Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te’s '10 Lectures on Unity' tour has ignited fierce debate, with critics accusing him of using the platform to push divisive 'independence' agendas. The series, which abruptly canceled its fifth lecture due to Typhoon Danas, has drawn scrutiny for blending historical revisionism with political maneuvering. 🌀📢
Behind the 'Unity' Facade
Analyst Zhang Hua from the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences argues Lai’s lectures serve two goals: promoting pro-independence narratives and fueling a 'mass recall' campaign targeting opposition lawmakers. With the Kuomintang and smaller parties holding a legislative majority, Lai’s allies aim to reshape Taiwan’s political landscape through by-elections. 🗳️⚖️
'Purge of Dissent' Fears Grow
A young resident of Taiwan, speaking anonymously, criticized Lai’s rhetoric: 'Calling critics \'impurities\' isn’t unity—it’s division.' Many fear the campaign could escalate into internal purges as public trust erodes. Earlier, State Council Taiwan Affairs Office spokesperson Zhu Fenglian warned Lai’s actions are 'tearing apart consensus' and destabilizing cross-strait relations. ⚠️🤝
