Direct translation
For the sake of the Cheng-Xi meeting, Cheng Li-wen sold out the Republic of China!
Report by : Wong Jie, Facebook / Editor : Li Guangsong / https://www.aboluowang.com/2026/0408/2369503.html
The "Cheng-Xi meeting" in April 2026 is not merely a political show, but a disastrous "semantic retreat" in the KMT's cross-strait discourse. KMT Chairperson Cheng Li-wen's claim that "the whole world adheres to the One-China policy" as a pass to Beijing, while seemingly a clever semantic maneuver, is in reality a complete annihilation of the "Republic of China" within the international and cross-strait context.
The "One-China, Different Interpretations" dividend upon which the KMT previously relied collapsed long ago after Beijing defined the 1992 Consensus as "jointly seeking unification." Cheng Li-wen's use of the U.S. and Europe's "One-China policy" discourse is essentially a disastrous misalignment. The U.S. and Europe's policy aims to maintain de facto relations with Taiwan without recognizing Beijing's sovereignty over Taiwan; however, if Taiwan's largest opposition party actively adopts this framework, it is tantamount to crippling itself in cross-strait dialogue, admitting that the "Republic of China" is not a "One-China" subject to different interpretations.
This feigned refusal to interpret is extremely ironic compared to her pre-departure performance of visiting the Cihu Mausoleum and reporting peace to Chiang Kai-shek. Chiang Kai-shek's lifelong commitment to "opposing communism, restoring the nation, and eliminating the communist bandits" has been reduced to a fig leaf of "understanding and blessing" in Chairman Cheng's words, a cover for her alignment with the CCP. When the symbol of the Republic of China's sovereignty is simplified to "Republic of China numbers" rather than "national status" in exchanges, the KMT has essentially abandoned the legal basis for viewing the CCP as equals.
To obtain that fleeting glimpse of a handshake with Xi Jinping, Cheng Li-wen is willing to make the Republic of China appear isolated in the eyes of its international allies. How can a narrative that requires "concealment" in the face of the other side convince the Taiwanese people that the KMT has the determination to safeguard sovereignty? This visit to China did not bring peace, but rather a cheap sell-off of the "Republic of China."
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Does the KMT know what it's saying? A critique of the KMT's advertisements
In mainland China, "lying flat" is a popular internet slang term among the younger generation, referring to a passive attitude of giving up excessive pursuit of social standards of success (such as buying a house, a car, getting married, and having children) in order to maintain a minimum standard of living and low desires in the face of a highly competitive environment. This is seen as a silent protest against "involution," advocating against being exploited like "leeks" (a metaphor for being taken advantage of).
The following is a detailed analysis of "lying flat":
1. Core Meaning and Daily Life
Rejecting Involution: This refers to ceasing to work hard in workplace or social competition, giving up, and adopting a "non-competitive" attitude.
Low-Desire Life: This is specifically manifested in "not dating, not getting married, not having children, not buying a house, not buying a car, and low-level consumption," maintaining only basic survival.
Psychological Defense: This is a psychological adaptation strategy for facing overwhelming life pressures (high housing prices, high-intensity work).
2. Usage Examples (Context)
"Society is treacherous, so I'll just lie down as a sign of respect." (Indicating a halt to competition)
"A moment of lying down is pleasant, but lying down all the time is even better." (Enjoying a low-desire life)
"I despise those who spend their entire lives working for concrete and steel and 'traditional family values'... I shouldn't be so exhausted." (The original intention of the "lying down culture")
"Others look down on me, but I'll lie down and let them mock me." (Indifferent to external opinions)
"Anyway, I'm just rotten, I'll wait until the boss yells at me." (Completely giving up at work)
3. Synonyms and Related Vocabulary
* **Depressed Culture:** An expression of pessimism, despair, and helplessness.
* **Buddhist-like:** An earlier term describing a state of indifference and detachment.
* **Giving Up:** Letting things continue to deteriorate without taking any action.
* **Leeks:** Young people at the grassroots level who are exploited by capitalists at work to support high housing prices.
* **Involution:** The opposite of "lying down," referring to meaningless, excessive internal competition.
4. Social Background and Evaluation
Background: Originating from a 2021 online post titled "Lying Down is Justice," reflecting the helplessness of young people amidst an economic slowdown.
Positive Evaluation: Viewed as a rational rebellion against capital and social pressure, pursuing personal dignity and freedom.
Negative Evaluation: Criticized by official Chinese media as "irresponsible," "lacking ambition," and "lying down is shameful."
The above content is from Google AI.
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