DPP’s Lai Slams KMT For "Aligning With China" On Cross-Trait Issues

Vice President Lai Ching-te, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) 2024 presidential candidate, has criticized the main opposition Kuomintang (KMT), accusing them of consistently aligning with China's views on cross-strait issues, as reported by Taiwan’s Central News Agency (CNA).

Lai argued that this narrative echoes China's stance on the strained relations between Taiwan and China since 2016 when President Tsai Ing-wen of the DPP assumed office. I Photo: 賴清德Lai Ching-te X

Lai addressed the KMT's campaign narrative framing the upcoming presidential election as a choice between peace and war, characterizing it as China's external propaganda. The KMT's perspective suggests that voting for the DPP might lead to heightened tensions or even war between Taiwan and China.

Lai argued that this narrative echoes China's stance on the strained relations between Taiwan and China since 2016 when President Tsai Ing-wen of the DPP assumed office.

He expressed regret over the KMT's failure to uphold Taiwan's democratic spirit and accused them of aligning with China instead of condemning its interference in the election.

Lai pointed out instances where the KMT portrayed Taiwan as the provocateur when faced with China's military intimidation, emphasizing Taiwan's lack of provocative actions in recent years.

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