China's Taiwan Affairs Office Criticizes Gaode Maps Ban as 'Anti-Intellectual,' DPP: China Built the Great Firewall First
Taiwan's Digital Development Ministry banned the use of China's Gaode Maps app by government agencies due to cybersecurity concerns, drawing criticism from China's Taiwan Affairs Office as 'anti-intellectual.' In response, DPP spokesperson Wu Zheng questioned China's internet censorship, highlighting its double standards. The article also touches on the issue of retired military personnel visiting China.
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(Central News Agency reporter Yeh Su-ping, Taipei, 29th) Taiwan's Digital Development Ministry recently banned government agencies from using China's Gaode Maps app due to cybersecurity concerns. China's Taiwan Affairs Office criticized the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) for being 'anti-China to the point of being anti-intellectual.' In response, DPP spokesperson Wu Zheng retorted, 'Can you use Google Maps in China? Can you directly access YouTube?' He pointed out that China was the first country in the world to build the 'Great Firewall' and restrict numerous software applications.
During a press conference after the DPP Central Standing Committee meeting, Wu Zheng was asked by the media about the Digital Development Ministry's plan to restrict Gaode Maps. China's Taiwan Affairs Office criticized the DPP for 'seeking independence, being anti-China, anti-Taiwan, anti-intellectual, and anti-technology.' Additionally, regarding a retired Taiwanese naval major who attended the PLA Navy's open day in Qingdao, which was criticized by the DPP and led to proposed amendments to cut his pension, the Taiwan Affairs Office criticized this as an infringement on freedom of speech.
In response, Wu Zheng questioned, 'Can you use Google Maps in China? Can you directly access YouTube? It seems not.' He emphasized that China was the first country in the world to build the 'Great Firewall' and restrict numerous software applications. He added that China, instead of self-reflecting, starts making grand pronouncements when other countries' governments manage their internal affairs, calling it absurd double standards.
Regarding retired military officers praising the PLA in China, Wu Zheng stated that the DPP deeply respects both active and retired military personnel for their efforts in defending the country, a sentiment shared by all Taiwanese people who deeply love and revere their military brothers and sisters.
Wu Zheng also mentioned that if someone, after retirement, goes to the Chinese People's Liberation Army, which threatens Taiwan's security, to bolster the prestige of external hostile forces, fuel their military aggression, and even turn around to belittle Taiwan, neither the central government, the DPP, nor the Taiwanese people would accept such words and actions.
Wu Zheng pointed out that the DPP legislative caucus had previously proposed relevant amendments in the Legislative Yuan, known as the 'Wu Szu-huai clause.' This time, they have also proposed further amendments to regulate the speech of retired officers of this rank. The central party headquarters supports the relevant amendments proposed by the DPP legislative caucus in the Legislative Yuan. (Edited by Lin Xingmeng) 1150429
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(Central News Agency reporter Yeh Su-ping, Taipei, 29th) Taiwan's Digital Development Ministry recently banned government agencies from using China's Gaode Maps app due to cybersecurity concerns. China's Taiwan Affairs Office criticized the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) for being 'anti-China to the point of being anti-intellectual.' In response, DPP spokesperson Wu Zheng retorted, 'Can you use Google Maps in China? Can you directly access YouTube?' He pointed out that China was the first country in the world to build the 'Great Firewall' and restrict numerous software applications.
During a press conference after the DPP Central Standing Committee meeting, Wu Zheng was asked by the media about the Digital Development Ministry's plan to restrict Gaode Maps. China's Taiwan Affairs Office criticized the DPP for 'seeking independence, being anti-China, anti-Taiwan, anti-intellectual, and anti-technology.' Additionally, regarding a retired Taiwanese naval major who attended the PLA Navy's open day in Qingdao, which was criticized by the DPP and led to proposed amendments to cut his pension, the Taiwan Affairs Office criticized this as an infringement on freedom of speech.
In response, Wu Zheng questioned, 'Can you use Google Maps in China? Can you directly access YouTube? It seems not.' He emphasized that China was the first country in the world to build the 'Great Firewall' and restrict numerous software applications. He added that China, instead of self-reflecting, starts making grand pronouncements when other countries' governments manage their internal affairs, calling it absurd double standards.
Regarding retired military officers praising the PLA in China, Wu Zheng stated that the DPP deeply respects both active and retired military personnel for their efforts in defending the country, a sentiment shared by all Taiwanese people who deeply love and revere their military brothers and sisters.
Wu Zheng also mentioned that if someone, after retirement, goes to the Chinese People's Liberation Army, which threatens Taiwan's security, to bolster the prestige of external hostile forces, fuel their military aggression, and even turn around to belittle Taiwan, neither the central government, the DPP, nor the Taiwanese people would accept such words and actions.
Wu Zheng pointed out that the DPP legislative caucus had previously proposed relevant amendments in the Legislative Yuan, known as the 'Wu Szu-huai clause.' This time, they have also proposed further amendments to regulate the speech of retired officers of this rank. The central party headquarters supports the relevant amendments proposed by the DPP legislative caucus in the Legislative Yuan. (Edited by Lin Xingmeng) 1150429
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