Zhao Shaokang: Foreign forces should not interfere in Taiwan’s elections. External interference will be counterproductive.
Quick Look
- KMT Central Committee member Jiang Yongxiong initiated a petition calling for the expulsion of former China Broadcasting Corporation Chairman Zhao Shaokang from the party.
- Zhao Shaokang revealed that party secretary-general Li Qianlong had called to comfort and criticize the signatories, emphasizing that Taiwan’s elections should be decided by Taiwanese and that any interference from foreign forces would be unwise.
- The incident highlighted the differences within the blue camp over party membership penalties and electoral neutrality.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
KMT Central Committee member Jiang Yongxiong initiated a petition calling for the expulsion of former China Broadcasting Corporation Chairman Zhao Shaokang from the party. This move caused controversy within the blue camp, involving issues of intra-party unity and electoral neutrality.
Jiang Yongxiong, a member of the Central Committee of the Kuomintang, initiated a petition to expel Zhao Shaokang, former chairman of China Broadcasting Corporation, from the party, sparking controversy in the blue camp. Zhao Shaokang pointed out in an interview yesterday that Party Secretary-General Li Qianlong called him two or three times on the 16th, hoping that he would not be angry, and even scolded the person who signed the petition. Zhao stressed that Taiwan's voters have the wisdom and ability to choose their favorite candidates. "No foreign force should try to interfere in Taiwan's elections. The results of interference are counterproductive."
Central Committee members jointly signed a petition to expel Zhao, sparking controversy in the blue camp
Li Qianlong said in an interview that this is the opinion of a minority and he has communicated with Jiang Yongxiong. The most important thing for the Kuomintang now is unity. The media asked if Jiang was scolded? Li Qianlong said, "You can't scold me." I communicated with him and called Zhao Shaokang to ask him to work hard to unite the Kuomintang.
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Zhao Shaokang said that Li Qianlong called him two or three times on the evening of the 16th and told him that they were also surprised and had already scolded the people who signed the petition. The attitude of the Kuomintang Central Committee was correct.
Some people speculate that Jiang Yongxiong is a representative of Taiwanese businessmen in China. He participated in celebrating the 77th National Day of the People's Republic of China and commemorating the 50th anniversary of Mao Zedong's death. Are there other forces behind this? Zhao Shaokang pointed out that they really don't know what power is behind Jiang, and they are not willing to speculate. Taiwan's internal elections belong to Taiwan's internal elections. No matter it is the United States, China, or any overseas force, they should not try to influence Taiwan's elections.
Zhao: Jiang Yongxiong’s actions are unwise and disadvantageous for blue candidates
As for Taipei Mayor Chiang Wanan and Taoyuan Mayor Zhang Shanzheng coming forward to express support, Zhao said that anyone with a little bit of brains and wisdom can judge that such a move is unwise and is not good for the unity of the Kuomintang and its candidates. What exactly is this move intended to do? Is it to harm these candidates and the Kuomintang? You really have to exercise self-control and stop in moderation.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The Kuomintang will conduct internal communication on this matter, with the priority goal of maintaining unity within the party
Likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- Did Jiang Yongxiong really participate in the National Day of the People's Republic of China and the activities commemorating the death of Mao Zedong?
- Is there any legal or intra-party procedural basis for co-signing to expel Zhao Shaokang from the party?
- Did Li Qianlong really criticize the signatories?
