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Xu Yuzhen, Secretary-General of the Kuomintang League, criticized mainland China’s censorship and called for respect for freedom of speech and democracy

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Xu Yuzhen, secretary-general of the Kuomintang League, said that the Kuomintang League strongly disagrees with mainland Chinese netizens and companies’ actions to block the well-known host Cai Kangyong’s participation in the founding meeting of the Democratic Progressive Party’s Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Boyang’s campaign headquarters, and called on mainland China to respect the freedom of speech and democracy of all people.
She also sincerely invites Tsai Kang-yong to participate in the campaign of KMT Taipei mayoral candidate Chiang Wanan to learn about his administration and policies.
In addition, Xu Yuzhen also expressed that the Chinese Communist Party plans to expand the commemoration of the 160th anniversary of Sun Yat-sen's birth in Beijing in November, saying that any cross-strait commemoration and exchanges should be based on equality and dignity and facing up to the fact of the existence of the Republic of China.

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In the past two years, mainland Chinese netizens and companies have frequently banned online and commercial boycotts of Taiwanese artists who participate in Taiwanese political activities or express support for Taiwan's democratic values. Such actions are often seen as part of a united front approach. As the opposition party in Taiwan, the Kuomintang has always advocated the maintenance of cross-strait peace and dialogue, but emphasized that it must be based on the dignity of equality and the fact of the existence of the Republic of China. Sun Yat-sen is revered as the founding father or a historical figure by both sides, and his commemorative activities have often become a venue for cross-strait competition over historical legitimacy.

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Xu Yuzhen (2nd from right), secretary-general of the Kuomintang League, said that the Kuomintang League strongly disagrees with the blocking of netizens and companies in mainland China. Mainland China should respect the speech and democratic freedoms of all people. (Photo by reporter Luo Peide)

Well-known host Tsai Kang-yong appeared yesterday at the inauguration meeting of the Democratic Progressive Party's Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Boyang's campaign headquarters. In addition to the Chinese partner company "Leapmotor" quickly issued a statement, the well-known Chinese fashion magazine "Harper's Bazaar" also urgently deleted the interview in September. Xu Yuzhen, secretary-general of the Kuomintang League, said in an interview today that the Kuomintang League strongly disagrees with the blocking of netizens and companies in mainland China. Mainland China should respect the speech and democratic freedoms of all people.

Xu Yuzhen said that Taiwan is a democratic and pluralistic society, and everyone has the right to understand the political opinions and ideas of different candidates. Tsai Kangyong also said that he went to the site to listen to Shen Boyang's political opinions for a follow-up visit. Regarding the blocking behavior of netizens and companies in mainland China, the Kuomintang League strongly disagrees. Mainland China should respect the speech and democratic freedom of all people. She also sincerely invites Tsai Kangyong to participate in Taipei Mayor Chiang Wanan's election campaign to understand Chiang Wanan's administration and policies.

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In addition, the CCP will expand the commemoration of the "160th anniversary of Sun Yat-sen's birth" in Beijing in November. Officials familiar with the CCP's United Front revealed in an interview with this newspaper that according to our knowledge, Chinese President Xi Jinping will personally host the event. The CCP is trying to monopolize Sun Yat-sen's right to interpret history and will also invite the Kuomintang to China to actively promote integration and reunification and create a general trend of cross-strait reunification.

Xu Yuzhen said that Mr. Sun Yat-sen was the founding father of the Republic of China and the Prime Minister of the Kuomintang. Activities to commemorate the birth of Mr. Sun Yat-sen are being held around the world, and we are all optimistic about their success. It is hoped that any form of commemoration and exchange can be based on reciprocity and dignity and face up to the fact of the existence of the Republic of China. On this premise, cross-strait exchanges can be carried out.

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Mainland Chinese netizens and companies will continue to monitor and may impose online pressure or commercial bans on Taiwanese public figures who participate in Taiwan's election activities.
Likely · Within weeks
The Kuomintang will continue to emphasize that any cross-Strait exchanges must be based on equal dignity and facing up to the fact of the existence of the Republic of China, and oppose any form of unilateral monopoly on historical interpretation.
Very likely · Within months

Open Questions

Will mainland China take similar measures to block other Taiwanese artists or public figures who participate in Taiwan's election activities?
Will the Kuomintang really be invited to participate in the Sun Yat-sen commemorative activities organized by the CCP, or is it just a united front propaganda?
Will Tsai Kangyong accept the invitation of the Kuomintang League to participate in Chiang Wanan's election campaign?
What specific response mechanisms does Taiwanese society have to this kind of pressure from mainland China?

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Xu Yuzhen, secretary-general of the Kuomintang League, said that the Kuomintang League strongly disagrees with mainland Chinese netizens and companies’ actions to block the well-known host Cai Kangyong’s participation in the founding meeting of the Democratic Progressive Party’s Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Boyang’s campaign headquarters, and called on mainland China to respect the freedom of speech and democracy of all people.
She also sincerely invites Tsai Kang-yong to participate in the campaign of KMT Taipei mayoral candidate Chiang Wanan to learn about his administration and policies.
In addition, Xu Yuzhen also expressed that the Chinese Communist Party plans to expand the commemoration of the 160th anniversary of Sun Yat-sen's birth in Beijing in November, saying that any cross-strait commemoration and exchanges should be based on equality and dignity and facing up to the fact of the existence of the Republic of China.

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News tone: Negative
Emotional intensity: High
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Global impact: National
Urgency: Developing
Follow-up likelihood: Likely
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自由时报53 minutes agoPolitics2 min readChina

Xu Yuzhen, Secretary-General of the Kuomintang League, criticized mainland China’s censorship and called for respect for freedom of speech and democracy

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Xu Yuzhen, secretary-general of the Kuomintang League, said that the Kuomintang League strongly disagrees with mainland Chinese netizens and companies’ actions to block the well-known host Cai Kangyong’s participation in the founding meeting of the Democratic Progressive Party’s Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Boyang’s campaign headquarters, and called on mainland China to respect the freedom of speech and democracy of all people.
She also sincerely invites Tsai Kang-yong to participate in the campaign of KMT Taipei mayoral candidate Chiang Wanan to learn about his administration and policies.
In addition, Xu Yuzhen also expressed that the Chinese Communist Party plans to expand the commemoration of the 160th anniversary of Sun Yat-sen's birth in Beijing in November, saying that any cross-strait commemoration and exchanges should be based on equality and dignity and facing up to the fact of the existence of the Republic of China.

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Mainland Chinese netizens and companies will continue to monitor and may impose online pressure or commercial bans on Taiwanese public figures who participate in Taiwan's election activities.
Likely · Within weeks
The Kuomintang will continue to emphasize that any cross-Strait exchanges must be based on equal dignity and facing up to the fact of the existence of the Republic of China, and oppose any form of unilateral monopoly on historical interpretation.
Very likely · Within months

Open Questions

Will mainland China take similar measures to block other Taiwanese artists or public figures who participate in Taiwan's election activities?
Will the Kuomintang really be invited to participate in the Sun Yat-sen commemorative activities organized by the CCP, or is it just a united front propaganda?
Will Tsai Kangyong accept the invitation of the Kuomintang League to participate in Chiang Wanan's election campaign?
What specific response mechanisms does Taiwanese society have to this kind of pressure from mainland China?

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Xu Yuzhen, secretary-general of the Kuomintang League, said that the Kuomintang League strongly disagrees with mainland Chinese netizens and companies’ actions to block the well-known host Cai Kangyong’s participation in the founding meeting of the Democratic Progressive Party’s Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Boyang’s campaign headquarters, and called on mainland China to respect the freedom of speech and democracy of all people.
She also sincerely invites Tsai Kang-yong to participate in the campaign of KMT Taipei mayoral candidate Chiang Wanan to learn about his administration and policies.
In addition, Xu Yuzhen also expressed that the Chinese Communist Party plans to expand the commemoration of the 160th anniversary of Sun Yat-sen's birth in Beijing in November, saying that any cross-strait commemoration and exchanges should be based on equality and dignity and facing up to the fact of the existence of the Republic of China.

AI-generated summary

Story signals

News tone: Negative
Emotional intensity: High
News value: High
Global impact: National
Urgency: Developing
Follow-up likelihood: Likely
Relevance window: Weeks

Source & Reliability

Source: 自由时报
Story type: Hard news
Source quality: Full
Published: 53 minutes ago

Xu Yuzhen, Secretary-General of the Kuomintang League, criticized mainland China’s censorship and called for respect for freedom of speech and democracy

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