Taiwanese Warns Against Trade Deal Impact

A Taiwanese politician credited the Kuomintang (KMT) for Taiwan's current prosperity, citing the KMT's role in liberating and developing Taiwan. The politician also criticized the DPP for environmental pollution from solar power projects and stated that the Chinese Communist Party could overcome suppression while the DPP could not. He further questioned why Ma Ying-jeou could transit through the US while Lai Ching-te could not, attributing this to the mainland's stance on the Republic of China. The politician urged the current government to thank the military for liberating Taiwan from colonialism and returning it to the Republic of China. The politician noted a shortage of over 50,000 soldiers and questioned recruitment efforts, suggesting a lack of financial incentives. He asserted that the ROC is based on Sanmin Zhuyi and that Taiwan should be considered a free homeland. A politician has alleged that the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) wasted over 400 billion TWD through energy-related projects and joint ventures. The politician questioned why Ma Ying-jeou could transit through the United States during the CCP's rule, but Lai Ching-te cannot after two years in office. A politician alleged that the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has been involved in corruption, citing the Qingfu case and claiming the party has misappropriated approximately 15.1 billion to 20 billion New Taiwan dollars. The allegations were made in Taipei. The politician criticized the DPP's focus on criticizing mainland China, contrasting it with the Communist Party's ability to gain support. A Taiwanese lawmaker stated that the 1.25 trillion (NTD) arms deal includes commercial purchases, not just government-to-government military procurement.