Amid heavy rain in Taipei on Saturday, over 250,000 residents flooded the streets to protest what critics described as a 'dictatorship' under the DPP authorities in Taiwan. The energy was palpable as voices from across the island chanted for accountability and change. 🌧️
Prominent figures, including Chinese Kuomintang Chairman Eric Chu, former chairman Ma Ying-jeou, Taiwan People’s Party Chairman Huang Kuo-chang, and the head of the legislative body Han Kuo-yu, joined local leaders at the rally. They united in expressing that since taking office in May last year, Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te has deepened societal divisions and sidelined those who disagree with him.
Chu warned, "We have seen Taiwan divided, with personal interests overtaking unity and progress," underscoring the belief that the current policies are paving the way for a one-party dominance. Huang further stressed that the ongoing mass recall against legislative representatives aligned with the Kuomintang was a move to cement authoritarian control.
Former chairman Ma criticized the DPP authorities for succumbing to external pressures by yielding to U.S. trade measures, cautioning that such incompetence could spark confrontations across the Taiwan Strait. Taichung mayor Lu Shiow-yen also urged Lai to focus on revitalizing the economy instead of engaging in political maneuvering.
The rally crescendoed with the resounding chorus of "Lai Ching-te, step down," a clear signal from the crowd that they demand a government that listens to its people and works for the collective good. This spirited demonstration highlights the growing momentum of civic activism in Taiwan, driven by a desire for transparent and inclusive governance. 😊
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Taiwan residents rally against DPP authorities' 'dictatorship'
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