The Kuomintang separately participates in National Day activities. Luo Zhiqiang: The intention to congratulate remains unchanged
Quick Look
- The Kuomintang moved the National Day flag-raising ceremony to Kaohsiung this year, and some legislators traveled south to participate.
- Blue committee member Zheng Zhengqian hoped that President Lai Ching-te would ease cross-strait relations during the National Day speech.
- Luo Zhiqiang pointed out that although intra-party activities were scattered, they were united in congratulating the birthday of the Republic of China, and emphasized that Taiwan's internal confrontation is the biggest challenge at present.
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Why It Matters
The National Day of the Republic of China is held on October 10 every year to commemorate the 1911 Wuchang Uprising. In recent years, cross-Strait relations have continued to be tense, and Taiwan's internal political confrontation has also deepened. The Kuomintang and the Democratic Progressive Party are the two major political parties in Taiwan, and they often disagree on the form of participation in National Day activities.
The National Day gathering started early today (10th) in front of the Presidential Palace. However, the Kuomintang moved to Kaohsiung this year to hold the National Day flag-raising ceremony, and some members of the Blue Committee chose to go south to join the party chairman Cheng Li-wen. In this regard, Kuomintang legislator Luo Zhiqiang said that the Kuomintang delegation's participation in National Day activities this year is relatively scattered, but their intention remains unchanged. They wish the Republic of China a happy birthday no matter where they are. Blue committee member Zheng Zhengqian hopes that President Lai Ching-te's National Day speech will ease cross-strait relations.
DPP Legislator Su Qiaohui pointed out in an interview this morning that as chairperson of the New Taipei City Party Headquarters of the DPP, she has brought New Taipei folks to participate in national celebrations in recent years, so this year, as usual, she took everyone to participate in the grand event early in the morning to congratulate the Republic of China. These people come from New Taipei District 29, including Jinshan, Xizhi, Wanli, etc. I hope everyone can have a good year this year.
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Zheng Zhengqian, the first blue committee member to appear at the venue, said in an interview that cross-strait relations are currently in a sluggish state and there should be a breakthrough. He hopes that President Lai's speech will adapt to the situation, give positive comments to Taiwan's internal affairs, and make the two sides of the strait more peaceful, so that Taiwan can have a better environment. In recent years, Taiwan's economy, AI industry, and semiconductor industry have played a very important role internationally, and we hope that Taiwan can continue to exert its influence.
In an interview with the media, Luo Zhiqiang said that he had received an invitation from Dean Han Guoyu, so he came to the National Day ceremony today to wish the Republic of China a happy birthday. He also said that the considerable internal confrontation in Taiwan is the biggest challenge at present, and he hopes that the country and the people will be safe, cross-strait peace, good weather, and social harmony.
As for the National Day flag-raising ceremony held by the Kuomintang in Kaohsiung this year, Luo Zhiqiang said that he is not sure about the number of people who will come this time, because Taichung is also holding a National Day event this year, so the Taiwan neutral committee member will be in Taichung, because party chairman Cheng Li-wen is in Kaohsiung, and some committees are in Kaohsiung. Everyone will be scattered, but the intention is still the same. No matter where you are, you must wish the Republic of China a happy birthday.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
President Lai Ching-te will emphasize Taiwan's sovereignty and democratic values in his National Day speech, while calling for cross-strait dialogue
Likely · Within days
The KMT will continue to hold National Day-related activities at the local level to consolidate grassroots support
Very likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- Will President Lai Ching-te propose specific cross-strait policies in his National Day speech?
- What is the specific number of participants in the National Day flag-raising ceremony held by the Kuomintang in Kaohsiung?
- Does the DPP have plans to publicly respond to the KMT’s National Day arrangements?
