VAC Condemns Lu Li-shih for Pro-China Remarks; Supports Legal Amendments for Penalties
The Veterans Affairs Council (VAC) has strongly condemned retired Navy Major Lu Li-shih for his pro-China remarks made in China. The VAC expressed support for legislative changes to penalize such actions that 'betray the nation.'
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- 📰 Published: April 26, 2026 at 20:18
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Central News Agency (Taipei, April 26) — The Veterans Affairs Council (VAC) issued a stern condemnation today regarding retired Navy Major Lu Li-shih's pro-China remarks made during a visit to China. The VAC emphasized that his actions betrayed the nation and the military, stressing that soldiers must protect the country and its people. Consequently, the council supports legal amendments to maintain national dignity and urged retired personnel not to fall for propaganda tactics.
In response to Lu's recent attendance at CCP events where he echoed pro-China sentiments, the VAC stated in a press release that the core duty of a soldier is to 'protect the country and the people,' remain loyal, and ensure national security. Even after retirement, personnel should continue to support the nation and the military.
The VAC highlighted that Lu, who was trained by the state and held significant positions during his service, has repeatedly made remarks in China that align with CCP rhetoric. Such behavior is viewed as a betrayal of the country, the military, and the public. The VAC expressed its full support for law revisions to uphold national honor.
Furthermore, the Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) stated on the 26th that the government is investigating whether Lu's actions violated current laws. They have already proposed an amendment to the Cross-Strait Act to penalize retired military officers for similar behaviors, such as claiming that 'a powerful motherland represents Taiwan's security.'
In response to Lu's recent attendance at CCP events where he echoed pro-China sentiments, the VAC stated in a press release that the core duty of a soldier is to 'protect the country and the people,' remain loyal, and ensure national security. Even after retirement, personnel should continue to support the nation and the military.
The VAC highlighted that Lu, who was trained by the state and held significant positions during his service, has repeatedly made remarks in China that align with CCP rhetoric. Such behavior is viewed as a betrayal of the country, the military, and the public. The VAC expressed its full support for law revisions to uphold national honor.
Furthermore, the Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) stated on the 26th that the government is investigating whether Lu's actions violated current laws. They have already proposed an amendment to the Cross-Strait Act to penalize retired military officers for similar behaviors, such as claiming that 'a powerful motherland represents Taiwan's security.'