Retired Captain Lu Li-shih's Pro-China Remarks Spark Controversy, Veterans Affairs Council Forms Special Investigation Team
Retired Navy Lieutenant Commander Lu Li-shih's pro-China remarks at a Chinese Communist Party (CCP) naval event, stating "A strong motherland represents Taiwan's security," have ignited debate. The Veterans Affairs Council has formed a special task force for an administrative investigation into the matter. The Minister of National Defense expressed hope for an amendment to the Cross-Strait Act to include officers above the rank of major, while the Mainland Affairs Council views Lu's actions as potentially constituting cooperation with the CCP.
📋 Article Processing Timeline
- 📰 Published: May 6, 2026 at 16:11
- 🔍 Collected: May 6, 2026 at 16:31 (20 min after Published)
- 🤖 AI Analyzed: May 6, 2026 at 16:50 (18 min after Collected)
Central News Agency
(Central News Agency reporter You Kai-hsiang, Taipei, 6th) Retired Navy Lieutenant Commander Lu Li-shih recently participated in a Chinese Communist Party (CCP) naval event and made remarks such as "A strong motherland represents Taiwan's security," which sparked widespread discussion. Informed sources stated today that the Veterans Affairs Council (VAC) has formed a special task force to conduct an administrative investigation into this case.
Minister of National Defense Chiu Kuo-cheng stated on April 27 during interpellation that the current Cross-Strait Act only regulates retired generals above the rank of major general. The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) has been drafting an amendment to lower the threshold to include officers above the rank of major and has already submitted the draft amendment to the Legislative Yuan, hoping for its swift passage.
MAC Deputy Minister Liang Wen-jie also mentioned at a press conference on April 30 that even if Article 9-3 of the "Cross-Strait Act" does not cover school-level officers, Article 33-1 of the "Cross-Strait Act" also prohibits any national, group, or organization from cooperating with CCP party, government, or military agencies. "In our view, Lu Li-shih's actions indeed have the potential to constitute cooperative behavior, and this is not merely a freedom of speech issue."
Informed sources stated today that the VAC has formed a special task force for an administrative investigation into this case, but subsequent external announcements will be made by the Mainland Affairs Council. (Editors: Lin K-lun, Lin Hsing-meng) 1150506
Stand with the facts. Every donation you make supports press freedom.
Download the Central News Agency's "Firsthand News" APP to get the latest news instantly.
The text, images, and audio/video on this website may not be reproduced, publicly broadcast, publicly transmitted, or utilized without authorization.
(Central News Agency reporter You Kai-hsiang, Taipei, 6th) Retired Navy Lieutenant Commander Lu Li-shih recently participated in a Chinese Communist Party (CCP) naval event and made remarks such as "A strong motherland represents Taiwan's security," which sparked widespread discussion. Informed sources stated today that the Veterans Affairs Council (VAC) has formed a special task force to conduct an administrative investigation into this case.
Minister of National Defense Chiu Kuo-cheng stated on April 27 during interpellation that the current Cross-Strait Act only regulates retired generals above the rank of major general. The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) has been drafting an amendment to lower the threshold to include officers above the rank of major and has already submitted the draft amendment to the Legislative Yuan, hoping for its swift passage.
MAC Deputy Minister Liang Wen-jie also mentioned at a press conference on April 30 that even if Article 9-3 of the "Cross-Strait Act" does not cover school-level officers, Article 33-1 of the "Cross-Strait Act" also prohibits any national, group, or organization from cooperating with CCP party, government, or military agencies. "In our view, Lu Li-shih's actions indeed have the potential to constitute cooperative behavior, and this is not merely a freedom of speech issue."
Informed sources stated today that the VAC has formed a special task force for an administrative investigation into this case, but subsequent external announcements will be made by the Mainland Affairs Council. (Editors: Lin K-lun, Lin Hsing-meng) 1150506
Stand with the facts. Every donation you make supports press freedom.
Download the Central News Agency's "Firsthand News" APP to get the latest news instantly.
The text, images, and audio/video on this website may not be reproduced, publicly broadcast, publicly transmitted, or utilized without authorization.