On the eve of the 2016 election, Chou Tzu-yu released a mysterious apology video from South Korea. Her frail and pitiful appearance instantly ignited public fury at home and abroad, securing an absolute victory for the DPP. The electoral impact of this moment was as potent as the “Two Bullets” (the 319 Shooting Incident) that arguably secured Chen Shui-bian’s narrow victory in 2004.
Whether it was Chou Tzu-yu or the two bullets, the Kuomintang (KMT) always seems to be the one suffering the most from these “accidental” disasters.
🚩 The Ideological Struggle: Independence vs. the R.O.C.
Many people misunderstand the situation: Huang An’s opposition is directed at “Taiwan Independence” ideology. For our nation, the Republic of China (R.O.C.), this independence-seeking mindset is actually a form of betrayal rooted in the lingering colonial identification from the Japanese era.
This “traitorous” way of thinking has never vanished from society since Japan’s defeat. It is a shameless refusal to accept that Japan lost the war, fueled by a delusional hope for the resurgence of the “Great Japanese Nation.”
🇯🇵 The Forgotten History of Japanese Colonization
Although the Japanese occupation following the Treaty of Shimonoseki lasted only 50 years, it was a period of high-pressure rule. According to declassified archives, over 400,000 Taiwanese resistance fighters and dissidents were massacred during the occupation. Their sacrifices have been buried under the dust of history.
Compared to those ancestors who gave their lives, it is repulsive to see a group of “pseudo-imperial subjects” in today’s society reminiscing about the colonial era with nostalgia. Unfortunately, the younger generation has been systematically brainwashed online and in schools by the Green camp under the guise of “removing the military/party from campuses.”
🎭 Who Pulls the Strings?
Looking back at Huang An’s whistleblowing, the timing—at the peak of the election cycle—suggests a sophisticated “killing with a borrowed knife” strategy. Using the DPP’s hands while standing on the shoulders of the CCP to eliminate the KMT. Once the election ended, Chou Tzu-yu went back to making money, South Korea fell silent, and Mainland China acted as if nothing happened. Only the KMT lost everything.
The PRC (People’s Republic of China) views the continued existence of the Republic of China (R.O.C.) as a thorn in its side. Ironically, when the DPP tries to rename China Airlines to Taiwan Airlines, the CCP might be the happiest, as it helps them erase the “legitimate” Chinese name they cannot use.
The PRC’s history representing the Chinese regime is only 76 years—shorter than the period the R.O.C. has existed since its founding in 1912. For the CCP, “Taiwan Independence” would actually provide a perfect excuse to “quell a rebellion,” much like their actions in other regions.
⚖️ The Final Straw: Legitimacy
History tells us that legitimacy is the final straw for any nation. The enemies of the Republic of China are not just the PRC and Japan, but also the “Taiwan Independence” operatives who have been lurking within for a long time. These three parties are currently performing a play to kill off the Republic of China together, while the masses are merely props on their stage.
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Chou Tzu-yu 2016 Apology Impact Analysis
This video provides the original context of the 2016 apology that sparked the political firestorm discussed in the article.