Taiwan DPP Condemns China Law, Accuses Opposition of CCP Complicity After Blocking Vote

Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) on Wednesday proposed a motion to condemn China's newly enacted "National Unity Promotion Law," citing concerns over Beijing's escalating cross-border suppression tactics. However, the motion was collectively blocked by opposition parties, drawing sharp criticism from the DPP.

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The blue and white parties are validating themselves, both parties are 'Cheng Li-wen-izing'! They are making the Republic of China disappear!

DPP legislator Wu Ssu-yao asserted that the opposition parties, by blocking the condemnation, were "validating themselves" and "becoming like Cheng Li-wen," a reference to a prominent opposition figure. Wu accused them of being "accomplices of the Chinese Communist Party" for failing to stand against what she termed an "evil law."

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This is not being an accomplice of the Chinese Communist Party, what else is?

Another DPP legislator, Shen Po-yang, explained via Facebook that the law criminalizes not identifying as Chinese. He stated that while previously, advocating for Taiwanese independence was considered a crime by China, the new law makes it an offense for anyone who does not want to be Chinese. Shen noted that his own party's motion aimed to protect individuals who consider the Republic of China their country, but the legislative session rejected even a discussion.

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Previously, China said advocating for Taiwanese independence was a crime; now, not wanting to be Chinese is a crime.

DPP legislator Chen Pei-yu questioned the opposition's legitimacy as representatives of Taiwan, accusing them of prioritizing self-serving legislation, neglecting the budget, and refusing to condemn China's law. She challenged their right to receive taxpayer salaries while failing to defend Taiwan's interests.

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The DPP's condemnation motion today is to protect everyone who says 'The Republic of China is my country'.