Taiwan's KMT must prove peace path exists, but at what cost to freedom? analyst asks

Kuomintang (KMT) Chairwoman Sylvia Chang asserted that President Lai Ching-te's "new two-state theory" has caused international anxiety, and the KMT must play a crucial role in demonstrating that a path to peace is achievable.

However, veteran political commentator Huang Wei-han questioned the "price" of this peace. He argued that while all Taiwanese parties desire peace, the ultimate decision rests with Beijing. Huang stressed that Taiwan has long been accustomed to democracy and freedom, where the people make the choices.

"The key is, beyond peace, is democracy and freedom still present?" Huang asked in a social media post. He pointed out that the current president, despite winning only 40% of the vote, still holds office due to the people's choice. He added that future party rotations will also be a result of the people's will.

Huang emphasized that Taiwan's democracy and freedom are demonstrated by its 23 million people being masters of their own destiny and making their own decisions. He concluded that while no one rejects peace, the critical question remains whether democracy and freedom will endure alongside it.

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The key is, beyond peace, is democracy and freedom still present?