Zhao Shaokang shouted "frozen garlic" for Qiu Chenyuan on the platform. The Kuomintang: Don't make friends and hate each other quickly.
Zhang Yaping, chairman of the Kuomintang Disciplinary Examination Committee, responded that party discipline is a two-edged sword and emphasized that we should never be in love or hate each other.
Quick Look
- Former China Broadcasting Corporation Chairman Zhao Shaokang crossed party lines tonight to support Qiu Chenyuan, the Zhubei mayoral candidate of the People's Party, shouting, "I will come even if I am expelled from the party," in support of Blue and White.
- Zhang Yaping, chairperson of the Kuomintang Discipline Inspection Commission, responded that party discipline is a two-edged sword and should never be used to grudges.
- Any violation of discipline should be investigated and reviewed by the local party headquarters.
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Why It Matters
The cooperation between the Kuomintang and the People's Party in local elections has attracted much attention. Zhao Shaokang's cross-party platform for the People's Party candidate triggered intra-party disciplinary discussions.
Former China Broadcasting Corporation Chairman Zhao Shaokang stood up for Qiu Chenyuan, candidate for Zhubei mayor of the People's Party tonight, singing "The Longing Man" and shouting for Qiu Chenyuan to freeze garlic. He also emphasized, "Even if I am expelled from the party, I will come." Zhang Yaping, chairperson of the Kuomintang Disciplinary Examination Committee, said, "Party discipline is a two-edged sword. If you make an exception today just for your temporary likes and dislikes, what will you do to convince your comrades tomorrow? If you chill the hearts of your comrades and let your opponents laugh at the joke, don't be happy with each other."
When Zhao Shaokang stood up for Qiu Chenyuan tonight, he said that he had advocated from the beginning that the Kuomintang and the Kuomintang should jointly promote Qiu Chenyuan in Zhubei. However, at that time, the Kuomintang's polls were very high and it had a strong momentum across the country. The Kuomintang had a bad mentality and "scrubbed everything", which was wrong. Later, he said that Blue and White is not as good as Qiao, and the scope should be limited to Zhubei. "How is it possible? Everyone has no eyesight? Social media is so developed now." Now that I have discovered that the situation in various places is dangerous, I am nervous. Why bother now? After finishing his speech, the Popular Party supporters in the audience cheered loudly.
Zhao Shaokang said, wouldn't it be great to promote Qiu Chenyuan in Zhubei? This is not just an issue in Zhubei, but also involves national and symbolic issues. It is a representative of the great significance of the blue and white combination. There are 8 seats in the Legislative Yuan from the Popular Party legislators. Whichever side you add, you will have more than half of them. There are still two years of cooperation in the future. The Kuomintang must have a longer-term vision and be comprehensive. It cannot be a small gain, because one Zhubei will lose the rest of Taiwan. Is it worth it?
"Support Blue and White and get rid of the DPP!" Zhao Shaokang emphasized that he hopes that in Hsinchu, Qiu Chenyuan from Zhubei will be elected, Gao Hong'an from Hsinchu City will be elected, and Hsinchu County Xu Xinying will be elected. Wouldn't everyone be happy? This is how we take the overall situation into consideration, and we don’t lose big because of small things. This is of great significance. "So even if I am expelled from the party, I will come." "When doing things, only ask what is right or wrong. Right is right, wrong is wrong, black is black, white is white. Qiu Chen is far away from garlic!"
Zhang Yaping said that as a party member, before speaking or taking office, you should always think about whether it will hurt the feelings of party members and drag down the election prospects of candidates from the same party. The choice is yours. If you have any doubts, explain your reasons clearly. You must bear the consequences yourself. If you no longer have the intention to assume the obligations of a party member, you should know where to go and where to go.
Zhang Yaping pointed out that the Kuomintang and the People's Party each nominated the mayor of Zhubei. On September 6, the People's Party Central Committee decided that elections at all levels in Hsinchu County would no longer be bound by the agreement. After the Kuomintang Central Standing Committee meeting on September 9, the Cultural Communication Committee reported that Chairman Zheng Liwen was still willing to handle differences with sincerity and patience. According to the public information on Blue and White cooperation, there is no other resolution by the Kuomintang Central Standing Committee to exclude Zhubei.
Zhang Yaping said that the Hsinchu County Party Headquarters of the Kuomintang stated yesterday that the blue and white mutual platforms were normal political interactions. Whether exceptions can be applied to individual auxiliary selections, it is up to the auxiliary selection unit to explain the selection considerations and provide specific basis for negotiation. If a party member believes that someone in the same party has violated discipline, he should report it by name, write down the facts and reasons clearly, and attach the evidence. Punishment must be based on evidence proving that the specific behavior violates express regulations. In principle, the local disciplinary committee will investigate and review the case and give the parties an opportunity to respond. Revocation or expulsion from the Party must be resolved by the Central Examination and Disciplinary Conference and reported to the Central Committee for approval.
Open Questions
- Will the Kuomintang eventually expel Zhao Shaokang from the party?
- Will Blue and White’s cooperation model in local elections be further adjusted?






