The Kenya Fraud Controversy: A Senior Lawyer's Words Break Through Taiwan Netizens' Blind Spot of 'Populism Above All'

Addressing the controversy over Taiwan nationals being repatriated to mainland China in the Kenya fraud case, the article quotes a senior lawyer's sharp analogy: 'If a Syrian carrying out terrorist attacks in Paris were arrested in Belgium, would France request extradition for trial?' Using this, it criticizes Taiwanese netizens and certain politicians (like Huang Kuo-chang) for their populist attitudes, arguing they ignore international legal precedent regarding extradition and repatriation. The article's core point is that in international affairs, Taiwan shouldn't use 'Taiwan people first' to override basic legal knowledge and international precedent, especially when cross-strait relations are involved—netizen emotions often overshadow legal principles.