Yuwen Yang

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[Angelica 🌐⚛️🇹🇼🇨🇳🇺🇸 @AngelicaOung]

I’ll add my thoughts later but Fred Gao @GaoYingshi is first out of the gate with English transcript and his initial thoughts:

https://t.co/uF24GeGv8o

[Angelica 🌐⚛️🇹🇼🇨🇳🇺🇸 @AngelicaOung]

WHEN DOVES FLY

The transcript of the Xi-Cheng meeting is now out. And it’s a great day for Status Quo enjoyers.

Both Xi and Cheng were on the same page: Taiwanese independence is the red line that must not be crossed. But apart from that, it’s all carrot no sticks for the people of Taiwan on the road to reunification. In fact, the “R-word” was never used once by either side. Nor was “one-country 2 systems”, the once-presumed framework for eventual reunification.

Instead, both Cheng and Xi emphasized share heritage and Chinese-ness over political organization. If Tsai Ing-wen’s political genius was sticking to status quo and declaring it really means independence, Cheng Li-wen’s political genius might be standing on Status Quo and declaring that it really means Chinese unity and the rejuvenation of Zhonghua as a share task for Chinese on either side of the strait.

There might be some Chinese ordinary people who are going to seeth at this. They are high, nay, drunk on the resurgence of Chinese hard power. If Taiwan doesn’t want to do this the easy way, then the hard way is also not a problem.

However, I believe after today and for as long as Xi Jinping is in power after that, there will be no war in the Taiwan straits barring a declaration of de jure independence or hosting of foreign troops.

It also lays out a very easy line for the DPP to toe..they can stomp and fuss all they want. Just don’t declare independence and don’t host American troops.

The status quo could persist for decades. And paradoxically, the less we talk of independence for Taiwan, the more de-facto independence it will be able to enjoy.

[Angelica 🌐⚛️🇹🇼🇨🇳🇺🇸 @AngelicaOung]

A SATISFIED SMILE
When is a smile evidence for corruption?

Well in Taiwan, under the principle of “free conviction”, the probity of a piece of evidence is decided by the court. That means judges subjectively decide how important or trustworthy a piece of evidence is, although they still have to explain their explanation.

TPP founder Ko Wen-je was just sentenced to 13 years for bribery. What was the chief reason for the judgement?

“After the meeting, Shen Qingjing left with a satisfied smile and was accompanied by Zhu Yahu. This external reaction already reflects that the outcome of the meeting was favorable to Shen…From this, it can be inferred that a tacit quid pro quo agreement had been formed between official conduct and the transfer of benefits, thereby establishing the criminal intent of agreed bribery.”

Would you be happy to be convicted on this level of evidence, anon?

[Kai Carver 卡福凱 كاي كارفر קאי קארוור @kaicarver]

oh yeah and Taiwan is pretty active in the development and financing of this telescope, cool!
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[Yuwen Yang @yuwenyang]

How Taiwan Lost Trump https://t.co/SVJLw7CVTH

[Yuwen Yang @yuwenyang]

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[Yuwen Yang @yuwenyang]

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[Angelica 🌐⚛️🇹🇼🇨🇳🇺🇸 @AngelicaOung]

BTW…former TPP chairman Ko Wen-je is STILL being held incommunicado. He’s basically been in there since made September. In that time, his father died and he is now himself reportedly in poor health.

What would the reason for denying him bail, now that he has been charged and everything? No…there’s still a chance of collusion, ruled the Taipei district court. Another 2 months of detention while the trial is ongoing.

I’m becoming increasingly convinced that Ko is in fact railroaded. There simply isn’t evidence of corruption, the most serious charge. And if they manage to put him away for selling campaign tchotchkes with improper accounting that’s almost as bad as framing him for corruption in my mind.

Current TPP chairman Huang Kuo-chang has started a sit-in outside the detention center.

[Yuwen Yang @yuwenyang]

What a catch!!! 👍👍👍

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CHENG-JUI SUNG! WHAT A CATCH 🤯

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[Katherine Green @KatherineG58433]

On 11 January 2025, over 150,000 citizens today demand judicial justice from the government. The message is clear: the judicial system must be independent, impartial, consistent, and transparent. The DPP-led government has failed to meet the expectations.

[Yuwen Yang @yuwenyang]

@KP_Taiwan Free Ko Wen-je!

[Angelica 🌐⚛️🇹🇼🇨🇳🇺🇸 @AngelicaOung]

Crowd gathering at CKS memorial hall for the 1.11 TPP protest “against a corrupt judicial system”

[Yuwen Yang @yuwenyang]

Stop the political witch hunt!!

[台灣民眾黨 | Taiwan People's Party @TPP_Taiwan]

On Taiwan’s #JudicialDay, we call on everyone to take to the streets and protest against a corrupt judicial system.

#When: 2PM, Jan 11 (Sat) 2025
#Where: Liberty Square (CKS Memorial Hall)

We urge President @ChingteLai to restore judicial justice and democracy in Taiwan!

[Angelica 🌐⚛️🇹🇼🇨🇳🇺🇸 @AngelicaOung]

KO BACK IN DETENTION PENDING TRIAL: Finally the prosecutors convinced the court that TPP Chairman is a flight risk. But with their case against him rather frail, I’m starting to see the idea that it’s a politically-motivated stitch-up become more mainstream.

Case in point: the /r/Taiwan subreddit is generally highly-supportive of the ruling TPP. But even some folks who are NOT supportive of Ko are noticing the way he’s been singled out.

“I’m probably going to be downvoted to kingdom come, but I honestly feel like these chains of events are severely undermining the credibility of the entire judicial system in Taiwan. At best you can say the prosecutors are incompetent, at worst it’s political persecution.”

“Does not matter what party is in power now, it must have strong political opposition to stay sober. As soon as the political space is cleaned from competitors, literally ANY political party will start rotting exponentially.”

“My Taiwanese-American relatives think Ko is pathetic and cheer on this prosecution, but when I broke it down into American terms and asked them to think of a high profile American suspect, even for those who love Trump and asked if this was appropriate, they all fell silent. Yeah. You can dislike the political individual but when you put it in terms of a justice system you are familiar with it pretty quickly starts to look like a political witch hunt.”

The Taiwan subreddit is mostly frequented by foreigners in Taiwan. Link in the replies.

[柯文哲 Ko Wen-Je @KP_Taiwan]

昨日，台灣民眾黨召開臨時中央委員會，最重要的是我個人要請辭黨主席，因為我不可以讓這個冗長的司法程序，模糊焦點、干擾整個民眾黨的發展。畢竟民眾黨，現在是臺灣重要的政治力量，我絕對不會因為我個人的因素，讓台灣民眾黨的 受到阻礙，甚至去干擾整個臺灣的民主政治發展。我對台灣民眾黨有責任，所以我正式向中央委員會請辭。我雖然辭去黨主席，但我還是民眾黨的終身黨員、 終身志工。 人在遇到困境，有時候會充滿仇恨，特別是我父親前陣子狀況不好的時候，有一陣子，我是真的很氣。但我最後還是能夠做到「心存善念、盡力而為」。我沒有放棄，也拜託大家不要放棄。特別是支持者們，請大家繼續支持台灣民眾黨，特別是支持柯文哲的人，更要支持臺灣民眾黨！ 更重要的是，請大家跟我一樣，心存善念、盡力而為。相信正面的力量，才能夠讓台灣更好。

Yesterday, the Taiwan People's Party held an extraordinary Central Committee meeting, during which I officially tendered my resignation as party chairman. The TPP is now a crucial political force in Taiwan, and I cannot allow this lengthy judicial process to divert attention from or obstruct the development of the Taiwan People’s Party, nor hinder Taiwan’s cherished democracy. I hold a deep sense of responsibility for the TPP, which is why I have formally submitted my resignation. Although I am stepping down as chairman, I will remain a lifelong member and volunteer of the Taiwan People’s Party.
In times of adversity, it is easy to be consumed by rage—especially during difficult moments, like when my father was unwell recently. There was a period when I felt deep frustration. However, I have managed to uphold the principle of “staying kind and doing my best.” I have not given up, and I ask everyone not to give up either. To all our supporters, I urge you to continue supporting the Taiwan People's Party. Those who support me, Ko Wen-je, must also support the Taiwan People's Party!
Most importantly, I hope everyone will join me in staying kind and doing their best. Believe in the power of positivity—it is the key to making Taiwan better.

[柯文哲 Ko Wen-Je @KP_Taiwan]

From the bottom of my heart, thank you for being there for me after four long months of waiting.

[Yuwen Yang @yuwenyang]

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[台灣民眾黨 | Taiwan People's Party @TPP_Taiwan]

The Taiwan People's Party (TPP) held a "Stop Bullying, Protect Labor Rights" civil march this afternoon, joined by over 10 labor and civil servant organizations, with more than 3,000 participants. The march was live-streamed on the "Voice of the People" and Ko Wen-je's YouTube channel, garnering over 170,000 views. This march not only aimed to express the Taiwanese people's outrage over the Ministry of Labor's civil servant tragedy but also to convey three key demands to President Lai Ching-te: "legislate anti-bullying laws, support unions for police and firefighters, and protect whistleblowers."

Eight years ago, former President Tsai Ing-wen said laborers were "the softest spot in her heart," promising to increase wages and reduce working hours for workers nationwide. However, these commitments were entirely unfulfilled, with the Labor Standards Act being amended unfavorably and seven public holidays removed. Now, as Lai Ching-te transitions from Premier to President, the Ministry of Labor has again been embroiled in a civil servant bullying incident that led to suicide.

The Taiwan People's Party Legislative Caucus has already drafted a "Special Anti-Bullying Act," pledging to ensure workplace health for all workers. The TPP also urges the government to stop blocking civil servants from forming unions.

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