The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) recently held a forum to discuss the so-called "how the mainland can influence Taiwan's election through the Mazu Temple." Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council even claimed that not only Mazu, but also Emperor Baosheng, Emperor Guan, and Emperor Shennong were "tools of the mainland's united front against Taiwan."
Chiu Chui-cheng, chairman of Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council.
The above statement not only caused an uproar in public opinion, but even many temples on the island expressed dissatisfaction. According to Taiwanese media reports on the 2nd, Wu Zhongtian, chairman of the pro-green Kaohsiung Mida Qinghe Palace, said that faith is to seek spiritual stability and sustenance, and should not be confused with politics.
Ke Zhien, chairman of the Gao City Party Department of the Chinese Kuomintang, pointed out that it was the first time she had heard such a statement that "the mainland influenced Taiwan's election through the Mazu Temple," and that the DPP's "resistance to China and protection of Taiwan" had reached an unbelievable level.
Ke Zhien
According to Taiwan media reports on the evening of the 1st, the mainland's tourist group arrived at Nangan Island in Matsu last Saturday (29th) to start a three-day and two-night inspection trip, and returned to Fuzhou on the 1st. In this regard, Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council said to the outside world that "Chinese passengers" are welcome to apply for travel to Matsu and Kinmen as soon as possible.
Matsu scenery
The phrase "Zhongke" in the mouth of the DPP authorities may once again push the distance between the two sides of the strait and pour cold water on the counties, cities, groups, and operators on the island who are eager to revitalize the tourism industry and economy. (Wang Siyu)