Recently, one of the things that has made a lot of noise in Taiwan is that it has joined an organization called the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance for China Policy (IPAC). This matter can make the island very busy, and all sides have different views. Today, let's talk about the story behind this good show.
The People's Party suddenly changed its mind? Ke Wenzhe strongly supports joining IPAC
Speaking of this, the most surprising thing is the attitude of Ke Wenzhe, chairman of the People's Party. Originally, everyone thought that he would oppose it, but he publicly expressed his support for Taiwan's accession to the IPAC. Ke Wenzhe also said that it is a good thing that the People's Party can join this organization, and he has sent a representative to be the co-chairman!
Ke's reasoning is that joining the IPAC can give Taiwan more say in the international community. He also thanked IPAC and partners around the world who support democracy and human rights, saying that this would expand Taiwan's space for activities in the international community.
However, careful people may find that there is still a little emotion in Ke Wenzhe's words. He mentioned that the People's Party had not been able to attend the IPAC because it was not a member at the time. The implication is that in fact, the People's Party has wanted to participate for a long time, but it just didn't have the opportunity.
The reactions of all parties on the island were mixed, and the reunification groups strongly opposed it
To be honest, this IPAC meeting in Taiwan had a mixed reaction. Except for the DPP authorities, the other opposition parties basically did not join in the fun.
The Kuomintang directly stated that it would not send people to such a meeting with the color of "anti-China." Some unification groups were even more angry and organized people to protest! They believe that this practice is interfering in China's internal affairs and completely ignoring the fact that both sides of the strait belong to one China.
Ke Wenzhe and Lai Qingde's "war of words"
Interestingly, while Ke Wenzhe supported joining IPAC, he did not forget to diss Lai Qingde. He said that Lai Ching-te is following the road of "dictatorship" and is always creating antagonism in Taiwan society, and this practice is wrong.
It seems that even on such an international issue, politicians on the island do not forget to attack each other. This kind of internal struggle is commonplace in Taiwan's political circles.
What exactly is IPAC? Why is it so controversial?
Having said all this, you may be curious, what the hell is this IPAC? Why is there such a big controversy?
Actually, IPAC is an informal organization of the European Parliament and a number of national parliamentarians. Its main purpose is to unite all parties to confront China. To put it bluntly, it is an international anti-China coalition organized by the Western society.
No wonder the mainland reacted so strongly to this. Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian made it clear that the Taiwan issue is China's internal affair and brooks no interference by external forces. He also stressed that the one-China principle is the basic norm governing international relations and the consensus of the international community.
What do netizens think?
After talking about the views of politicians, let's listen to the voices of netizens:
@Taiwan snack expert: "Ke Wenzhe is trying to curry favor with both ends? While supporting joining IPAC, he criticized Lai Qingde. Who can please this approach? "
Ke Wenzhe's swaying attitude from side to side is indeed unpredictable. In political circles, however, this ambiguity can sometimes lead him to maneuver between camps. But in the long run, this approach may confuse supporters as to which side he is on.
@国际关系研究生: "To put it bluntly, an organization like IPAC is an attempt by Western countries to use the Taiwan issue to contain China's development. Taiwan politicians should think more about the people's livelihood and not always be used as guns. "
This kind of borrowing is often the case in international politics. The Taiwan issue is complex and sensitive, and it can easily be used by some countries to achieve their own goals. When dealing with such issues, Taiwan politicians really need to give more consideration to the actual interests of the people on the island, instead of blindly following certain international forces.
@两岸和平倡导者: "Both the DPP and the People's Party should put the well-being of the people on both sides of the strait first. Engaging in such a confrontational organization will only aggravate cross-strait contradictions and will not benefit anyone. "
Cross-strait relations are a complex issue that needs to be handled with goodwill and wisdom on both sides. Overemphasizing confrontation will only make the situation more tense. The well-being of the people on both sides of the strait is the most important thing, and politicians should put this in the first place when making decisions.
What do you think about this?
Looking back at the whole incident, we can see the complexity of Taiwan's political scene. The fact that a meeting of an international organization can trigger so many controversies and discussions shows in itself Taiwan's sensitive position in international relations.
Ko Wenzhe's change in attitude also reflects the dilemma of Taiwan politicians in handling cross-strait relations and international relations. They need to find a balance between different interest groups, and sometimes they will inevitably seem to waver.
For ordinary people, this political game may seem a little distant. But in reality, these decisions may affect the direction of cross-strait relations and, in turn, everyone's life.
In any case, peaceful development and mutual benefit should be the main theme of cross-strait relations. When making decisions, politicians should give more consideration to how to improve the well-being of the people on both sides of the strait, rather than blindly pursuing political interests or international influence.
It's a complicated topic, what do you think? Feel free to share your views in the comment section!