TAIPEI (TVBS News) — Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu (韓國瑜) expressed his admiration on Tuesday (Oct. 8) for President Lai Ching-te's (賴清德) recent remarks during the National Day celebration gala on Saturday. Lai's statement, claiming that "the Chinese Communist Party will never be the motherland of the people of the Republic of China," resonated with Han, who responded positively.
During a radio program, Han noted that Lai's comments defied expectations. He appreciated Lai's emphasis on the Republic of China's identity, especially when he said "Happy birthday to the Republic of China." Han admitted he initially feared Lai would maintain the "two states are not subordinate to each other" stance but found relief in Lai's National Day gala speech.
Han emphasized that if Lai could "freeze" the Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP, 民進黨) pro-independence platform, it would resolve the nation's identity issues. He eagerly anticipates Lai's statements on National Day on Thursday, hoping they will continue to align with the Republic of China's core values.
The evolving political discourse between Han and Lai hints at potential shifts in Taiwan's political landscape. Observers will watch closely to see if Lai's future speeches reinforce this newfound focus on national unity and identity.
