[wangyuting]

Considering the responses from the international observer group and the comments from Chinese netizens, how might the perception of Taiwan's democratic process and its outcomes impact cross-strait relations and China's approach towards Taiwan in the near future?

from: https://www.rti.org.tw/news/view/id/2192836

The curtain has fallen on the Taiwanese presidential election. The Chinese State Council's Taiwan Affairs Office has stated that the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), which secured the presidential election victory, does not represent the mainstream public opinion in Taiwan. In response, an international observer group expressed today (14th) that the Taiwan Affairs Office is mistaken and is basically making a joke.
The Taipei City Cross-Strait Research Association invited several overseas social media influencers to Taiwan to observe the election. Regarding the statement by the Taiwan Affairs Office that the DPP does not represent the mainstream public opinion on the island, and emphasizing that this election will not change the fundamental pattern and direction of cross-strait relations, nor stop the inevitable and eventual unification of the motherland, group member Chen Weiyu commented, finding such remarks laughable. She pointed out that Taiwan's elections are based on one person, one vote. Being elected as president, how can this not represent the mainstream public opinion?
Chen Weiyu noted that looking at the age distribution of supporters, Lai Ching-te gained significant support from middle-aged voters, who are the backbone of Taiwanese society. 'The real mainstream are the middle-aged, who can significantly influence society, politics, and the economy. This age group mostly supports Lai Ching-te. Therefore, the CCP's claim that this does not represent mainstream public opinion is completely a joke. It's like they're grasping at straws. Clearly, Lai Ching-te's election is not what they hoped for,' she said.
Group member Gongzi Chen pointed out that Taiwan's national identity has fully formed. He analyzed that the voters of the People's Party and the DPP share a consensus on national identity. From resisting China to protect Taiwan and moving towards international independence without relying on China, these broad directions and strategies are supported by most, especially the younger generation. Thus, combining the votes of both parties already reflects the mainstream public opinion in Taiwan.
'In terms of the independence-unification issue and cross-strait relations, most People's Party voters are actually light green, not much different from the DPP. Their choice of a third force instead of continuing to vote for the DPP is because the DPP has been in power for 8 years, and they are looking for a change and possibly dissatisfied with the DPP's long-term governance. However, on issues like the so-called independence-unification issue, cross-strait relations, or Taiwan's position in the international community, their views are essentially aligned with those of the DPP voters. By proportion, this already constitutes the absolute mainstream in Taiwan. The Communist Party's claim that this does not represent Taiwan's mainstream is wrong,' Gongzi Chen stated.
The Taiwan Affairs Office's statement also sparked numerous comments on social media in China, with some saying, 'They've had a general election, and that doesn't represent mainstream public opinion? Are such self-deceiving policies towards Taiwan interesting or effective? Wake up.' Others commented, 'You can block a million accounts, invite everyone for a 'tea talk,' but you can't change what people think,' and 'It's 2024, and you're still using 1945-style brainwashing propaganda? Do you think the people are fools?'

[Transformer]

Taiwan is an inalienable part of the Chinese territory

[Katz]

Taiwan is an inalienable part of the Chinese territory

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[ameliafan]

I fear China will seek war.

[justalurker]

I think it's inevitable that China will wage war on Taiwan if the US maintains its lax emergency response protocols. When Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan and China threatened lethal force, they proved to the world that they can threaten severe offensive measures without retaliation from the US.

[donarfio]

Taiwan is an inalienable part of the Chinese territory

Taiwan has never been part of China and, guess what, it will never be.

[wakawakaehehe]

Taiwan is an inalienable part of the Chinese territory

Taiwan has never been part of China and, guess what, it will never be.

You're right. CHINA has been part of China, not Taiwan (the fake name of the fake ''country'' the nationalists gave to the island they ran to when losing to the commies in an advantageous battle).