Retired Naval Captain Lu Lishi's Pro-China Remarks Called 'Sincere National Sentiment' by Taiwan Affairs Office
Taiwan's retired naval major Lu Lishi's pro-China remarks have sparked controversy. China's Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Chen Binhua claimed these remarks represent 'sincere national sentiment' from the Taiwanese people. Meanwhile, Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council is drafting amendments to penalize such retired officers.
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(Central News Agency reporter Lu Jarong, Beijing, 29th) Retired naval major Lu Lishi's pro-China remarks have sparked controversy, and Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council is drafting amendments to penalize such retired military officers. Chen Binhua, spokesperson for China's Taiwan Affairs Office, today claimed that this is an expression of "sincere national sentiment" by the Taiwanese people.
Chen Binhua said at a regular press conference today that April 23rd this year marked the 77th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese Navy. On that day, the Chinese Navy opened six warships to the public in Qingdao, Shandong, and some Taiwanese people participated in the open day event, boarded the warships, and interacted with naval officers and soldiers, feeling "the powerful strength and excellent conduct of the People's Navy on site."
Chen Binhua claimed that the mission of the Chinese Navy is "to defend the homeland, protect the country, and protect the people, which naturally includes Taiwanese compatriots." The sentiments of the Taiwanese people expressed "sincere national sentiment" and received widespread praise from compatriots on both sides of the Strait.
He also said, "Compatriots on both sides of the Strait share the same culture and destiny, and should firmly identify with the Chinese nation, Chinese culture, and the great motherland, and enhance the spirit, integrity, and character of being proud Chinese." Finally, he criticized the Democratic Progressive Party government for suppressing those who participate in cross-strait exchanges.
Retired naval captain and major Lu Lishi recently participated in Chinese Communist Party naval activities and made remarks such as "the motherland is strong, which means Taiwan's security," sparking debate. Minister of National Defense Gu Lixiong stated on the 27th that the current Cross-Strait Relations Act only regulates retired generals at the rank of major general and above. The Mainland Affairs Council has drafted amendments to lower the threshold to major and above, and the amendment bill has already been submitted to the Legislative Yuan, hoping that the Legislative Yuan will pass the amendment as soon as possible. (Editor: Zhang Shuling) 1150429
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(Central News Agency reporter Lu Jarong, Beijing, 29th) Retired naval major Lu Lishi's pro-China remarks have sparked controversy, and Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council is drafting amendments to penalize such retired military officers. Chen Binhua, spokesperson for China's Taiwan Affairs Office, today claimed that this is an expression of "sincere national sentiment" by the Taiwanese people.
Chen Binhua said at a regular press conference today that April 23rd this year marked the 77th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese Navy. On that day, the Chinese Navy opened six warships to the public in Qingdao, Shandong, and some Taiwanese people participated in the open day event, boarded the warships, and interacted with naval officers and soldiers, feeling "the powerful strength and excellent conduct of the People's Navy on site."
Chen Binhua claimed that the mission of the Chinese Navy is "to defend the homeland, protect the country, and protect the people, which naturally includes Taiwanese compatriots." The sentiments of the Taiwanese people expressed "sincere national sentiment" and received widespread praise from compatriots on both sides of the Strait.
He also said, "Compatriots on both sides of the Strait share the same culture and destiny, and should firmly identify with the Chinese nation, Chinese culture, and the great motherland, and enhance the spirit, integrity, and character of being proud Chinese." Finally, he criticized the Democratic Progressive Party government for suppressing those who participate in cross-strait exchanges.
Retired naval captain and major Lu Lishi recently participated in Chinese Communist Party naval activities and made remarks such as "the motherland is strong, which means Taiwan's security," sparking debate. Minister of National Defense Gu Lixiong stated on the 27th that the current Cross-Strait Relations Act only regulates retired generals at the rank of major general and above. The Mainland Affairs Council has drafted amendments to lower the threshold to major and above, and the amendment bill has already been submitted to the Legislative Yuan, hoping that the Legislative Yuan will pass the amendment as soon as possible. (Editor: Zhang Shuling) 1150429
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