Taiwan's fate worse than Qin Xianglian's, says EU envoy Hsieh Jui-wen

Taiwan's representative to the European Union and Belgium, Hsieh Jui-wen, has drawn a stark analogy between the classic Chinese opera story of Qin Xianglian and Chen Shimei and Taiwan's political predicament. He argues that Taiwan's situation is even more tragic than Qin Xianglian's, who was abandoned by her husband Chen Shimei after he became a high-ranking official.

Hsieh used his Facebook post to liken Taiwan's historical journey to the narrative. He described Taiwan being "abandoned like an orphan" after the Treaty of Shimonoseki, "brought back as a child bride" after World War II, and then subjected to "domestic violence" through events like the February 28 Incident and martial law. He suggested that after achieving democratization, Taiwan faced accusations of "Taiwan independence" and saw its counterpart "flirting with neighbors" – a reference to the "1992 Consensus" and the concept of "one China, two systems."

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The female owner hasn't even become the first wife, and she's directly become the doorman.

He criticized the notion that Taiwan is merely a "door mat" rather than a partner, stating, "The female owner hasn't even become the first wife, and she's directly become the doorman." Hsieh expressed concern that Taiwan might be pushed towards a situation where its democracy is abolished under the guise of "one China, two systems," and that its future is being predetermined as part of China.

To further articulate his views, Hsieh composed a poem titled "Unraveling Fate's Lottery." The poem speaks of sleeping in the same bed but separate rooms, urging a swift transition from "doorman" to "national defense." It warns against actions that could sink the ship and calls for "resilient young men" to "chop up the scoundrel." Hsieh emphasized that Taiwan cannot rely on external saviors like the fictional Judge Bao, stating, "We can only rely on ourselves. Judge Bao has long been 'allowed public' (允公), implying he is no longer available to help."

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We can only rely on ourselves. Judge Bao has long been 'allowed public' (允公).