Former President Lee Teng-hui (
It is difficult, however, to talk people out of believing the same accusation when it comes from abroad, especially from a renowned US think tank or media source. Nor is it possible to cover up the veracity of the report with their denials.
Recently, the Cable News Network (CNN) made public an article by Willy Wo-Lap Lam (林和立), a commentator on Chinese affairs. The article revealed that "in closed-door meetings with KMT stalwarts, Beijing cadres have pledged to give them political and other kinds of support to ensure the DPP's defeat at the polls." At the same time, "Beijing hopes to prevent the TSU [Taiwan Solidarity Union] from gaining enough seats to join forces with DPP politicians and independents to control the legislature."
Frankly speaking, the fact that the KMT has joined hands with China to bash President Chen Shui-bian (
The two articles outline the KMT's true colors and show its willingness to collude with China to sell out Taiwan. They not only show continuity in terms of time, but also echo each other in their content. Interestingly, the two articles came from different China experts at different institutions. The KMT simply can't deny the accusations.
Both the CSIS and CNN enjoy good reputations internationally, and their professionalism is beyond question. More importantly, the two authors are experts on China affairs, rather than Taiwan affairs. They neither have to speak for Taiwan nor have relations with Taiwanese political interests.
So is it true that the KMT colludes with China to sell out Taiwan? The answer is all too obvious.
Chin Heng-wei is editor in chief of Contemporary Monthly magazine.
Translated by Jackie Lin
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