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Tsai Kang-yong's attendance at the founding meeting of the Democratic Progressive Party's Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Boyang's general election attracted attention and attacks from Chinese netizens and state media. The matter involves sensitive issues such as Taiwan's electoral participation, freedom of speech and cross-strait relations.
Well-known host Tsai Kang-yong was criticized by the Chinese state-run media "Liberation Army Daily" for attending the founding meeting of Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Boyang of the Democratic Progressive Party. "Sooner or later, you will pay the price." (File photo)
Well-known host Tsai Kang-yong has been attacked by some Chinese netizens for days because he attended the inaugural meeting of Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Boyang of the Democratic Progressive Party. China's official media "Liberation Army Daily" said "sooner or later you will pay the price." Is it worried that Tsai Kang-yong will be suppressed across the border before sending more police protection? Executive Yuan spokesperson Lee Huizhi said at a press conference after the meeting today (8th) that the National Police Agency has tasked the police agencies to take charge of the situation. As for whether Cai Kangyong agrees with police security? Li Huizhi said that she would ask the Police Department to provide it later.
After Tsai Kang-yong's recent attendance at the inaugural meeting of Democratic Progressive Party's Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Boyang's general election, which attracted great attention from the outside world, the media account "Jun Zhengping" owned by the Chinese Communist Party published an article attacking Tsai Kang-yong without naming him, claiming that Taiwan independence is a major issue of right and wrong, and there is no room for ambiguity. No one is allowed to sit on the wall and swing by the wind. Sooner or later, he will pay an unbearable price.
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Li Huizhi said that as far as she understood, the Police Administration has instructed the police agencies to grasp the situation, evaluate it based on public information and specific risks, and will also proactively establish communication channels, and will continue to take appropriate security maintenance measures in a timely manner. Does Cai Kangyong agree with police security? Li Huizhi said that she would ask the Police Department to provide it later.
KMT Chairman Cheng Lai-man questioned, "Should Tsai Kang-yong's huge business interests in China be abandoned?" Liang Wenjie, deputy chairman of the Mainland Affairs Council, said that Cheng Lai-wen, "I am really shocked by what this party chairman has done in front of his face." Is the Executive Yuan also shocked? Li Huizhi emphasized that she could not understand Zheng Liwen's statement.
Li Huizhi said that for Taiwan, the most important thing is national sovereignty interests. Unexpectedly, the chairman of the largest opposition party sees personal interests in China. Taiwan is a country of equality and freedom that enjoys freedom of speech. We hope that society, regardless of party affiliation, will cherish freedom of speech and the preciousness of democracy, and support diverse voices. Any threats or coercion from abroad should not be rationalized because of different political stances.
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AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The Police Department will provide further explanation on whether Cai Kangyong accepts police security within the next week.
Likely · Within days
In similar incidents, other public figures involved in Taiwan’s election activities may also receive cross-border threats or attention.
Possible · Within weeks

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