KMT Vice Chairman: Grassroots Support Strong for Jaw Shaw-kong's 'Peaceful Taiwan' Policy
Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- KMT Vice Chairman Hsieh Shu-hsun represented Chairperson Jaw Shaw-kong at the "All America Taiwanese Association 48th Annual Conference" in New York.
- Hsieh stated that the KMT's "Peaceful Taiwan" policy, led by Jaw, is strongly supported by grassroots members and aims to lead the party back to power.
- He emphasized the KMT's ability to handle cross-strait relations and promote peace, citing cooperation with the Taiwan People's Party on social welfare legislation as part of the "Prosper Taiwan" initiative.
Kuomintang (KMT) Vice Chairman Hsieh Shu-hsun represented party Chairwoman Jaw Shaw-kong at the 48th Annual Conference of the All America Taiwanese Association in New York, emphasizing the party's "Peaceful Taiwan" policy. Hsieh stated that his recent visits to various cities across Taiwan revealed strong grassroots support for Jaw's policies and direction, bolstering the party's confidence in achieving unity and returning to power.
The KMT is the party that can truly achieve 'caring for livelihoods, loving the people, and striving for peace.'
"The KMT is the party that can truly achieve 'caring for livelihoods, loving the people, and striving for peace,'" Hsieh declared, asserting that more Taiwanese citizens are recognizing this. He highlighted the conference's theme, "Unity, Self-Improvement, Broaden Horizons, Sustainable China," as reflecting the sentiments of most Taiwanese people and aligning with Jaw's leadership goals. Hsieh stressed the KMT's commitment to maintaining cross-strait peace and stability based on shared Chinese heritage, ensuring the enduring strength of the Chinese nation.
Hsieh also expressed gratitude to overseas compatriots for their contributions to the Republic of China and their support for the KMT. He praised the All America Taiwanese Association for its role as a bridge between Taiwan and the United States, fostering exchange and understanding. He credited overseas Chinese with the birth of the Republic of China and lauded their "diligence, hard work, unity, inclusiveness, and love for homeland" as embodying true Taiwanese values and serving as role models for younger generations.
Unity, Self-Improvement, Broaden Horizons, Sustainable China
Detailing Jaw's "Peaceful Taiwan" strategy, Hsieh mentioned her successful meetings with Chinese Communist Party General Secretary Xi Jinping, aimed at promoting cross-strait peace and stability. He also pointed to Jaw's collaboration with Taiwan People's Party Chairman Huang Kuo-chang on significant livelihood legislation, such as the "Organic Act on the Growth and Future Accounts of Taiwan's Children and Adolescents," as part of the "Prosper Taiwan" initiative. Hsieh urged attendees to support the KMT's efforts in the upcoming local elections, emphasizing the party's unified push for victory.
As a second-generation overseas Chinese, I feel particularly deeply about the long-term efforts and contributions of overseas compatriots.
Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.