Cheng Li-wen's Interview with Japanese Media Misleads International Community, Says MAC
Kuomintang Chairperson Cheng Li-wen's remarks to Japanese media have been criticized by Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council for 'misleading the international community.' Her statement that Donald Trump's expression of 'anti-Taiwan independence' aligns with the KMT's stance was particularly scrutinized.
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(Central News Agency reporter Li Ya-wen, Taipei 13th) Kuomintang Chairperson Cheng Li-wen stated in an interview with Japanese media that if U.S. President Trump expresses "anti-Taiwan independence" in Beijing, it would be entirely consistent with the KMT's stance. The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) expressed regret, stating that Cheng Li-wen's remarks misled the international community about the Taiwanese people's determination to defend their way of life.
The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) stated in a written response late at night that Cheng Li-wen deliberately and actively cooperated with the Chinese Communist Party's propaganda in her interview with Japanese media, just before Trump (Donald Trump) was scheduled to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
The MAC pointed out, "As the chairperson of the Kuomintang, instead of considering how to defend the Republic of China, she is intent on making the international community misunderstand the Taiwanese people's determination to defend their way of life, which is deeply regrettable."
Cheng Li-wen recently stated in an interview with Japan's Yomiuri TV, "If the U.S. President expresses and reiterates the One China policy and the stance against Taiwan independence, this is entirely consistent with the KMT's position."
Regarding mainland China's push for cross-strait unification, Cheng Li-wen responded that Xi Jinping understands that the cross-strait division is a case of "Rome wasn't built in a day," but this is not an excuse for division. She added that cross-strait differences and any issues can be discussed and dialogued, and everyone can proceed with the greatest perseverance and patience, tackling issues one by one. (Editor: Chiu Kuo-chiang) 1150513
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(Central News Agency reporter Li Ya-wen, Taipei 13th) Kuomintang Chairperson Cheng Li-wen stated in an interview with Japanese media that if U.S. President Trump expresses "anti-Taiwan independence" in Beijing, it would be entirely consistent with the KMT's stance. The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) expressed regret, stating that Cheng Li-wen's remarks misled the international community about the Taiwanese people's determination to defend their way of life.
The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) stated in a written response late at night that Cheng Li-wen deliberately and actively cooperated with the Chinese Communist Party's propaganda in her interview with Japanese media, just before Trump (Donald Trump) was scheduled to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
The MAC pointed out, "As the chairperson of the Kuomintang, instead of considering how to defend the Republic of China, she is intent on making the international community misunderstand the Taiwanese people's determination to defend their way of life, which is deeply regrettable."
Cheng Li-wen recently stated in an interview with Japan's Yomiuri TV, "If the U.S. President expresses and reiterates the One China policy and the stance against Taiwan independence, this is entirely consistent with the KMT's position."
Regarding mainland China's push for cross-strait unification, Cheng Li-wen responded that Xi Jinping understands that the cross-strait division is a case of "Rome wasn't built in a day," but this is not an excuse for division. She added that cross-strait differences and any issues can be discussed and dialogued, and everyone can proceed with the greatest perseverance and patience, tackling issues one by one. (Editor: Chiu Kuo-chiang) 1150513
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