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Former TEEMA Chairman Wu Ssu-chung Accuses Taiwan Affairs Office Director Song Tao of Incompetence

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

Interview Named sources Context piece
  • Former chairman of the TECRO, Wu Ssu-chung, accused Taiwan Affairs Office Director Song Tao of incompetence.
  • Wu Ssu-chung, who lost his Beijing investments, stated that suspending cross-Strait exchanges is a consequence of ignoring Taiwanese businesspeople's grievances.
  • He emphasized his stance is not about supporting or opposing specific political parties but about seeking justice for Taiwanese investors.

Wu Ssu-chung, former chairman of the Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association (TEEMA), has sharply criticized Song Tao, the director of China's Taiwan Affairs Office, calling him unfit for the role. Wu, who suffered significant financial losses from his investments in Beijing, argues that the current state of cross-Strait relations reflects a disregard for the plight of Taiwanese businesspeople.

Wu Ssu-chung stated in an interview that if Beijing continues to ignore the grievances of Taiwanese investors who have been wronged, then cross-Strait exchanges should be suspended. He has spent over 25 years seeking redress after being defrauded in a Beijing investment case by individuals linked to the "red second generation," a term referring to descendants of prominent Chinese Communist Party officials.

He clarified that his position is not driven by support for any particular political party but by a fundamental need for justice and fair treatment for Taiwanese entrepreneurs investing in the mainland. Wu's prolonged struggle highlights the risks and challenges faced by Taiwanese businesses operating in China, particularly concerning legal protections and dispute resolution.

If you don't care about the victims, then suspend cross-Strait exchanges.

โ€” Wu Ssu-chungWu Ssu-chung stated his condition for the continuation of cross-Strait exchanges during an interview.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.