Ou Kuei-chih Discusses Arms Purchase with Chinese Media, Cho Jung-tai: Inappropriate for Teachers to Make Strong Political Statements
Taipei First Girls' High School teacher Ou Kuei-chih expressed opposition to Taiwan's arms purchases from the US in an interview with Chinese media, stating that if Taiwanese people acknowledge being Chinese, "peace will come, and not a penny of military spending will be needed." Premier Cho Jung-tai today said that it is "inappropriate" for teachers to make such strong political statements, and the Ministry of Education should communicate with schools and teachers as necessary.
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(Central News Agency reporter Chen Chun-hua, Taipei, 12th) Taipei First Girls' High School teacher Ou Kuei-chih expressed opposition to Taiwan's arms purchases from the US, stating that if Taiwanese people acknowledge being Chinese, "peace will come, and not a penny of military spending will be needed." Premier Cho Jung-tai today said that it is "inappropriate" for teachers to make such strong political statements, and the Ministry of Education should communicate with schools and teachers as necessary.
Ou Kuei-chih recently accepted an interview with China Central Television's new media program, opposing Taiwan's arms purchases from the US, claiming that "Taiwanese people are Chinese, and if we acknowledge this, peace will come, and not a penny of military spending will be needed." In response, the Mainland Affairs Council stated that Taipei First Girls' High School had announced last year that faculty and staff are prohibited from accepting interviews from CCP-affiliated media, and that Ou Kuei-chih's renewed cooperation with CCP propaganda should be handled appropriately.
The Legislative Yuan continued its general interpellation session this morning. Democratic Progressive Party legislator Chang Hung-lu questioned whether the Executive Yuan would urge the Ministry of Education to handle teacher Ou Kuei-chih's remarks, as the Mainland Affairs Council had already stated that the Ministry of Education should address it.
Cho Jung-tai responded that while educational issues in schools should respect teachers, if a teacher's remarks significantly differ from and seriously challenge current national policies, the Ministry of Education should conduct necessary communication with the school and the teacher.
Cho Jung-tai said that teachers influence many students from different families, which can lead to disputes over different opinions on campus, and this is inappropriate. He reiterated that it is "inappropriate" for teachers to make such strong political statements and asked the Ministry of Education and schools to communicate with the teacher regarding her behavior, teaching, and remarks.
Chang Hung-lu stated that while he respects teachers' remarks, accepting media interviews gives the impression of politics entering the campus. If all teachers were to constantly express their own positions on campus, the education system would be in chaos. He urged the Ministry of Education to handle it without delay.
Cho Jung-tai responded to Chang Hung-lu's suggestion, saying, "We will definitely handle it this way." He added that Taiwan does not have a monolithic education system; it should inspire students' spontaneous thinking and cultivate independent critical thinking, rather than indoctrinating students with political power, which is absolutely undesirable, and such phenomena should never exist in a democratic society. (Editor: Wan Shu-chang) 1150512
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(Central News Agency reporter Chen Chun-hua, Taipei, 12th) Taipei First Girls' High School teacher Ou Kuei-chih expressed opposition to Taiwan's arms purchases from the US, stating that if Taiwanese people acknowledge being Chinese, "peace will come, and not a penny of military spending will be needed." Premier Cho Jung-tai today said that it is "inappropriate" for teachers to make such strong political statements, and the Ministry of Education should communicate with schools and teachers as necessary.
Ou Kuei-chih recently accepted an interview with China Central Television's new media program, opposing Taiwan's arms purchases from the US, claiming that "Taiwanese people are Chinese, and if we acknowledge this, peace will come, and not a penny of military spending will be needed." In response, the Mainland Affairs Council stated that Taipei First Girls' High School had announced last year that faculty and staff are prohibited from accepting interviews from CCP-affiliated media, and that Ou Kuei-chih's renewed cooperation with CCP propaganda should be handled appropriately.
The Legislative Yuan continued its general interpellation session this morning. Democratic Progressive Party legislator Chang Hung-lu questioned whether the Executive Yuan would urge the Ministry of Education to handle teacher Ou Kuei-chih's remarks, as the Mainland Affairs Council had already stated that the Ministry of Education should address it.
Cho Jung-tai responded that while educational issues in schools should respect teachers, if a teacher's remarks significantly differ from and seriously challenge current national policies, the Ministry of Education should conduct necessary communication with the school and the teacher.
Cho Jung-tai said that teachers influence many students from different families, which can lead to disputes over different opinions on campus, and this is inappropriate. He reiterated that it is "inappropriate" for teachers to make such strong political statements and asked the Ministry of Education and schools to communicate with the teacher regarding her behavior, teaching, and remarks.
Chang Hung-lu stated that while he respects teachers' remarks, accepting media interviews gives the impression of politics entering the campus. If all teachers were to constantly express their own positions on campus, the education system would be in chaos. He urged the Ministry of Education to handle it without delay.
Cho Jung-tai responded to Chang Hung-lu's suggestion, saying, "We will definitely handle it this way." He added that Taiwan does not have a monolithic education system; it should inspire students' spontaneous thinking and cultivate independent critical thinking, rather than indoctrinating students with political power, which is absolutely undesirable, and such phenomena should never exist in a democratic society. (Editor: Wan Shu-chang) 1150512
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