intelligence Director: The CCP is the number one culprit of transnational repression
Reporter : Luo Tingting / Editor : Wen Hui / https://www.ntdtv.com/gb/2023/04/26/a103699249.html / Image : On 24 April 2023, U.S. Director of National Intelligence Avril Haynes said that the CCP is the number one culprit of transnational repression. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
The top U.S. intelligence official said that the CCP is "the number one culprit of transnational repression in the world." Regimes such as the CCP and Iran frequently use digital technology to monitor and suppress dissidents at home and abroad, and the rules of democracy are at risk of being eroded globally.
U.S. Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines speaks at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in Washington on 24 April 2023. She said, "Intrusive spyware, disinformation and other technological tools pose a serious threat to the national security of the United States."
She pointed out that the CCP is “the number one transnational repressor in the world,” and worse, regimes such as the CCP may use artificial intelligence (AI) to circumvent countermeasures.
She expressed concern that the use of these technologies and methods by regimes such as the CCP to monitor and limit dissent could become more pervasive and targeted. "We are seeing more and more cases of digital repression in other countries, which in turn contribute to the erosion of democracy."
In particular, Haynes cited Russia's passage of laws censoring its invasion of Ukraine and jailing those who spread so-called "fake news." Both the CCP and Iran have engaged in “digital crackdown” overseas, and the U.S. government recently accused more than four dozen CCP officials of harassing Chinese citizens in the United States.
She warned of increasing government surveillance of the internet, with the U.S. intelligence community seeing record levels of government blocking of websites with political, social or religious content.
Liu Pengyu, a spokesman for the Chinese embassy, objected to Haynes' statement, saying that the Chinese Communist Party "obeys" international law and that the United States engages in "political manipulation."
The CCP’s infiltration and threats to the United States have drawn the U.S. government’s attention. On 17 April 2023, the U.S. Department of Justice announced the arrest of two agents of the CCP—Lu Jianwang, chairman of the New York Fujian Association, and Chen Jinping, secretary general of the New York Changle Association.
They are accused of setting up a secret "police station" in Chinatown, Manhattan, New York, according to the CCP's order, to assist the CCP in persecuting Falun Gong practitioners and other dissidents in the United States.
On the same day, the Federal Court in Brooklyn, New York filed a lawsuit against 44 people involved in the CCP’s transnational suppression, of which 40 were CCP police officers and two were CAC officials. They are accused of harassing and threatening Chinese citizens living in the United States.
The "Protection Guardian" organization located in Madrid, Spain disclosed that the CCP has set up 102 overseas police stations in 53 countries around the world. The United States, Canada, Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy and other countries are all investigating this.
In November 2022, the Dutch government ordered the closure of the overseas police stations illegally set up by the CCP in Amsterdam and Rotterdam, pointing out that "this practice is completely unacceptable."
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Long Yingtai published an article on The New York Times about Taiwanese people's conflict of views on how to deal with the threat of the CCP, which represents a common understanding of the CCP in the international community; the Chinese employ American surrogate mothers, which raises the national security concerns of the United States.
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U.S. Secrets Leaked: CCP expands overseas bases, related facilities appear at UAE port
Reporter : Han Yaofeng / https://www.ntdtv.com/gb/2023/04/28/a103700604.html
According to a leaked secret from the United States, a port in the United Arab Emirates that is suspected to be the Chinese military has not only been connected to water and electricity, but even the fence of the warehouse has been built.
Khalifa Port, a port near Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, was warned by U.S. officials at the end of 2021 that the CCP would use it as a military facility, and the UAE announced that it would stop the CCP’s development operations.
According to the leaked secrets obtained by the US media, in the year after the incident, the facilities at the PLA port were likely to have been connected to water and electricity, and the logistics warehouses had also been fenced. The presence of CCP-military personnel around other sensitive local buildings has also worried U.S. officials.
The document shows that the UAE base is part of the PLA's overseas projection plan, and hopes to build a global military network by 2030, including at least 5 overseas bases and 10 logistics support stations, distributed in the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and the east and west coasts of Africa.
The United States stated that it would never allow the CCP to build a military base in the UAE.
At the same time, the activities of the CCP military in the South China Sea have not stopped. On Sunday, the China Coast Guard ship confronted the Philippine patrol boats in the South China Sea. The China Coast Guard crew first warned the Philippine ships to leave the area, and then approached each other, almost colliding with them.
The captain of the patrol boat said afterwards that the behaviour of the China Coast Guard ship was very dangerous and disregarded the international maritime collision rules.
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CCP Chinese and Philippine Coast Guard ships nearly collide
The Associated Press reported on 27 April 2023 that the confrontation at sea took place last Sunday (23 April 2023). A China Coast Guard ship with a larger tonnage intercepted a smaller ship near the Second Thomas Reef occupied by the Philippines. The Philippine Coast Guard ship "Malapas" almost collided with each other, and the reporter of the Associated Press who witnessed the incident broke out in a cold sweat.
For the first time, the Philippine Coast Guard invited a news team including three reporters from the Associated Press to participate in a week-long sovereign cruise in the South China Sea, with a voyage of 1,670 km. This is part of a new Philippine strategy aimed at exposing China's hegemony and aggression in the South China Sea.
The two Philippine coast guard patrol ships, the Malapas and the Malabrigo, will receive radio warnings from the Chinese coast guard and navy as soon as they enter waters claimed by China during their cruise , ordered them to leave immediately, and issued an unspecified threat.
The conflict reached its peak at Second Thomas Reef, about 194 km from Palawan province in the Philippines. When two Philippine patrol boats sailed into the shallows near the reef, preparing to conduct some underwater surveys, the Chinese coast guard repeatedly warned them by radio to leave the area.
The report said that after several radio exchanges, the China Coast Guard’s tone became impatient, “Since you have ignored our warning, we will take further necessary measures against you in accordance with the law, and you will bear any consequences arising therefrom.”
Immediately afterwards, a China Coast Guard ship rushed to the scene and ran parallel with the two Philippine patrol ships. When the "Malapas" was moving towards the mouth of the shoal, the CCP coast guard ship suddenly turned and blocked its way. Captain Rodel Hernandez said that the Chinese coast guard ship was only between 36 and 46 metres away from his bow.
To avoid a collision, Hernandez scrambled to change the direction of the ship, then shut down the engine, bringing the ship to a complete stop and averting a potential disaster.
Image : On 23 April 2023, near the Second Thomas Reef occupied by the Philippines, a Chinese coast guard ship with a larger tonnage intercepted the smaller Philippine coast guard ship "Malapas", and almost collided. . (Ted Aljibe/AFP via Getty Images)
Crew members of the two Philippine patrol boats, as well as reporters who captured the tense moment on camera, watched in terrified silence, the report said. If the "Malapas" had not turned in time, the two ships would have collided.
Hernandez later told reporters that the China Coast Guard ship's "sudden and very dangerous maneuver" flouted international collision avoidance rules. For the safety of those on board, he asked the Philippine patrol boat to leave the area. Before leaving, radio back the Philippine claim to the area.
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Tensions between CCP China and the Philippines have deteriorated
In February 2023, near the Second Thomas Reef, the Chinese coast guard ship used a military-grade laser to target the Philippine patrol ship "Malapasca", temporarily blinding two crew members. This sparked strong protests from the Philippine government.
Before the near-collision incident, when two Philippine patrol boats approached the CCP-occupied Subi Reef in the middle of the night, they were followed by a Chinese navy warship and ordered the Philippine ships to "leave immediately and stay away" by radio.
Over the past decade, CCP China has built seven reefs in the disputed South China Sea into military bases for air defense and anti-ship missiles, and Subi Reef is one of them.
The atoll is home to a Philippine warship, the BRP Sierra Madre, which was deliberately stranded in the shallows in 1999 and has become a fragile symbol of the Philippines' claim to the atoll.
Hernandez said that the Chinese coast guard often stops Philippine Navy ships from delivering food and other supplies to the warships, and an interception happened a few days ago.
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Wang He: It is difficult for the Philippines to be neutral in the US-CCP confrontation
When China and Philippine Coast Guard ships started hostilities, Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang visited the Philippines from April 21 to 23 and held talks with Philippine President Marcos Jr., saying that China is willing to resolve differences with the Philippines and deepen relations. From 30 April to 4 May 2023, Marcos Jr. will pay a state visit to the United States to strengthen the "special relationship between the Philippines and the United States." The White House stated that during the visit, President Biden will reiterate the firm commitment of the United States to defending the Philippines and strengthen the long-term alliance between the United States and the Philippines.
Current affairs commentator Wang He wrote in The Epoch Times on 25 April 2023 that at present, the trilateral relationship between China, the United States and the Philippines is very delicate. In the face of the CCP’s pull and fight, and the United States’ persuasion and support, Marcos is reconsidering foreign policy. It will have a major impact on the national destiny of the Philippines and the Indo-Pacific strategic pattern.
The Philippines is at the centre of the "First Island Chain" and has an important strategic position. It is one of the key points of diplomatic competition between China and the United States. After taking office in June last year, Marcos Jr. adjusted his predecessor Duterte's strategy of "abandoning the United States and voting for the Communist Party" to "maintain a balance" between the United States and China, and claimed that he would "be friends with everyone and not with anyone." man as enemy" foreign policy.
However, in the face of the CCP's aggressive threats, the Philippines began to strengthen the US-Philippines military alliance and deepen the comprehensive cooperation between the US and the Philippines.
This year, the Philippines added four new military bases for use by the U.S. military, bringing the number of U.S. military bases in the Philippines to nine. This is the largest U.S. military presence in the Philippines since the end of the Cold War. It also provides Washington with a new position to effectively deal with the threat of the CCP.
On 11 April 2023, the United States and the Philippines resumed the "2+2" dialogue between foreign ministers and defense ministers after a lapse of seven years. The two sides agreed to strengthen common defense capabilities and modernize military cooperation, and plan a blueprint for US security assistance to the Philippines in the next five to ten years.
On the same day, the United States and the Philippines held the largest joint military exercise in history, with more than 17,000 participants, almost double that of last year (including 5,400 Philippine troops, 12,200 U.S. troops, and 111 Australian troops), and "for the first time "Live ammunition shooting in the South China Sea is more and more obvious against the CCP.
Wang He believes that on the surface, the Philippines is "maintaining a balance" between the United States and China, but in essence, the relationship with the United States is the basic axis of the Philippines' international strategy.
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Xi did not condemn the Russian aggression in the phone call with Zelenskyy, and the CCP’s promotion of the peace process is questioned
Reporter : Lin Yi / https://www.ntdtv.com/gb/2023/04/28/a103700523.html
On 26 April 2023, Xi Jinping held a one-hour telephone conversation with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, which was the first contact between the two leaders after the Russia-Ukraine war.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy: "An important aspect of our conversation was the idea of restoring justice and peace."
In the documents released subsequently, the CCP did not mention the withdrawal of Russian troops, while the Ukrainian side still emphasized that the territory had to be returned to the state it was in 1991.
On 27 April 2023, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed Xi Jinping's phone call with Zelensky, but stressed that Beijing still had not condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
NATO Secretary-General Stoltenberg: "This does not change the fact that China (Communist Party) failed to condemn Russia (launched) illegal war and illegal invasion of Ukraine."
The Kremlin said Russia was ready for any possibility of ending the conflict in Ukraine.
Comments from Singaporean experts
Alfred Wu, associate professor at the National University of Singapore, commented: "The relationship between China (the Communist Party) and Russia is too deep, and now even Russia considers China to be the most important ally. When (the Communist Party of China) mediates at this time, neutrality will be affected. question."
Europe and other Western countries had hoped that the CCP would use its influence on Russia to achieve a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. The analysis pointed out that for the CCP, Russia is an "old friend" who is getting closer and closer, and Ukraine can serve as an important gateway to Europe for its "One Belt, One Road" plan. The CCP has to carefully weigh its interests like walking a tightrope.
Geopolitical strategist and consultant Brian Wong said, "This is clearly a general campaign to win over Europe, enlist the support of non-U.S. Western countries, and prove to them that China (the Communist Party) is sincere and committed to promoting peace in Ukraine. "
However, if the CCP wants to prove to the world that it really wants to promote peace, there is still a long way to go.
After the phone call between Xi Jinping and Zelenskyy, the CCP did not announce any specific measures to follow. Regarding when the CCP’s special envoy will visit Ukraine, and which countries will participate in the peace process promoted by the CCP, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning refused to answer at a regular press conference on Thursday, saying only that he would do so in an “appropriate time".
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Akio Yaba: The CCP has entered a crazy mode
Editor : Tang Dongbai / Source: Akio Yaba Akio Facebook / https://www.aboluowang.com/2023/0428/1895263.html
Zhu Fenglian, spokesperson of the Taiwan Affairs Office of the Communist Party of China, stated at a regular press conference on the 27th that she learned that "Fucha (Li Yanhe), the editor-in-chief of Eight Banners Publishing House, is under investigation by the national security agency for suspected activities that endanger national security."
At the same time, she also released the news that Yang Zhiyuan, a Taiwanese who was arrested in China last August, was accused of engaging in Taiwan independence and "suspected of splitting the country," and was arrested with the approval of the Wenzhou Procuratorate. In addition, Dong Yuyu, deputy director of the Commentary Department of Guangming Daily, the official media of the CCP, was also prosecuted for "espionage".
In this regard, Akio Yaba, director of the Taipei branch of Japan's Sankei Shimbun, posted on Facebook on the 27th that the Chinese Communist Party has been arresting people everywhere recently. Many of his friends and old acquaintances have been imprisoned, and his heart is very heavy. He has heard an old saying, "God must first drive him crazy before he wants to perish". The CCP seems to have entered a mode that resembles madness.
Akio Yaba pointed out that today, many international media describe Dong Yuyu as an enlightened reformist within the Communist Party. However, as a foreign reporter who has read Dong Yuyu's articles for a long time, he thinks that Dong Yuyu's articles are only a little more relaxed and lively compared with party stereotypes, and they are far from being enlightened.
Dong Yuyu is responsible for writing commentary articles on international news, and eating and communicating with foreigners is part of her job. Unexpectedly, he was identified as a spy because of this, which is embarrassing.
When Akio Yaba was in Beijing, he met Dong Yuyu at a dinner, and he did not have much impression but he knows that according to the standards of the international community, Dong Yuyu cannot be a spy. As the deputy director of the commentary department of Guangming Daily, it is impossible for him to grasp any important state secrets that can be leaked.
Back to Fucha. In the past few days, he has seen many Taiwanese media still discussing whether Fucha is a spy of the CCP, and he feels very sad. If anyone has any evidence of Fucha's illegal activities, and can specifically say what harm Fucha has caused to Taiwanese society, he can ring the bell to sue. Today, when Fucha is in prison and cannot defend himself, labeling him a spy is unfair, unkind, and chilling.
The CCP will use various means to design people who criticize the government. Academic Xu Zhangrun and Cheng Wenjie, an employee of the British Consulate General in Hong Kong, have all been accused of soliciting prostitutes, while others have been charged with tax or corruption issues. These tricks are common and quite effective. On the one hand, it is possible to continue to detain people who are critical of the government, and on the other hand, it can weaken the sympathy of the general public for them.
The arrest of Fucha shows that the CCP has extended its dirty hands to Taiwan's freedom of speech and freedom of the press. Taiwanese society should unite, condemn the CCP's lawlessness, and resolutely defend Taiwan's sovereignty and freedom. Instead of reviewing a victim there.
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Lu Shaye exposes Beijing's ambitions? The inside story of Xi-Zelenskyy's call was revealed
Editor : Tang Zheng /https://www.ntdtv.com/gb/2023/04/28/a103700785.html / Image : On 26 April 2023, the leader of the Communist Party of China, Xi Jinping, had a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. This was the first phone call between the two heads of state after Russia invaded Ukraine. (Getty Images/Composite Image)
After the remarks by the CCP’s ambassador to France, Lu Shaye, caused an uproar, Xi Jinping and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had the first phone call since the outbreak of the Russo-Ukrainian war, and the phone call between the two was also leaked Beijing's true intentions.
On 21 April 2023, Lu Shaye publicly stated to the media that "the countries of the former Soviet Union have no valid status in international law", which drew strong condemnation from various countries. Public opinion generally pointed out that this remark accidentally revealed Beijing's true attitude of supporting Russia in the Russo-Ukraine war.
After Lu Shaye detonated the diplomatic turmoil, on 26 April 2023, Xi Jinping had a phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Beijing has not condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine since the war.
According to reports, Xi Jinping’s statement during the phone call was nothing new. He repeated the previous 12-point position statement of the CCP on the Ukraine crisis, and announced plans to send a special envoy to Ukraine to communicate on a “political solution to the Ukraine crisis,” and so on.
Analysts believe that Xi Jinping's eagerness to speak with Zelenskyy also accidentally revealed Beijing's true intentions.
On the 27th, political commentator Tang Hao said in the program "Crossroads of the World" that Xi Jinping ignored Zelenskyy before, but now he suddenly called. There are three main reasons: The first is to help Lu Shaye clean up the mess.
Tang Hao analyzed that Lu Shaye's speech not only offended the CCP over a dozen former Soviet countries and the whole of Europe, but also offset the "united front division" effect that Macron brought back to Europe at one time.
Tang Hao said that Lu Shaye's arrogant speech, on the contrary, inspired European countries to unite and become more vigilant and defensive against the CCP.
The second reason is that Lu Shaye has leaked the CCP's true worldview. They do not respect the sovereignty of countries and international law at all. In particular, the CCP wants to rationalize the legitimacy of their annexation of Taiwan, and has always claimed that there is no international law that recognizes Taiwan's sovereign and independent status, so Taiwan is a part of China.
Tang Hao analyzed why Lu Shaye would use the former Soviet Union countries as an argument, saying that there is no international agreement to prove their sovereignty, because the CCP just wants Russia to take Ukraine to prove that they have the same rationale for taking Taiwan.
The third reason is that Lu Shaye accidentally leaked part of the CCP's "century-old deception" plan. The CCP’s "century-old scam" can currently be seen to have four methods in progress: creating threats of nuclear weapons, fake peace and real blackmail, reducing oil output and inflation, lure diplomacy, and hostage diplomacy.
Tang Hao said that the CCP and Putin discussed this "hundred-year scam" plan. Everyone knows that they want to challenge the US-led international order and subvert the current international power map, but it is not very clear what the specific direction of China and Russia is. . But now Lu's statement obviously leaked part of the answer.
Tang Hao believes that Lu Shaye, as the CCP’s ambassador to foreign countries, is a vice-ministerial-level official. His daring to say these things in the media should be largely a projection of the CCP’s official thinking, rather than just “personal opinions.”
Zheng Qinmo, director of the Department of Diplomacy and International Relations at Tamkang University, analyzed to The Epoch Times on the 26th that this phone call was obviously initiated by the CCP, and Xi Jinping must repair the damage caused by Lu Shaye to China-EU relations. "The real intention of the CCP that Lu Shaye revealed in the interview is that the CCP does not even recognize Ukraine's sovereignty in its bones."
Zheng Qinmo said that Xi Jinping still does not recognize Russia as an aggressor, does not urge Russia to withdraw its troops, and does not even call the Russia-Ukraine war a "war". His support for Russia is self-evident. It has been revealed.
Feng Chongyi, a professor at the School of International Studies at the University of Technology Sydney, analyzed that what Lu Shaye said was of course Xi Jinping’s thinking, and it must have been intentional internally. These words are just acting on orders.”
Feng Chongyi believes that Xi Jinping must have passed the breath with Putin, and Xi's action is still helping Russia, because Putin is facing military defeat, morale is low, the war is deadlocked, and the offensive is weak. The next stage is Ukraine's large-scale strategic counteroffensive.
Feng Chongyi said, "In fact, the CCP is also very clear that it is impossible for Russia to win this war and the military strength it has displayed. It is only to what extent it loses." Cause a world war, and you will still lose in the end.
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Tsai Ing-wen met with the visiting delegation of the vice-president of the French Senate and praised the new record for Taiwan-French exchanges
Reporter : Su Yongyao / https://news.ltn.com.tw/news/politics/breakingnews/4284697 / Image : President Tsai Ing-wen (third from right) accompanied the visiting delegation of Alain Richard (right), Vice President of the French Senate and Chairman of the Taiwan Friendship Group, at noon on the 28th. Packages and other specialties. (Central News Agency)
President Tsai Ing-wen met with the delegation led by Li Cha, Vice President of the French Senate and Chairman of the Taiwan Friendship Group this morning. The President said that the chairmen of the Taiwan Friendship Groups of the two chambers of the French Congress have visited Taiwan successively within the past two weeks, setting a new record for Taiwan-France exchanges. Li Cha said that members of the French Congress are highly concerned about Taiwan's security and will encourage the French government to pay more attention to the situation in the Taiwan Strait. The recent passage of a French warship across the Taiwan Strait is the best proof.
Alain Richard, Vice President of the French Senate and Chairman of the Taiwan Friendship Group, led a delegation to visit Taiwan from the 24th to the 28th. The members of the delegation included Alexandra Borchio-Fontimp, Valérie Boyer, Brigitte Devésa et al. President Tsai Ing-wen received Richard and the delegation at the Presidential Palace this morning.
Tsai Ing-wen said that the exchanges between Taiwan and France are getting closer. She thanked Alain Richard for his contribution to deepening Taiwan-France relations, and also thanked the visiting delegation for demonstrating the friendship between Taiwan and France and their strong support for Taiwan. This is the fourth visit led by Chairman Alain Richard, and the second time that the French Senate has organized a formal delegation to visit after 2021. In the past two weeks, the chairmen of the Taiwan Friendship Groups of the two chambers of the French Parliament have visited Taiwan successively, setting a new record. A new record for exchanges between Taiwan and France.
She pointed out that Taiwan and France share the values of democracy and freedom, and are also important economic and trade partners. She looks forward to the continuous improvement of bilateral relations and the creation of more fruitful results in various fields.
The President also thanked the G7 foreign ministers meeting including France for issuing a joint statement, reaffirming the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and supporting Taiwan's international participation. Taiwan will continue to play a key role in the path of global democracy and economic development.
In his speech, Alain Richard said that their trip was to convey a message, which is to show their friendship with Taiwan, and to pay tribute to the performance of the Taiwan government and Taiwan society in various fields, especially in terms of freedom and democracy; He attaches great importance to Taiwan's security and will encourage the French government to pay more attention. The recent French warship passing through the Taiwan Strait is the best proof.
Richard also said that this trip is also to convey that French members of Congress are highly concerned about the security of Taiwan, and we will also encourage the French government to pay more attention to the security of the Taiwan Strait. Not long ago, a French warship passed through the Taiwan Strait area, which is the best proof.
Li Cha said that democratic countries share weal and woe, Taiwan and France have cooperated very closely over the years, and the French people are paying more and more attention to Taiwan. The French Congress hopes to strengthen mutual trust and security cooperation under the current tense international situation. They will also witness the French people's concern for Taiwan through exchanges with President Tsai and officials.
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The President of Guatemala and President Tsai visited Huade Kinetic Technology and invited Taiwanese factory to invest in Guatemala
Reporter : Ou Sumei / https://ec.ltn.com.tw/article/breakingnews/4282300, https://news.ltn.com.tw/news/politics/paper/1579678 / Image : President Tsai Ing-wen (middle) accompanied Guatemala President Jia Maidai (right) to visit Huade Kinetic Energy's China-Hong Kong factory in the morning of 26 April. (Photo by reporter Liao Yaodong)
President Tsai Ing-wen accompanied Guatemalan President Giammattei and National Assembly Speaker Rivera to visit Huade Kinetic Technology Company in Wuqi District, Taichung in the morning of 26 April 2023. President Tsai said that Huade Kinetic Technology Company is an electric bus manufacturer. With its benchmark of vehicle innovation and international layout, it has entered Japan, where it hopes to implement energy transformation and promote green transportation, while promoting the upgrading and development of Taiwan's industry, providing new opportunities for employment. Looking forward to this visit, it will be of great help to Guatemala in the country's development of green transportation, and both the Republic of China (Taiwan) and Guatemala will contribute to the goal of global net zero transformation; Giammattei invited Huade Kinetic Energy to invest in a factory in Guatemala.
President Tsai Ing-wen said that she went to Guatemala a few days ago. President Giammattei said that Guatemala passed the electric transportation bill last year and welcomed Taiwan's electric vehicle industry to invest in Guatemala, so she specially invited President Giammattei to come with her to learn about the development of Taiwan's electric vehicle industry.
President Tsai Ing-wen pointed out that the Huade Kinetic Technology Company visit today is a benchmark for electric vehicle innovation and the company can provide one-stop services. In addition to electric vehicles, there are also energy storage systems and smart charging schedules, and electric bus operation stations. The construction, software and hardware are very good, and the excellent strength has also allowed Huade Kinetic Energy to deploy internationally and enter the Japanese market.
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Taiwan's electric buses in trial operation in Guatemala
Image : President Tsai Ing-wen accompanied President Giammattei of the Republic of Guatemala to visit Huade Kinetic Energy’s China-Hong Kong factory yesterday. (Photo by reporter Liao Yaodong).
Tsai Ing-wen said that Taiwan's electric buses are already in trial operation in Guatemala, and it is believed that the continued strengthening of cooperation between the two countries will open up a wider manufacturing process for Taiwan's electric vehicle industry. It is hoped that while implementing energy transformation and promoting green transportation, it can drive the upgrading and development of the industry and provide new opportunities for employment. It is also expected that this visit will be of great help to the development of green transportation in Guatemala. In the future, she is happy to continue to share Taiwan's experience and technology in the electric vehicle industry, and to contribute to the goal of global net zero transformation together with Guatemala.
Giammattei expressed his gratitude to President Tsai for inviting him to visit the company that produced Taiwan's first electric bus. The hope of the earth is to build on similar investment projects to provide people in the world's metropolises with a more environmentally friendly choice of mobility. This eco-friendly choice can reduce carbon emissions and improve global warming.
Giammattei said that Guatemala has been rated as a country with high economic resilience in Central America, and it is also the country with the fastest and most stable economic recovery in Latin America in the post-epidemic era, with good investment conditions.
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Guatemala is the first Latin American country to approve the operation of electric vehicles
At present, a series of policies to attract foreign investment are being promoted, including tax incentives, free trade zones and excellent human resources. It is the first country in Central America and even Latin America to pass the development of electric vehicles. Electric vehicles are produced without tax pressure, and purchases do not need to pay taxes. There are not many countries in the world that have passed such laws and tax relief. Giammattei believes that under such a legal framework and favorable investment conditions, Huade Kinetics is so committed to electric vehicles and therefore enterprises like Huade that develop with green energy will definitely provide consumers with more environmentally friendly options.
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Guatemala's geographical advantage provides attractive production solutions
He also emphasized that because Guatemala has the geographical advantage of being close to the vast markets of Canada, the United States, Mexico and other free trade agreements of the Americas, it also provides attractive near-shoring production solutions. Therefore, products produced in Central America also enjoy relevant tariff reductions when they enter the US market. At present, Japanese auto parts manufacturer Yazaki Motors has set up a factory in Guatemala in February this year, with an initial investment of more than 10 million U.S. dollars and providing 1,400 job opportunities. It is expected to provide more than 14,000 job opportunities before 2026, and the factory is located in 11 foreign-funded special economic development zones in Guatemala.
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Giammattei affirms the foresight of the Taiwan government and enterprises
Giammattei pointed out that Guatemala is open to producers and provides a lot of convenience, and invites everyone to work together with the country to realize Guatemala's economic transformation, social development and prosperity. He also affirmed the foresight of the Taiwan government and enterprises in innovative and environment-friendly industries. He firmly believed that the friendship between Guatemala and the Republic of China would definitely be guaranteed in terms of bilateral cooperation, stable and permanent diplomatic relations, and close economic and trade academic exchanges. It can collide with more innovative, brilliant and mutually beneficial industrial investment opportunities, and invite Huade Kinetic Energy to invest and set up factories in Guatemala to market throughout Latin America.
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Huade as Asia's electric bus manufacturer promotes the localization of Taiwan's electric bus ecosystem
Cai Yuqing, chairman of Huade Kinetic Energy Company, said that Huade is a professional manufacturer of electric buses. With a high degree of vertical integration technology, it has the most advanced intelligent electric bus production line in Asia. When he served as the Minister of Transportation, he established the Transportation Industry Report, and combined with the Ministry of Economic Affairs to promote the localization of Taiwan's electric bus ecosystem. This is the key, which makes the technology of Taiwan's electric commercial vehicles advance by leaps and bounds. Huade management hope to use this to promote technical cooperation and talents in friendly countries in the future, train and provide carbon reduction and smart traffic information systems that are beneficial to people.
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Huade first ventured into Vietnam before setting up training team in South America
Cai Yuqing said that at present, the bus operation management platform software produced by Huade has a market share of 80% in Taiwan and has been successfully marketed in Vietnam. Three years ago, Huade started to set up a training team in South America, and in the future will promote Taiwan's electric vehicle related industries to the Americas.
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Lai Qingde hosts dinner for Giammattei, hopes Taiwan and Guatemala friendship will last forever
Image : Vice President Lai Ching-te hosted a dinner for Guatemalan President Giammattei, and gave him a special gift of 12 Paiwan glazed beads arranged in the shape of Taiwan. (taken from Presidential Palace web-site)
Vice President Lai Ching-te hosted a dinner at night of 26 April 2023 for Guatemalan President Alejandro Eduardo Giammattei Falla. He thanked President Giammattei for his friendship with the Republic of China (Taiwan), and hoped that the friendship between the two countries will last forever through cooperation and mutual prosperity.
In his speech, Vice President Lai once again, on behalf of the people of Taiwan, welcomed President Giammattei and the visiting delegation to support Taiwan with actions, especially at this critical moment, which is very meaningful. They are very moved and grateful for President Giammattei's unreserved support for Taiwan.
Lai Ching-te said that President Giammattei's speech in the Legislative Yuan was reported by the media, making people across the country feel that he is a warrior of democracy. We cherish President Giammattei's friendship with the Republic of China and Taiwan very much. It is hoped that the friendship between the two countries will last forever, and that mutual cooperation will bring prosperity to each other.
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Lai Ching-te explains the symbolic meaning of the glazed bead artwork
The vice president also explained the symbolic meaning of the glazed bead artwork he wanted to present to President Giammattei. He pointed out that there are 16 aboriginal ethnic groups in Taiwan, and this glazed bead belongs to the Paiwan ethnic group, and each bead has a special meaning. Among them is a precious pearl, which represents noble sentiments, and also symbolizes President Giammattei's insistence on democracy and freedom, as well as his friendship with Taiwan. There is also an alliance bead, which is used by tribes to form alliances with each other, symbolizing the alliance between Guatemala and the Republic of China (Taiwan), to jointly resist authoritarianism.
Vice President Lai explained that the coloured glaze beads are only used when the Paiwan people get married or form an alliance, and they are very precious. However, we arranged 12 colored glaze beads with special significance in the shape of Taiwan to express our respect and gratitude to President Giammattei.
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Giammattei's visit brings both countries closer in terms of politics, economy, culture and bilateral cooperation
Afterwards, President Giammattei said in his speech that real actions are worth a thousand words, and he believes that through this visit, the long-term alliance and friendship between the two countries can be demonstrated. The rich itinerary of this visit to Taiwan gave the government teams of both sides the opportunity to communicate in a harmonious atmosphere, and brought the two countries closer in terms of politics, economy, culture and bilateral cooperation.
Giammattei pointed out that Taiwan and Guatemala are actively promoting exchanges in various fields such as science and technology, economic development, human resources training, finance and finance, and culture. Affected by the epidemic, President Tsai chose to go to Guatemala for a state visit for the first time in three years, which is the best evidence of the close and friendly bilateral relations. His return visit this time has brought the relationship closer to each other and helped to strengthen and expand bilateral actions.
President Giammattei once again emphasized the nearly 90 years of diplomatic relations and brotherhood between the two countries. He said that Taiwan and Guatemala are democratic partners and allies, and they share the same belief in universal values such as freedom and human rights. He reiterated that the two countries, as democratic partners, must unite, cooperate and overcome different challenges ahead. He also hopes that this visit to Taiwan will further strengthen the partnership between the two countries, promote common prosperity, and continue to advance together with Taiwan on the path of seeking democracy and peace.
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Giammattei ends 4-day visit
Image : At the end of the 4-day visit, Guatemalan President Jamai Tai (right) took the plane to leave Taiwan this morning. Foreign Minister Wu Zhaoxie (left) went to see him off. Jia Maidai did not make a statement at the airport. (Photographed by reporter Yao Jiexiu)
Giammattei and his visiting delegation leaves Taoyuan for home at 10.10 am of 27 April 2023 by EVA Air flight BR6. Foreign Minister Wu Zhaoxie went to see him off. Before he boarded the plane, he did not make a statement at the airport, but directly shook hands with all the gift givers at the State Guest Gate who show their respects before boarding the flight.
Before boarding the plane, Giammattei hugged and said goodbye to Wu Zhaoxie, and shook hands with the on-site personnel one by one.
Jia Maidai led the delegation to Taiwan for 4 days. On the 25th, President Tsai Ing-wen welcomed him with a grand military salute in the square in front of the Presidential Palace. He also treated him with a state banquet and presented him with the "Jade Picking Medal". In the afternoon of the 25th, President Tsai and Vice President Lai Ching-te met him and exchanged in-depth views on issues of common concern.
On 25 April 2023, Giammattei visited the President of the Legislative Yuan, You Si-kun, and was awarded the "Congress First Class Medal of Honor". He also delivered a speech in the conference hall. He called on the international community and the free world to commit themselves to demanding respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of China (Taiwan).
On 26 April 2023, Giammattei and President Tsai went to Taichung to inspect the electric bus production line of Huade Kinetic Technology Company. On the same day, they also jointly opened the first Guatemala coffee image hall in Taipei, and walked across Taiwan with two Guatemala coffee fat trucks to started the ribbon-cutting ceremony, and in the evening, Vice President Lai hosted a banquet at the official residence to welcome Giammattei and all members of the visiting delegation.
More news on Giammattei's visit to Taiwan: https://search.ltn.com.tw/list?keyword=%E7%93%9C%E5%9C%B0%E9%A6%AC%E6%8B%89%E7%B8%BD%E7%B5%B1, https://staygate.blogspot.com/2023/04/president-giammatteis-two-precedents-in.html, https://staygate.blogspot.com/2023/04/recent-taiwan-paraguay-interactions.html
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