On the eve of Chiang Ching-kuo's memorial day, the Kuomintang played its last card, and Taiwan's election situation will usher in a big reversal
Recently, the election in Taiwan Province of China has entered the final stage, and the three major parties are all fighting hard for the final victory. At this critical juncture, the Kuomintang suddenly resorted to a clever trick and played a "Jingguo card" to focus the election on Chiang Ching-kuo, leaving all factions on the island and Chinese mainland speechless.
Chiang Ching-kuo, a great man in history, was once the leader of Taiwan and the soul of the Kuomintang. He not only promoted political, economic, and social reforms in Taiwan, but also adhered to the "one-China" principle and maintained peaceful relations with Chinese mainland. His life was a life of struggle for the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. His name is a banner in the hearts of the Taiwan people and a banner of the Kuomintang.
And the upcoming January 13 is Chiang Ching-kuo's memorial day. This day is also the polling day for the Taiwan Provincial Election. Kuomintang candidates Hou Youyi and Zhao Shaokang sent a special signal to the people on the island at their January 8 campaign. They said: "On January 13, we must win, we must be worthy of Mr. Chiang Ching-kuo, and we must be worthy of future generations!"This statement made many netizens instantly understand the intention of the Kuomintang. They wanted to use Chiang Ching-kuo's influence to arouse the enthusiasm of the Kuomintang supporters and mobilize the feelings of the people on the island to win the election.
This move was undoubtedly a clever move by the Kuomintang. Because Chiang Ching-kuo, as a historical figure, has always been respected and admired by the Taiwanese people. His political achievements and personality are universally recognized by the people on the island. Moreover, his support for "one China" is also in sharp contrast to the current "one-China" proposition. Hou Youyi and Zhao Shaokang expressed their recognition of Chiang Ching-kuo at the campaign, which made the atmosphere very warm and moved many netizens. This move, for the Kuomintang, can not only win over its own supporters, but also hit the morale of ***, and even attract some centrist voters.
It is worth noting that all factions in China and Chinese mainland have remained silent about the "economic card" played by the KMT. ** And the People's Party did not make any statements, nor did they carry out any attacks on the KMT. Chinese mainland also did not make any statement on this, nor did it make any criticism of the KMT. This reticence may mean that they are unwilling to get caught up in the emotional strife of this election campaign, nor are they willing to touch the sensitive topic of Chiang Ching-kuo. In this way, the Kuomintang will be able to play the "Jingguo card" more smoothly, revive Chiang Ching-kuo's image and spirit in the hearts of the people on the island, and enhance the KMT's momentum and confidence.
Of course, the KMT's "Jingguo card" is not without risks. Because in addition to the "Jingguo card", the Kuomintang also has a key figure, that is, Guo Taiming. Guo Taiming, as Taiwan's richest man and the former candidate of the Kuomintang, his influence should not be underestimated. His supporters are also an important source of votes for the Kuomintang. But Mr. Gou has kept a low profile since he withdrew from the election, and has had little contact with the KMT. Zhao Shaokang, who tried to contact him many times, did not get a response from Guo Taiming. It is widely believed that Mr. Gou may have been frightened by the detention of his hardcore assistant Zhou Dianlun and chose to keep a low profile. Without ensuring his safety, it was difficult for Gou to show up, which became a major variable in the KMT's final sprint.
Guo Taiming's attitude has an important impact on the election of the Kuomintang. If Guo can openly express his support for the KMT before the vote, then the KMT can use his popularity and financial resources to increase its competitiveness. However, if Gou chooses to remain silent, or even secretly support other parties, then the KMT will lose a large number of voters, and may even lead to a reversal of the election. Therefore, while playing the "economic card", the Kuomintang must also pay attention to Guo Taiming's movements, try to win his support, and avoid his betrayal.
Finally, it should be emphasized that no matter what the outcome of the 2024 Taiwan Provincial Election is, the general trend of the reunification of the motherland will not change because of this. Although the election campaign is fierce, Taiwan compatriots should look at it rationally and maintain their expectations for peaceful development. Regardless of the outcome of the election, our common Chinese dream will remain the same.