CCP Anthem, Flag Displayed at Alleged KMT Banquet in Los Angeles; Protests Erupt

A controversial video has emerged from Los Angeles, allegedly depicting a banquet hosted by an organization affiliated with Taiwan's Kuomintang (KMT) party. The footage shows the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) national anthem being played and the five-star red flag displayed on a screen, sparking outrage and accusations of pro-Beijing sentiment.

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The banquet site's big screen displayed a huge portrait of Mr. Sun Yat-sen. During the event, the host suddenly asked people to stand up and played the CCP's five-star 'bandit song,' which caused strong dissatisfaction among several Hong Kong people passing by and they protested...

The video, shared on social media platform X by Jie Lijian, chairman of the "China Democracy Party International Alliance," claims the event was organized by a KMT group in Los Angeles. According to Jie Lijian, attendees were allegedly paid $10 each to fill seats and create an illusion of widespread support. During the event, which reportedly featured a large portrait of Sun Yat-sen, the CCP anthem and flag were presented, prompting strong protests from several Hong Kong individuals present.

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According to his on-site observation, there were almost no identifiable Kuomintang supporters at the banquet. Instead, many attendees seemed to have connections with the Chinese consulate or openly supported the Chinese Communist Party and the Chinese government, with accents mostly from the mainland.

One protester, identified as a Hong Kong anti-communist figure named Zhou Bo, observed that few attendees appeared to be identifiable KMT supporters. Instead, many seemed to have connections with the Chinese consulate or openly supported the CCP. The prevalence of mainland Chinese accents further fueled suspicions that the banquet might have been co-opted for CCP united front activities rather than being a genuine KMT gathering.

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The KMT has long been red; it's shameful that it drags everyone else down with it.

Online reactions have been swift and critical, with many netizens accusing the KMT of compromising its historical anti-communist stance for political or financial gain. Comments suggest the party has "gone red" and is actively associating itself with the CCP, drawing parallels to historical periods of political compromise. The incident has intensified debates about the KMT's identity and its relationship with mainland China, with critics questioning whether the party still upholds its founding principles.

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The KMT is no longer a party that opposes communism and restores China, but one that acts for its own interests. Is anti-communism and restoration still being discussed?