Taipei, December 25 (Xinhua) -- In the past week, the temperature in Taipei has dropped significantly. In the past few days, a number of Taiwanese labor organizations and young people have braved the cold wind and stood on the streets, raising their heartfelt voices and expressing their public demands.
From the 19th to the 24th, labor groups on the island joined forces to hold a series of forums and rallies with the theme of "Ending the Green Terror – Anti-Bad Governance, Anti-Corruption, and Peace".
At the event site, the organizers erected huge posters to express their complaints, and many forums continued from day to night, and people from all walks of life expounded their views from different angles, criticizing the authorities for nearly 8 years of power, resulting in the danger of war, the people's livelihood, and the collapse of democracy.
The sky was overcast, and cold rain drifted from time to time. At an event, Huang Debei, the general convener of the operation, said that the operation was held in the middle of a cold winter, which is very similar to the current environment in Taiwan. He said that for the sake of their own political interests, the corrupt authorities are willing to be pawns of the United States, provoke confrontation between the two sides of the strait, constantly attack the mainland, and intimidate groups or individuals on the island who criticize them.
At this juncture, it is necessary to stand up with a high degree of courage to express opposition to the bad policies of the ruling authorities. Huang Debei said.
Lin Ziwen, the commander-in-chief of the operation, also appealed: "The people at the bottom should unite, stand up, and use our strength to change this society, so that the so-called rulers can see the living conditions and needs of the people." ”
We laborers cannot afford to give birth, to support, to be sick, to live, or to live. Hsinchu County Councilor Luo Meiwen said bluntly at the event, "A lifetime of hard work is to hope that the next generation will live a better life." Therefore, when we see the current situation in Taiwan, can we not stand up?”
**Compulsory military service has been extended from four months to one year, which will be implemented from New Year's Day 2024. On the evening of 24 July, some young people took to the streets of Taipei and displayed slogans such as "Taiwan's youth refuse to extend their military service," "Persist in cross-strait peaceful exchanges," and "Cross-strait youth will not fight against each other."
Why does Taiwan want 'all the people are soldiers'?Why should we sacrifice ourselves as cannon fodder on the battlefield in the Taiwan Strait?!Zhang Junkai, a young man, asked in his speech.
The two sides of the strait have the same root and origin, so why should they kill each other?A young preschool education worker said that extending military service will increase military spending, and that the tax money spent in vain is to support the United States, which instigates the war, and how sad it will be for the people of Taiwan to be forced to stand on the battlefield of "fighting for no reason" under the pressure of the United States, and to be cannon fodder.
The participants of the event also said that in the past 8 years since he came to power, bad governance has continued, corruption has been frequent, and the lives of the people in Taiwan have become more and more difficult day by day, and the heavy oppression has made people breathless. Taiwan's young people will also be forced to accept the vicious government of extended military service, and face the risk of going to war. Therefore, we must speak out bravely, resolutely oppose policies that endanger China, and maintain peace in the Taiwan Strait.
Ji Xin, president of Taiwan's "Observation" magazine, who came to the scene to support the youth, said that we hope for peaceful development, which concerns everyone. Only peaceful reunification can truly bring about long-term peace and stability in Taiwan. Qi Jialin, chairman of the United Alliance Party, pointed out: We oppose the extension of military service and war, and the two sides of the strait should achieve peaceful reunification.
In several activities, people from all walks of life who participated in the activities repeatedly mentioned that they hoped that the majority of Taiwanese society would not remain silent.
On the 25th, Zhang Junkai recorded his experience of participating in the event the night before on the online social platform: a group of courageous young people voiced their peaceful and anti-war voices, and they should be supported and solidarized. I wish peace across the strait and peace across the Taiwan Strait!