Commentary and book recommendation for the 2018 National Taiwan University presidential selection incident, known as the 'Kuan Chung-min Incident.' The DPP government and its Control Yuan crudely interfered with university autonomy, fabricating charges through political and media power to destroy Kuan Chung-min's character. Yang Du's book, 'The Backbone of the University,' serves as historical material recording the truth of this political persecution.
Addressing the rumors at the time that Kuan Bi-ling might take over as Minister of Education, this article strongly criticizes the possibility, viewing it as a malicious joke by the DPP. The author questions whether Kuan's academic background and educational administrative experience are sufficient for the role, suggesting that her appointment might be a political maneuver to continue the 'de-Kuan' (removing Kuan Chung-min) operation against National Taiwan University's principal. The author mocks the situation as a 'Kuan vs. Kuan' family feud drama and warns that such a move would be unacceptable to the Taiwanese public.
The article criticizes the selection of Ministers of Education under the DPP government, particularly focusing on the frequent changes and the appointment of individuals who are perceived as being chosen for political loyalty rather than academic or administrative competence.
This article contains the full resignation statement of Minister of Education Wu Maw-kuen, who served for only 41 days. He attributed his departure to 'baseless allegations' and the 'grave insult' to his character from outside parties. He reiterated his stance on the NTU presidential selection controversy ('Removing Kuan') and clarified his past travels to mainland China. The text includes sharp critiques regarding his political judgment and ethical standards.