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News (1) to (4) / Reporter : Chen Zhengyu / https://news.ltn.com.tw/news/politics/paper/1584045
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Tsai Ing-wen: Political parties should not sell fear of war for the sake of elections
Image : President Tsai Ing-wen said at a press conference on the seventh anniversary of her inauguration yesterday that political parties should not sell fear of war for the benefit of elections, or even use fear to incite the people. (Photo by reporter Cong Changjin)
The 2024 presidential election has seen constant attacks and defenses. The KMT and other opposition camps even called the presidential election a campaign of peace against war. President Tsai Ing-wen said on 20 May 2023 that maintaining a peaceful and stable status quo is not only a global consensus, it is also the mainstream public opinion in Taiwan. Any political party and politician in Taiwan should work together on this consensus, instead of selling fear of war for the benefit of elections, or even using fear to incite the people of Taiwan.
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G7 talks about Taiwan Strait security, Taiwanese should not underestimate themselves
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and U.S. President Joe Biden held talks on the eve of the Group of Seven (G7) summit, emphasizing the importance of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. Tsai Ing-wen said at the press conference on the seventh anniversary of her inauguration yesterday that it is a global consensus to maintain the status quo of peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. Now Taiwan is the Taiwan of the world. Not only does it play a key role in the global supply chain, but the Taiwan Strait is also an important lifeline for world trade. It is the front line of democracy and freedom.
Tsai Ing-wen said that as Fumio Kishida mentioned a few days ago, Taiwan’s security is a common global issue. Therefore, the Taiwanese should not underestimate themselves. They should have a global structure and a sense of responsibility. Taiwan will also work hard with all countries in the world with the same ideas. Let's work together to promote regional peace, stability and prosperity.
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The U.S. military aid project is under discussion
Tsai Ing-wen responded to the approval by the U.S. Congress to provide Taiwan with US$500 million in military aid through the Presidential Appropriation Authority (PDA) so that the strengthening of the national army's overall combat power will not be delayed. At present, the national security and defense departments are discussing the project with the U.S. side, and the people of the country will be informed at that time.
Tsai Ing-wen said that in the next year or even longer, no matter who is in power, they have a common responsibility to maintain the status quo of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. Therefore, she will hold this attitude in the last year of her term, hoping to contribute to the development of Taiwan in the future. To lay some foundations, whether it is economic and people's livelihood issues or national defense and diplomacy, she said, "We hope that we can finish it when we can, and make plans if we can't finish it, so that the future government can continue to do it."
Tsai Ing-wen emphasized that in terms of foreign relations, especially relations with the United States, the government will maintain long-term communication and continue to cooperate with other countries to jointly maintain regional peace and security, while maintaining policy stability and maintaining communication with all parties. She hopes that the future president will and can refer to and even use this processing mechanism and mode.
As for the public opinion that voting for the DPP is "voting for war," Tsai Ing-wen responded that war is not an option for the world, nor is it an option for Taiwan. Maintaining a peaceful and stable status quo is not only a global consensus, but also the mainstream opinion of Taiwan.
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Do not use fear to incite abandonment of freedom
Tsai Ing-wen also called on any political parties and politicians in Taiwan to work together on this consensus, instead of selling fear of war for the benefit of elections, or even using fear to incite the people of Taiwan, and exchange our freedom and democracy.
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Tsai Ing-wen responds to G7
Reporter : Zou Jingwen / https://news.ltn.com.tw/news/politics/paper/1584046 / Image : President Tsai Ing-wen chose to hold a press conference on May 20, which has been in office for seven years. It coincides with the G7 Hiroshima Summit. Internally, she is reporting to the people. Externally, she is acting as the head of state of Taiwan to respond to international demands. It has dual purposes. . (Photo by reporter Cong Changjin)
20 May 2023 is the first day of President Tsai's seven-year inauguration and eighth-year term. It also coincides with the G7 Hiroshima Summit. President Tsai chose to hold a press conference on 20 May Internally, she is reporting to the people and externally. as the role of Taiwan's head of state, she is responding to international demands, and the conference has a dual purpose.
The part of the report to the people of the country is clear. There is no need to comment too much. Seize the opportunity to respond in advance to the joint statement that the leaders of the G7 must be concerned about the stability of the Taiwan Strait. In fact, it also highlights Taiwan as a world island. The future of Taiwan is the future of the world. Taiwan is sure to always connect with the Democratic International and the importance of dialogue.
This year's G7, under the leadership of Prime Minister Kishida of Japan, focused particularly high-profile issues on authoritarian threats to regional security. Faced with Russia's aggression against Ukraine, and CCP China's military and economic expansion against neighboring countries, it was directly put on the table, and solutions were discussed. Consensus should be established in response to measures; the invitations were not limited to the seven countries themselves, and Zelenskyy was invited to participate in the meeting. At the same time, India, Brazil, South Korea, Vietnam, Australia, Indonesia, the Cook Islands, and the Comoros were also invited. The heart is directly proportional to the sense of crisis, so it has attracted much attention.
For quite some time, through the clear statements of various countries, it can be clearly understood that the position of maintaining the status quo and opposing the use of force to disrupt peace is no longer just Taiwan's proposition on the Taiwan Strait issue, but a principle that is agreed by major advanced countries in the world. We are looking for all possible ways to ensure that this is a very precious moment and a reliable force. Therefore, President Tsai emphasized at the press conference: Taiwan, which is at risk, is a responsible risk controller. Issues across the Taiwan Strait must be resolved peacefully. War is not an option. The Taiwan government will keep its promise and maintain the status quo. This is especially for the world to hear.
President Tsai’s considerations are precisely the responsibilities and conditions that the leaders of Taiwan, a special country, must shoulder at all times. Yesterday, the press conference was asked about the qualities that the next president must possess. Her answer also revolved around the issue of handling international issues. One piece must be the profound conclusion accumulated over the years. This reminder is applicable to all candidates. They must think clearly about the reason? Where do you want to take Taiwan? It is necessary to be able to clearly tell the leaders of the people with actual performance as soon as possible: Are you ready?
News (6) to (9) / Reporter : Chen Zhengyu / https://news.ltn.com.tw/news/politics/paper/1584055, https://news.ltn.com.tw/news/politics/paper/1584054
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Tsai affirmed Lai Ching-te has the characteristics of a leader
Image :Tsai Ing-wen was interviewed at the press conference for the seventh anniversary of her administration yesterday and said that Taiwan is currently facing various international challenges. She hopes that the next president will be able to handle international affairs and should have some necessary recognition and ability traits. (Photo by reporter Cong Changjin)
President Tsai Ing-wen made an inventory yesterday that the next president must have the ability to communicate, share values with the world and participate in practice, have a strong will to defend himself, and organize and lead a national security team. She also affirmed that the chairman of the Democratic Progressive Party and Presidential candidate Lai Ching-te has such conditions.
In the 2024 election, Lai Ching-te, New Taipei Mayor Hou You-yi, and People's Party Chairman Ko Wen-je represented the Democratic Progressive Party, the Kuomintang, and the People's Party to compete for the presidency.
Tsai Ing-wen was interviewed at the press conference for the seventh anniversary of her administration yesterday and said that Taiwan is currently facing various international challenges. She hopes that the next president will be able to handle international affairs and should have some necessary recognition and ability traits. First, to be able to find the greatest common denominator in the face of domestic differences of opinion and a complex international environment, and to shape the position that is most beneficial to Taiwan. It is also necessary to maintain the stability of foreign policies in order to gain international trust.
Second, it is necessary to have the ability to communicate with the people including the diplomatic field, strategy, and communication with the people. Third, be able to share values with the world and actively participate in the practice of these values. Fourth, there must be a strong will to self-defense so that Taiwan has sufficient self-defense capabilities. Fifth, we must be able to organize and lead a professional national security team. National security is a highly professional field that requires the joint input of people with experience and strategic thinking.
Tsai Ing-wen believes that Lai Ching-te has held many important positions at the local and central levels. In the past few years, he has considerable experience in the national security team and has a considerable degree of qualifications; and based on her frequent working experience with Lai Ching-te, Lai has many qualities suitable for serving as a national leader. Humans hope to show more characteristics. This is what the society needs to see. Through elections, everyone can feel it.
The media asked, how to pass on the election experience to Lai Ching-te? Tsai Ing-wen said that she has been elected president three times. During the process, many people worked together to support her and accumulated considerable team experience, which has largely been converted into the foundation of governance and made the country's governance better.
However, Tsai Ing-wen said frankly that as the current president, she wants to tell everyone one thing, "Being a president cannot be taught, but to show one's own ability and empathize with the public. This is the key point."
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Lai strikes back: Democracy and freedom are not KMT DNA
Image : Democratic Progressive Party presidential candidate Lai Ching-te said yesterday that democracy and freedom are not in the DNA of the Kuomintang. Taiwan's current democracy and freedom are the sacrifices and hard work of the Taiwanese, not the KMT. (Photo by reporter Cong Changjin)
Kuomintang (KMT) presidential candidate Hou You-yi criticized, DPP presidential candidate Lai Ching-te called this election a choice between democracy and autocracy, "Democracy and freedom are our DNA, don't tear Taiwan apart ". Lai Ching-te retorted on 20 May that democracy and freedom are not the DNA of the Kuomintang. If, as Hou said, how could the freedom and democracy of the Republic of China last for only 40 years? Taiwan’s current democracy and freedom are the sacrifices and dedication of the Taiwanese, not given by the KMT.
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Democracy is what the people of Taiwan fought for
Lai Ching-te was interviewed and pointed out that democracy and freedom are not the DNA of the Kuomintang. It was "not" in the era of the Kuomintang's autocratic rule in the past. Even now the Kuomintang's recruitment of presidential candidates is full of black boxes, and there is no spirit of democracy and freedom; if Hou You-yi said democracy and freedom is the DNA of the Kuomintang, why has the freedom and democracy of the Republic of China had only been forty years?
Lai urged that if Hou You-yi wants to talk about freedom and democracy, he must first understand the history of Taiwan's democratic movement. Taiwan's current democracy and freedom are won by Taiwanese people's sacrifices, dedication, and untold hardships, not given by the KMT; Standing on the opposite side is the ruler, the oppressor, and the object of the people's resistance and innovation.
He pointed out that today Taiwan's democracy has been shared by the people and has been praised by the international community, but Taiwan's democracy is facing an unprecedented crisis from China's verbal and military threats; Military intimidation means conducting military exercises in the Taiwan Strait and not giving up force to attack Taiwan.
Lai Ching-te said that regardless of accepting civil attacks or succumbing to military threats, Taiwan’s sovereignty will be gone, and the Republic of China will no longer exist in Taiwan. Without sovereignty, how can Taiwan’s freedom and democracy be maintained; this is why the 2024 presidential election is very important. The reason is to continue to grow Taiwan on the road of democracy, or to go back, return to the "one China" framework, and enter the embrace of autocracy.
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Regret Hou accepted the 1992 Consensus and the One China Principle
"This election is a choice between democracy and autocracy," Lai Ching-te emphasized. It is a pity to see the candidates nominated by the KMT accept the 1992 Consensus and the "one China" principle. This concept has no way to ensure Taiwan's democracy and freedom; Taiwan belongs to China, not anyone in Taiwan. It is wrong to find a scapegoat for China in Taiwan.
In response to Hou You-yi and the People's Party presidential candidate Ko Wen-je's statement that if the elected president is willing to go to the Legislative Yuan to report on the state of the country, Lai Ching-te responded that neither Hou nor Ke has experience in Congress. Whether the Kuomintang or the Democratic Progressive Party is in power, the president is willing to go to the Legislative Yuan to report on the country.
As for why it could not be done? Lai Ching-te said that no matter whether the opposition party is the Kuomintang or the Democratic Progressive Party, they all require the president to be questioned by the legislators after the state report, just like the Premier, is not a matter of the president's personal will.
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Criticize Hou You-yi for comparing Japan and South Korea to the two sides of the Taiwan strait DPP: Hou is reversing right and wrong, spliting Taiwan
Reporter : Chen Yun / https://news.ltn.com.tw/news/politics/breakingnews/4308274 / Image : DPP spokesman Zhuo Guanting. (file photo)
KMT presidential candidate Hou Youyi participated in the online program "Chairman's Lecture" last night, and delivered a speech on "Our Taiwan, Our Dream", mentioning Japan and South Korea as common interests and Future development Abandoning century-old grievances and prejudices is our model. The Democratic Progressive Party criticizes today that one must have common sense without knowledge. Hou Yi Japan and South Korea mistakenly compared cross-strait relations, ignoring that Japan and South Korea have no ambition to annex each other, and even turning the victim into the perpetrator. This kind of joke about Taiwan's future The fallacy is the actual division of Taiwan.
DPP spokesperson Zhuo Guanting said that Hou You-yi said that the 23 million population is now the DNA of democracy and freedom. The point is just as DPP Chairman Lai Ching-te emphasized that democracy and freedom are not the DNA of the KMT. Taiwan’s current democracy and freedom are sacrificed by Taiwanese dedication and hard work are earned, not given by the Kuomintang or Hou You-yi. Hou You-yi, please think back to the past period of history, claiming to be in accordance with the law, never expressed any apology to Zheng Nanrong and his survivors, and even flaunted the DNA of democracy and freedom, which is outrageous to the extreme.
Zhuo Guanting said that Hou You-yi needs to have common sense without knowledge. He uses a simple dichotomy to talk about cross-strait relations, and even deliberately cites Japan-South Korea relations to make a wrong analogy between the two sides of the strait and confuse the public. Hou You-yi's fallacy of joking about Taiwan's future is actually splitting Taiwan.
Zhuo Guanting emphasized that since the DPP came to power, it has never changed its position of wishing for peace in cross-strait relations, nor has it given up any chance for peace. The only focus is to uphold the principles of "reciprocity" and "dignity". It is not a preset position, but the KMT's so-called cross-strait exchanges require Taiwan to give up its sovereignty and agree with the "1992 Consensus" set by Communist China. Within the framework of one China, this is also unacceptable to all Taiwanese people.
Zhuo Guanting said that Hou You-yi talked about Japan and South Korea abandoning historical stereotypes and cooperating with each other, but in the final analysis, except Japan and South Korea, they have no ambition to annex each other. This kind of cooperation is to counter China's authoritarian expansion. Dare to face it, so simply use wrong analogies to confuse the public and mislead the people of the country.
Zhuo Guanting emphasized that the international community, including the United States, Japan, South Korea, and the Philippines, all know that it is CCP China that is undermining cross-strait peace and stability and threatening regional peace. What Hou You-yi said is to treat the victim as the perpetrator and reverse the truth. For a period of time, they continued to sell the fear of war, but called the DPP's war preparations a provocation, which not only made it unacceptable to all Taiwanese people, but also hurt and destroyed the brothers and sisters of the national army who stick to their posts and guard their homes with solidarity.
Zhuo Guanting emphasized that Taiwan is at the forefront of the democratic defense line. In addition to strengthening Taiwan's self-defense, the DPP government has also continued to deepen cooperation with democratic countries with the same concept and adhere to our democratic and free way of life. It has been recognized by the international community. In the face of China's civil attack and military threats, we should be more united and show our determination to protect our homeland.
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Lai Ching-te: Unity can prevent China from acting rashly
Reporter : Yan Hongjun / https://news.ltn.com.tw/news/politics/breakingnews/4308531
Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) presidential candidate Lai Ching-te came to Changhua County todayon 21 May 2023. Before attending the inaugural meeting of the "Changhua County Friends of Trust Association", he specially went to Ciyun Temple in Dacun Township to offer incense. The township with the "most surname Lai" in Taiwan, with a population of more than 40,000, and nearly 70% of them surnamed Lai. Ciyun Temple is the local religious center. Lai Ching-te came here to offer incense four years ago. Come here, the purpose of fighting for the source of clan tickets is self-evident.
Lai Ching-te shouted to the folks that the G7 is being held in Hiroshima, Japan. The most powerful countries in the world are worried about Communist China's military expansion. How can the Republic of China (Taiwan) achieve peace? That is, we must enhance our own strength and stand together with democratic countries to jointly exert the power of deterrence and maintain sovereignty and democracy. This is true peace.
Lai Ching-te said that the seven major industrial countries issued a joint statement yesterday, warning that China's air forces in the East China Sea and the South China Sea have caused instability in the Indo-Pacific region. Allowing China to threaten relatively weak countries with its economy, and South Korean President Yoon Suk-yue also said during his visit to the United States that North Korea’s problems are the world’s problems, and the Republic of China’s problems are not only Taiwan’s problems, but also the world’s problems. The attitude across the Taiwan Strait has been decided. Let's all stand together. Unity can prevent Communist China from acting rashly.
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Hou You-yi ridiculed Tainan people for having no eyes! South City Councilor Tsu Tsing-hian: Hou is unqualified to be a presidential candidate
Reporter : Cai Wenju / https://news.ltn.com.tw/news/politics/breakingnews/4308327 / Image : Hou You-yi sang double reeds with Xie Longjie last night in Sanchong, New Taipei. When talking about Xie being elected mayor, he joked, "People in Tainan have no eyes!". (Retrieved from Tsu Tsing-hian's Facebook page)
Chinese Kuomintang presidential candidate Hou Youyi sang double reeds with Tainan City Councilor Xie Longjie last night in Xinbei Sanchong. When talking about Xie Longjie not being elected mayor, Hou teased "Tainan people have no eyes!" DPP Tainan City Councilor Tsu Tsing-hian criticized Hou on 21 May 2023 that a politician who openly ridiculed voters for having no eyes is not qualified to be a presidential candidate at all.
Tsu Tsing-hian said that when Hou You-yi and Xie Longjie sang the double reed, they said surprisingly: "Tainan people have no eyes!" Ironically, before this, Hou earlier emphasized in his speech that "freedom and democracy are the DNA of all Taiwanese."
Tsu Tsing-hian criticized that citizens who truly believe in freedom and democracy will not reprimand voters for being blind just because the election results are not as expected. Citizens who truly write freedom and democracy in their DNA will not bow down in front of authoritarians and cooperate with the Chinese Communist Party to recognize the 1992 consensus of "one country, two systems".
He said that truly free and democratic citizens know that showing weakness to the dictator will only fuel the dictator's ambition of aggression and make aggression unavoidable. We hope that generations of Taiwanese will live in a free and democratic country, and we will never let Taiwan become a second Hong Kong.
Tsu Tsing-hian said that the most basic logic is that only by preparing for war can we avoid war. We hope to elect a government and Congress that can truly unite Taiwan, walk side by side with the World League of Democracy, and firmly protect freedom and democracy. Hou You-yi lacks the value and belief in freedom and democracy, and his usual conversations are empty and tasteless, and he is full of loopholes when he wants to talk about ideas. A politician who openly ridicules voters for their lack of eyesight and whose values cannot stand the test is not only unqualified as a presidential candidate, but even a qualified citizen of a liberal democratic country may be questionable.
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Hou You-yi called Tainan people "eyeless" Lin Yijin: Hou lacks democratic literacy
Reporter : Chen Yun / https://news.ltn.com.tw/news/politics/breakingnews/4308383 / Image : DPP Tainan Legislator Lin Yijin believes that Hou Youyi's out-of-order speech is the most lacking of democratic literacy. (Provided by Lin Yijin's office)
KMT presidential candidate Hou You-yi participated in the online program "Chairman's Lecture" with Tainan City Councilor Xie Longjie at night of 20 May 2023 . He commented, "People in Tainan are eyeless." DPP Tainan Legislator Lin Yijin asked Hou Youyi to apologize to the citizens of Tainan. She said that Hou Youyi's out-of-order speech is the most lack of democratic literacy, and it also proves that democracy and freedom are really not the DNA of the Kuomintang.
"Mr. Hou You-yi should apologize to all Tainan citizens!" Lin Yijin pointed out that in this democratic era, voting is everyone's freedom. Even if the votes are not as expected, we should thank the voters for their encouragement, and then work harder.
Lin Yijin said that if the candidate she supported was not elected, she loses her grace and criticizes the people for not having eyes, which is the most lack of democratic literacy.
She believes that from the KMT’s presidential recruitment to Hou Youyi’s out-of-order speeches, we can clearly see that democracy and freedom are really not in the KMT’s DNA.
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Hou You-yi does not support the 1992 Consensus? Lai Ching-te: Hou should clearly explain to the people of the country
Reporter : Yan Hongjun / https://news.ltn.com.tw/news/politics/breakingnews/4308691 / Image : Lai Ching-te asked Hou Youyi again, "If you deny that you supported the 1992 Consensus", you can now show whether you support the 1992 Consensus. (Photo by reporter Yan Hongjun)
DPP presidential candidate and vice president Lai Qingde said in an interview earlier that he regretted seeing KMT presidential candidate Hou Youyi accept the 1992 consensus and the one-China principle; Hou camp in response denied saying it publicly. In response to this, Lai Ching-te commented when asked by the media today, "If you deny that you supported the 1992 Consensus, you (Hou You-yi) can now express whether you support the 1992 Consensus."
Lai Ching-te said that Ma Ying-jeou and Chi Li-lun of the Kuomintang supported the 1992 Consensus and carried out cooperation and exchanges with CCP China based on the 1992 Consensus. Then Hou You-yi is the presidential candidate of the Kuomintang, how can he deny that he did not mention it? Then he can stand up and say it now, clearly explaining to the Chinese people whether he supports the 1992 Consensus or not.
In addition, regarding Hou You-yi's live webcast last night, sharing the stage with former Tainan city councilor Xie Longjie, Hou bluntly said that Xie Longjie was not elected mayor of Tainan because "Tainan people have no eyes." Lai said that it is the right of the citizens of Tainan to elect the mayor of Tainan. Mayor Hou cannot criticize the citizens of Tainan for not having eyes just because the candidate of the Kuomintang was not elected.
Lai Ching-te said that Hou Youyi's words like this prove that the Kuomintang really does not have the DNA of democracy and freedom.
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Criticizing Tainan people for being "eyeless" has caused public outrage Wang Dingyu: Hou Youyi's DNA has no freedom and democracy!
Image : Hou Youyi thanked Long Jie for not being elected mayor of Tainan last year because "Tainan people have no eyes." Wang Dingyu criticized the speech for revealing his acrimonious, authoritarian and domineering nature. (file photo)
Hou You-yi, Mayor of New Taipei City and KMT presidential candidate, participated in the online program "Chairman's Lecture" with Tainan City Councilor Xie Longjie last night (20 May). His comment "Tainan people have no eyes", sparks criticism from the outside world. In this regard, DPP legislator Wang Dingyu bluntly said that Hou You-yi's speech revealed his acrimonious, authoritarian and domineering nature, and he is not qualified to be the head of state at all.
When Hou You-yi and Xie Longjie participated in the online program "Chairman's Lecture" on Saturday, he mentioned that Xie Longjie lost the nine-in-one election last year, and joked that it was because Tainan voters "have no eyes". Legislators Guo Guowen, Lin Yijin and others from the Tainan City area of the Democratic Progressive Party jumped out and asked Hou You-yi to apologize to Tainan people and for lack of democratic values; Legislator Lin Junxian was also bitter: "We Tainan people are not worthy of such nobility. If you join the Kuomintang, you will look down on them Hou Youyi in the south".
Wang Dingyu also posted a post on Facebook today to denounce, "This kind of acrimonious and frivolous statement, is Hou Youyi qualified to be elected president? Election is the choice of the people. If you win the election, don't run away and do your job well. If you lose the election, review your own shortcomings. Thank you people who support it. This kind of "no eyes" that does not support their own people just proves that the Kuomintang and Hou You-yi have no freedom and democracy in their DNA! Hou Youyi's acrimonious, authoritarian and domineering nature is fully revealed!"
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Hsieh Long Jie was not elected mayor "Tainan people have no eyes" Hou You-yi admitted that the words were not comprehensive
Reporter : Lai Xiaotong / https://news.ltn.com.tw/news/politics/breakingnews/4308740 / Image : New Taipei Mayor Hou Youyi, who was recruited by the Kuomintang to run for president, participated in an event with Tainan City Councilor Xie Longjie yesterday, and commented how "Tainan people have no eyes" when Xie was not elected mayor. For this, Hou apologized on Facebook today, saying frankly that he did not use enough words comprehensive. (file photo)
The mayor of New Taipei City, Hou Youyi, who is running for the presidency on behalf of the Kuomintang, participated in an online program with Tainan City Councilor Xie Longjie yesterday. They talked about Xie's unelected mayor saying that "Tainan people have no eyes." On this criticism gaffe, Hou You-yi said frankly on Facebook, "I am in a hurry at the moment, and my words are not thorough enough", and I will speak more accurately in the future."
Hou Youyi said that Chiayi is his hometown where he grew up, and Tainan is a close neighbour. His childhood impression of Fucheng is a place with profound history, culture, food and human touch. Yesterday, he and Xie Longjie talked about the current situation in Tainan at an event. They both felt extremely heavy about the various changes that Tainan has experienced over the years.
Hou You-yi said that he held grievances for the citizens of Tainan. The cultural capital of Tainan deserves better development, and the citizens of Tainan deserve a better mayor. , Fishermen speak out and fight for the rights and interests of citizens. If Xie Longjie is given the opportunity to serve Tainan, he believes Xie will bring a different atmosphere to Tainan.
Hou You-yi said that based on his compassion for the citizens of Tainan, he was in a hurry and his words were not thorough enough. He sincerely apologized to the citizens of Tainan. In the future, he will speak more precisely to express his concerns about the current situation and go all out Make Taiwan better.
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Hou You-yi called the country "a hundred wastes waiting to be lifted" Wang Dingyu's Facebook post criticized the Kuomintang's ruling achievements as "a piece of ruins"
Image : Wang Dingyu's post map compares the achievements of Tsai Ing-wen and Ma Ying-jeou in power. (picture taken from Facebook)
On the 17th, the Kuomintang called Hou Youyi, the mayor of New Taipei City, who had just been re-elected for half a year, to run for the next president. The before and after comparison charts show that the achievements of the Chinese Kuomintang in power are simply "a piece of ruins"!
Wang Dingyu said in a Facebook post that the Chinese Kuomintang has the nerve to say that Taiwan is "a waste of money to be raised". Just looking at the "helping the old and bringing the young" children and the elderly's long-term care funds have increased a lot. As for the "Hou Hou as a representative" The quality of governance and understanding of state affairs can only be described in one word as "abandoned"!
Netizens commented after seeing the post, "There is no harm without comparison, it is really judgement", "Self-righteous! Actually it is nothing! Hahahaha laugh!", "Ahou is still living in the 50s", "It means that if the police state is currently a waste of time," "The KMT really has a good style and can win the war."
Image : There is a big difference between the two in terms of long-term care funding, and Tsai Ing-wen wins. (picture taken from Facebook)
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Coincidentally met with Taiwan delegation, Tedros still said: Joining the WHO requires the consent of member states
Reporter : Lu Yixuan / https://news.ltn.com.tw/news/politics/breakingnews/4308637 / Image : The World Health Assembly (WHA) kicked off today and held a walking event, and many overseas Chinese also enthusiastically participated. Coincidentally, the Taiwan United Nations Association Advocacy Group and hundreds of Taiwanese overseas Chinese who participated in the parade met World Health Organization (WHO) Secretary-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. The picture shows New Taipei City Councilor Chen Naiyu expressing Taiwan's demands to Tedros. (Provided by the Propaganda Group of the United Nations Association of Taiwan)
The World Health Assembly (WHA) kicked off on 21 May 2023 and held a walking event, and many overseas Chinese also enthusiastically participated. Coincidentally, the Taiwan United Nations Association Advocacy Group and hundreds of Taiwanese overseas Chinese who participated in the parade met World Health Organization (WHO) Secretary-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. New Taipei City councilor Chen Naiyu, physician Shi Shuhua, Du Chengzhe and others expressed Taiwan's desire to participate in the appeal, and the overseas Chinese shouted slogans around Tan: "TAIWAN FOR WHO!" However, Tedros did not reply directly, but kept repeating that the Taiwan issue of joining WHO is decided by vote of WHO members.
The WHO held a "Wall the Talk" event on the morning of the 21st, Swiss time. The Taiwan United Nations Association for the Advancement of the Taiwan WHO's mission to Geneva to convey Taiwan's demands unexpectedly met WHO Secretary-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on the way. IA member asked Tedros face to face, "Do you support Taiwan to join the WHO?"
Tedros did not reply directly, but kept repeating that the issue of Taiwan's accession to the WHO was decided by the votes of more than 190 members of the WHO. Chen Naiyu responded immediately: "Viruses cannot be decided by voting, and human rights cannot be decided by voting!"
Physicians Du Chengzhe and Shi Shuhua also expressed to Tedros that he can decide to invite Taiwan to become an observer of the World Health Assembly with his authority as Secretary-General. Unexpectedly, Tedros continued repeating that "more than 190 member states need to vote to decide."
Regarding Tedros's answers, Mr. Chen Naiyu said helplessly afterwards, "Is he a friend of Hou Hou's GPT?"
Zeng Congkai, deputy head of the WHO propaganda mission, said in an interview that many overseas Chinese said that this is a historic moment, because they express the voice of the Taiwanese people face to face. Zeng Congkai also said that perhaps because of the loud voices supporting Taiwan's participation in recent years, Tedros' attitude has changed and softened from the past. He was quite patient when explaining, but he still repeated that Taiwan's participation must be approved by the majority of member states.
In the end, Chen Naiyu gave Tedros the Taiwan black bear puppet with Taiwan written in his hand, hoping that he would remember the aspirations of the Taiwanese people and do the right thing!
Image : The World Health Assembly (WHA) kicked off today and held a walking event, and many overseas Chinese also enthusiastically participated. Coincidentally, the Taiwan United Nations Association Advocacy Group and hundreds of Taiwanese overseas Chinese who participated in the parade met World Health Organization (WHO) Secretary-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. The overseas Chinese surrounded Tedros and shouted slogans calling for Taiwan to join the WHO. (Provided by the Propaganda Group of the United Nations Association of Taiwan)
Image : The World Health Assembly (WHA) kicked off today and held a walking event, and many overseas Chinese also enthusiastically participated. Coincidentally, the Taiwan United Nations Association Propaganda Group and hundreds of overseas Chinese who participated in the parade met the Secretary-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. The Taiwanese overseas Chinese immediately surrounded Tedros Adhanom with slogans, calling for Taiwan to join the WHO. (Provided by the Propaganda Group of the United Nations Association of Taiwan)
Image : The World Health Assembly (WHA) kicked off today and held a walking event, and many overseas Chinese also enthusiastically participated. Coincidentally, the Taiwan United Nations Association Advocacy Group and hundreds of Taiwanese overseas Chinese who participated in the parade met World Health Organization (WHO) Secretary-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. The picture shows a group photo of doctor Shi Shuhua and Tedros. (Provided by the Propaganda Group of the United Nations Association of Taiwan)
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Lee Dong-heon raised the five-star flag and was kicked out. Tainan coach: It’s just good for people without martial arts to betray the country
Image : The coach who taught Li Dongxian commented on him, "People who have no martial arts will betray the teacher, betray the country and betray friends, just right!" The picture shows the picture of Li Dongxian joining the Communist Party spread on the Internet. The coach identified Lee Dong-heon as the man in black. (provided by readers)
Lee Dong-heon, a Taiwanese who has lived in China for a long time, recently participated in the Taekwondo competition of the Asia-Pacific Adult Games held in South Korea in his own name. After winning the bronze medal, he raised the five-star flag, which caused criticism. The Tainan City Taekwondo Committee today questioned Lee's willingness to be a pawn in the Chinese United Front for his personal development in China, misleading the society, and losing the spirit of sportsmanship. The committee strongly condemns him.
Lee Dong-heon is a very controversial person in Tainan. The Taekwondo community in Tainan does not think well of him, and everyone does not want to talk to him, does not want to have anything to do with him, and does not keep in touch with him. A coach who taught him commented on him, "He will betray his teacher, a person without martial arts, betray the country, betray his friends, just right!"
Cai Wangquan, chairman of the Nanshi Taekwondo Committee, said that Lee Dong-heon is from Tainan, but he is not a member of the Tainan City Taekwondo Committee, nor is he a coach of the association. He does not have a legal gym in Tainan, nor can he teach Taekwondo in Tainan. He is a controversial figure in Tainan. Mentioning his behaviour of raising the five-star flag this time, the Tainan Taekwondo community also shook their heads.
Cai Wangquan said that as early as 5 or 6 years ago, Lee Dong-heon left Tainan to develop in China due to financial disputes with senior coaches. He participated in the competition in his own name this time. The Taiwan "TPE" Taekwondo uniform he was wearing should have been made by himself, but he held up the five-star flag when he won the competition. This is to confuse the public and mislead the public. The act is very immoral. In order to develop in China, he used the game to express his loyalty to Chinese Communist politics and belittle his own country, which is very undesirable and contrary to the spirit of sportsmanship.
Taekwondo sportsman has financial disputes with senior coaches
Cai Wangquan said that everyone can sign up to participate in the taekwondo competition of the Asian Pacific Games, and the difficulty is not high. In the past, Lee participated in the selection of national players, but he was not selected because he was not strong enough. Therefore, he has never represented Tainan and Taiwan in the competition. Coaches who know him well criticize him for not having the spirit of martial arts, not respecting teachers, and asking everyone to ignore him. He just wants to be famous. Because of financial disputes with senior coaches, he may not dare to come back to Taiwan now.
Image : Lee Dong-heon participated in the Taekwondo competition, and raised the five-star flag after winning, that caused criticism. A netizen on Facebook PO Li led him and another Taiwanese to join the Communist Party, but the post has since been withdrawn. (taken from the Internet)
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