Cheng Li-Wen Visits China, DPP: KMT's Inaction is Submission to Xi Jinping
The DPP criticized Cheng Li-Wen's visit to China, asserting that the KMT's inaction is submission to Xi Jinping and sacrifices Taiwan's sovereignty and security. DPP spokesperson Wu Tsung highlighted the CCP's escalating military threats against Taiwan, including over 420 sorties by Chinese aircraft and 12 incursions by coast guard vessels near Kinmen in the first quarter alone. Wu accused Cheng's visit of being entirely orchestrated by the CCP and criticized the KMT for obstructing the annual budget and delaying arms procurement legislation, thereby weakening Taiwan's self-defense capabilities. He urged Cheng to explicitly oppose Xi Jinping's 'One Country, Two Systems' proposal for Taiwan.
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The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) issued a press release, with Wu Tsung stating that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has a military budget of up to NT$8.8 trillion this year, and its military and verbal intimidation against Taiwan continues to escalate. In the first quarter of this year alone, the CCP has launched at least 10 "joint combat readiness patrols," over 420 sorties by Chinese aircraft harassing Taiwan, 12 incursions by coast guard vessels into Kinmen's restricted waters, and the CCP's "shadow fleet" has repeatedly damaged Taiwan's submarine cables. On the eve of the "Xi-Cheng meeting," the CCP even announced that a large area of offshore airspace would be designated as a "no-fly zone with unlimited altitude" for 40 days, proving that the CCP is the culprit undermining regional peace and stability.
Wu Tsung emphasized that in the face of the CCP's continuous malice towards Taiwan, Cheng Li-Wen's trip completely succumbed to the CCP. The itinerary was entirely orchestrated by the CCP, with the Taiwan Affairs Office announcing the schedule first, taking Chinese airlines, and media arrangements also fully handled by the Taiwan Affairs Office.
Wu Tsung pointed out that the Kuomintang (KMT) has simultaneously obstructed this year's general budget in the Legislative Yuan and attempted to postpone negotiations on the "Arms Procurement Act," weakening Taiwan's self-defense resilience. The KMT's inaction is submission to Xi Jinping, sacrificing Taiwan's sovereignty and security, and kneeling to the CCP.
Wu Tsung questioned whether Cheng Li-Wen, who chose to completely surrender in the face of the CCP's threat, "dares to explicitly oppose Xi Jinping's 'One Country, Two Systems' proposal for Taiwan" given that Xi Jinping has already clearly stated that the core of the "1992 Consensus" is one China.
Wu Tsung reminded Cheng Li-Wen that according to the "Act Governing Relations Between the People of the Taiwan Area and the Mainland Area," no person shall, without authorization, engage in contact or negotiations with the other side involving political agreements or matters of public authority. National sovereignty cannot be privately transferred, and Cheng Li-Wen should by no means betray Taiwan. (Editor: Chang Jo-Yao) 1150407
Wu Tsung emphasized that in the face of the CCP's continuous malice towards Taiwan, Cheng Li-Wen's trip completely succumbed to the CCP. The itinerary was entirely orchestrated by the CCP, with the Taiwan Affairs Office announcing the schedule first, taking Chinese airlines, and media arrangements also fully handled by the Taiwan Affairs Office.
Wu Tsung pointed out that the Kuomintang (KMT) has simultaneously obstructed this year's general budget in the Legislative Yuan and attempted to postpone negotiations on the "Arms Procurement Act," weakening Taiwan's self-defense resilience. The KMT's inaction is submission to Xi Jinping, sacrificing Taiwan's sovereignty and security, and kneeling to the CCP.
Wu Tsung questioned whether Cheng Li-Wen, who chose to completely surrender in the face of the CCP's threat, "dares to explicitly oppose Xi Jinping's 'One Country, Two Systems' proposal for Taiwan" given that Xi Jinping has already clearly stated that the core of the "1992 Consensus" is one China.
Wu Tsung reminded Cheng Li-Wen that according to the "Act Governing Relations Between the People of the Taiwan Area and the Mainland Area," no person shall, without authorization, engage in contact or negotiations with the other side involving political agreements or matters of public authority. National sovereignty cannot be privately transferred, and Cheng Li-Wen should by no means betray Taiwan. (Editor: Chang Jo-Yao) 1150407
FAQ
What is the DPP's view on Cheng Li-Wen's visit to China?
The DPP criticized it, stating that the KMT is submitting to Xi Jinping and sacrificing Taiwan's sovereignty and security.
What military actions has the CCP taken against Taiwan?
In the first quarter of this year alone, there have been over 420 sorties by Chinese aircraft harassing Taiwan and 12 incursions by coast guard vessels near Kinmen.