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Officials criticize Blue and White parties for opposing condemnation of China's 'National Unity Promotion Law'

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • An official criticized Taiwanese political parties (Blue and White) for opposing a legislative motion to condemn China's "National Unity Promotion Law."
  • The official argued that the law intensifies China's cross-border suppression, particularly against ethnic minorities, and warned of its implications for Taiwan.
  • The opposition to condemning the law was questioned, with the official suggesting it implies support for China's actions and hinders necessary national security legislation.

An official familiar with cross-Strait relations has strongly criticized Taiwan's Blue and White political parties for opposing a legislative motion to condemn China's "National Unity Promotion Law." The official stated that while democratic nations worldwide have denounced the law, the Blue and White parties' opposition in Taiwan's legislature is perplexing, questioning if their stance implies endorsement of Beijing's policies.

The ruling party proposed a motion in the legislature to condemn the CCP's evil law, but only the Blue and White opposed it. This is very strange; it's just a condemnation, do they actually agree with this law?

— OfficialQuestioning the opposition of the Blue and White parties to condemning China's National Unity Promotion Law.

The "National Unity Promotion Law," implemented in July, is seen by the official as a tool for China to escalate cross-border suppression. Concerns were raised that this law will further harm Tibetans and undermine the traditions, religion, and language of ethnic minorities through assimilationist policies. The official noted that like-minded countries, including the United States and Japan, are actively addressing this issue through seminars, international conferences, and dedicated platforms, and have engaged with Taiwanese government agencies on the matter.

Adding to the criticism, the official pointed out that Taiwan faces a significant hurdle as many national security legislative amendments are stalled in the Legislative Yuan due to the Blue and White parties' opposition. This inaction, the official argued, leaves Taiwan vulnerable and hinders the government's ability to strengthen its defenses against external threats. While foreign nations have legal frameworks to counter cross-border suppression, Taiwan's legislative gridlock makes it particularly susceptible.

Why are the Blue and White parties so indifferent to this kind of law? Taiwan is currently in this predicament, and the system will be incomplete. Many national security legislative amendments are now lying in the Legislative Yuan and cannot be moved at all. This is the biggest difficulty we are facing.

— OfficialCriticizing the Blue and White parties for hindering national security legislation.

The official emphasized that no single country can combat China's cross-border suppression alone and that international cooperation is essential. A unified global response, involving democratic nations and like-minded partners, is crucial to forming an effective counter-mechanism. The government is actively pursuing such collaborations to present a united front against China's increasingly assertive actions.

China's cross-border suppression cannot be dealt with by one country alone, nor can any country stay out of it. Democratic countries must reach a consensus and act in unison; only then will their strength be greater.

— OfficialHighlighting the need for international cooperation to counter China's cross-border suppression.
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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.

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