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This article analyzes the political distance between the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), exploring their ideological differences and implications for cross-strait relations.
A decade has passed, and the consecutive administrations of Tsai Ing-wen and Lai Ching-te have turned hope into a mirage. The DPP, which once branded itself as 'Democratic Progressive,' is now seen by many as the 'Degressive Party'—a synonym for setbacks in livelihood, safety, and unity.
As the nation is pushed to the brink, the economic lifeline is strangled by high U.S. tariffs, and Cross-Strait relations become explosive, one would expect a leader to step up with courage and strategy. Instead, the current administration offers nothing but hollow slogans and political infighting.
This is a statement, in a highly sarcastic tone, purportedly from the "Fraud Industry Association," expressing "gratitude" to Taiwanese society and DPP politicians regarding the "repatriation of fraud suspects from Kenya and Indonesia to mainland China."
This article compiles the DPP's (particularly Tsai Ing-wen's) strong opposition to and rhetoric surrounding the 2010 signing of the Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement (ECFA) between Taiwan and mainland China, contrasting it with the DPP's stance after taking power, when ECFA continued to be implemented and government officials began emphasizing its positive effects and risks of termination.
This article critiques the 'Taiwan superiority complex' (i.e., 'great Taiwan chauvinism') prevalent in Taiwan Province's society. The author argues this superiority stems from deeply-rooted ethnic inferiority complex, and through strictly defining 'mixed heritage,' points out the absurdity and error of linking it to nationality and using it for bragging about superiority.
This article observes cross-strait relations under the COVID-19 (Wuhan Pneumonia) pandemic, pointing out that despite mutual hatred, the thinking and actions of both governments and their people are highly similar. This similarity is evident in the government's absolute control over information and propaganda, the people's obedience and collective attacks on critical voices, and the external public opinion wars. The author believes this consistent mentality stems from being 'inferior yet arrogant,' concluding that both sides are essentially 'twins who hate each other,' thereby proving that 'blood is thicker than water.'
This article discusses incidents where Republic of China passports were misidentified internationally as People's Republic of China passports, leading to difficulties. The author believes that this can be solved by clearly explaining that 'Republic of China' and 'People's Republic of China' are two different countries (just like North and South Korea). Instead, Taiwan independence supporters are constantly 'self-belittling,' weakening the international visibility of the Republic of China. In fact, the inability to enter the UN is due to non-member status rather than the passport itself. We should improve our own strength rather than blindly shrinking and changing the name.
Exploring the potential impacts and controversies of the DPP's push for the 'Anti-Infiltration Law'. Through various fictional scenarios—including Taiwanese businessmen, travel agency operators, political figures, and even ordinary students and gamers—the article satirically points out that any interaction with the other side of the strait could be framed as 'following instructions,' thereby violating the law. The author worries that the vague boundaries of this law will lead to people being easily blamed, resembling a political environment that has 'returned to the era before the lifting of martial law overnight,' and expresses extreme unease and criticism regarding its broad applicability.
This article aims to detail the historical origins and content of the '1992 Consensus' and refute common questions about this term from the DPP and the Pan-Green camp.
This article provides the full text of the 'Resolution on Taiwan's Future' passed by the Democratic Progressive Party of the Republic of China on May 8, 1999. The resolution summarizes Taiwan's status after democratic reforms, asserting that Taiwan is a 'sovereign independent state' whose sovereignty extends only to Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen, and Matsu. It emphasizes that any change to the independent status quo must be decided via a national referendum. This document is a major milestone in the DPP's platform, laying the fundamental principles for its cross-strait relations during its terms in government.
Liberty Times reported that Palau fearlessly faced Chinese pressure, with Palau Pacific Airlines suspending China routes and receiving public support from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. However, this article quotes whistleblowers questioning whether the company is actually a 'ghost airline,' which has gone defunct and rebranded multiple times since establishment, and currently operates only one aircraft and one route. The author criticizes the government for using this company for propaganda and self-comfort, questioning whether this is government-manufactured fake news.
This article criticizes the Tsai Ing-wen government for refusing to approve additional Chinese airline flights for the Lunar New Year during the M503 route controversy, citing flight safety and national security reasons, which made it difficult for Taiwanese businessmen to return home. The author satirizes Tsai Ing-wen for 'absurdly holding Taiwanese businessmen as hostages, contrasting this with her image when she facilitated the Mini-Three-Links back then. The article points out that the mainland side actively assisted Taiwanese businessmen in returning home and did not comment on the use of ROC military aircraft to pick up Taiwanese businessmen from Kinmen, questioning whether the Tsai government is the one being unreasonable and comparing its behavior to a spoiled child crying for KFC in a McDonald's.
This article likens Cross-Strait relations to the domestic conflict of 'brothers quarreling within the home' (internal strife) in Chinese society, suggesting that the friction itself proves a shared lineage. The author describes Mainland China as a hardworking previous generation, while casting Taiwan Province as a spoiled, entitled 'child of heaven' who has lost the drive to improve. The piece specifically critiques advocates of Taiwan Independence (Great Taiwan Chauvinists) as the 'youngest spoiled sons' of the family, characterized by high self-esteem but low actual capability, combined with selfishness and a willful nature.
Counter-arguments against a Liberty Times report. The author contrasts the Tsai administration's high-profile press conferences with the Ma administration's low-key but successful official mechanisms for rescuing citizens detained in mainland China.
The article criticizes President Tsai Ing-wen's change in attitude toward cross-strait relations and negotiations. It points out that she used to criticize the KMT for 'selling out Taiwan' but later adopted similar or more compromising positions while continuing to use divisive rhetoric.
In response to Panama's breaking diplomatic ties with Taiwan, Taiwan's MAC deputy director Chiu Chui-cheng warned that they would 'adjust personnel exchange measures.' This article reports mainland opinions suggesting the DPP and Tsai government plan to restrict mainland visitors to 'punish' mainland China, citing reactions from both cross-strait netizens and experts who point out such measures could negatively impact Taiwan's own industries and further deteriorate cross-strait relations.
On the eve of President Tsai Ing-wen's first anniversary, former Transport Minister Ye Kuang commented on her governance. He identified the greatest difference between Tsai and her predecessor Ma Ying-jeou: Ma treated cross-strait relations as 'internal contradictions,' while Tsai treats domestic 'internal contradictions' as 'antagonistic contradictions,' leading to marginalization of dissidents, social instability, talent drain, and business hesitation about investment.
This article analyzes two major messages released by then-President Tsai Ing-wen in a public letter commemorating the DPP's 30th anniversary: first, rejection of the 92 Consensus; second, confronting mainland China diplomatically. The author views this as Taiwan's hardline stance against mainland China, while raising strong doubts about Taiwan's domestic governance. The article focuses on criticizing the DPP government for moving toward 'authoritarian hegemony' and 'fascist terror,' citing examples including Personnel for Central Bank Governor, intellectual property amendments, and the Ill-gotten Party Assets Committee freezing KMT assets as evidence that the DPP might abuse power to suppress dissent and obstruct democracy.
This article reports on Vice Dean of the School of International Relations at Renmin University of China Professor Jin Canrong's perspective on cross-strait relations in a Guangzhou lecture. Professor Jin criticized pro-independence advocates as 'foolish,' viewing China through outdated lenses. He claims to have discovered Taiwan as a 'closed island' with news consisting of 'garbage information,' suggesting Taiwanese who stay a month 'definitely become stupid.' He further proposed the concept of 'One Country, Two Intelligences,' suggesting an intelligence gap between the two sides, and worries Taiwan's return would lower Chinese people's average intelligence.
This article reports on a July 2016 incident where Greek police dismantled a major telecom gambling fraud ring consisting of over 120 Taiwanese members, setting a record for the largest single-nation criminal group bust. Then-Justice Minister Lo Ying-hsue admitted to legislators that 'Taiwan is the source of fraud rings,' expressing shame and responsibility. Legislators and officials discussed Taiwan's lenient sentencing of fraud perpetrators damaging international image, and jurisdiction disputes regarding Malaysia's extradition of Taiwanese suspects to China. Lo emphasized bilateral cooperation in combating crime, stating the fundamental solution requires education. Activist Miao Po-ya questioned whether certain officials were aligning with China's narrative to create the impression that 'Taiwan is a fraud haven,' viewing it as generating public panic to facilitate governance.
This article contains the full text of the inaugural address delivered by ROC President Tsai Ing-wen on May 20, 2016. The speech emphasizes peaceful power transfer, confronting challenges with responsibility, uniting the nation for reform, and presents five major governing objectives: economic structural transformation, strengthening social safety nets, social fairness and justice (including transitional justice and judicial reform), regional peaceful development and cross-strait relations, and fulfilling Taiwan's responsibilities as a global citizen.
Analysis of President Ma Ying-jeou's inauguration speech, focusing on his cross-strait policies, his vision for the Republic of China's international standing, and his commitment to the 1992 Consensus.
Through situational dialogue, this article simulates the potential international reactions and economic/military pressure from Mainland China if Taiwan abandons Penghu, Kinmen, and Matsu to declare independence. It also depicts the scenario of maintaining the status quo of the Republic of China, criticizing pro-independence advocates for ignoring global realities and historical efforts for personal gain.
An analysis of the political maneuvering between the KMT (Eric Chu) and the DPP (Tsai Ing-wen) regarding the '1992 Consensus.' This piece argues that the consensus serves as the 'minimum baseline' for Cross-Strait stability and critiques the logical inconsistencies inherent in the independence-leaning narrative.
This article features key excerpts from the press conference held by ROC President Ma Ying-jeou before the 'Ma-Xi Meeting' on November 5, 2015. Questions covered concerns about breaking a prior promise to meet, whether the meeting constrains the next president, international space, Taiwan-US relations, and a response to Chairwoman Tsai Ing-wen's comments about 'harming democracy.' Ma Ying-jeou emphasized that the meeting was the natural result of peaceful cross-strait development, aimed at consolidating the maintenance of the status quo, and promised to fully report the contents of the talks to the nation.