The Chinese government's addition of a column on its official website has caused dissatisfaction in Taiwan. Explore the implications of this move and its potential impact on the complex relationship between China and Taiwan. Plus, stay informed about the latest political controversies in Taiwan and Ukraine, and the opposition to political interference by a former US Treasury Secretary.
Sources:
https://www.voachinese.com/a/china-official-website-adding-sepcial-column-to-punish-diehard-taiwan-independence-advocates-causing-uproar-in-taiwan-20240808/7735370.html
https://www.epochtimes.com/gb/24/8/11/n14309221.htm
https://www.epochtimes.com/gb/24/8/11/n14309221.htm
https://www.epochtimes.com/gb/24/8/11/n14309221.htm
Outline:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:39) The Chinese government's official website has added a column of "punishing 'Taiwan independence' stubborn molecules" and reporting emails caused dissatisfaction in Taiwan.
(00:03:12) How much does it cost to take the gold medal?
(00:05:32) How much does it cost to take the gold medal?
(00:07:53) How much does it cost to take the gold medal?
Simply Politics, from China
Chinese Government’s Controversial Move Sparks Discontent in Taiwan
The Chinese government's addition of a column on its official website has caused dissatisfaction in Taiwan. Explore the implications of this move and its potential impact on the complex relationship between China and Taiwan. Plus, stay informed about the latest political controversies in Taiwan and Ukraine, and the opposition to political interference by a former US Treasury Secretary.Sources:https://www.voachinese.com/a/china-official-website-adding-sepcial-column-to-punish-diehard-taiwan-independence-advocates-causing-uproar-in-taiwan-20240808/7735370.htmlhttps://www.epochtimes.com/gb/24/8/11/n14309221.htmhttps://www.epochtimes.com/gb/24/8/11/n14309221.htmhttps://www.epochtimes.com/gb/24/8/11/n14309221.htmOutline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:39) The Chinese government's official website has added a column of "punishing 'Taiwan independence' stubborn molecules" and reporting emails caused dissatisfaction in Taiwan.(00:03:12) How much does it cost to take the gold medal?(00:05:32) How much does it cost to take the gold medal?(00:07:53) How much does it cost to take the gold medal?
- Duration:
- 10m
- Broadcast on:
- 12 Aug 2024
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- mp3
Good morning and welcome to Simply Politics from China. It's Monday, August 12th. On today's show, the Chinese government's official website adds a column on punishing Taiwan independence and reporting emails causing dissatisfaction in Taiwan. Plus, we'll discuss the cost of taking the gold medal. Please coverage in more up next. I'm David and you're listening to Simply Politics from China. I apologize for the confusion, but the closing sentence you provided seems to be incomplete. It starts with "We start off with, but doesn't provide the rest of the sentence or the topic it is referring to." Without the complete closing sentence, I don't have enough context to create a smooth transition to the opening sentence about the new section on the Chinese government's website. If you could please provide the full closing sentence, I'd be happy to assist in combining the two sentences into a coherent transition. Yes, David. This move comes after Beijing released the 22 opinions on punishing stubborn Taiwan independence elements on June 21st. The new section and reporting email address were discovered this week on the official websites of the Taiwan Work Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council. Can you tell us more about this new section and what it entails? Certainly. The section lists individuals deemed as stubborn Taiwan independence elements and provides a reporting email address. A floating window has been added to the official websites of the Taiwan Work Office of the CPC Central Committee and the Taiwan Affairs Office, which leads to this dedicated section when clicked. The words "Taiwan independence" are specially marked in green font. Who are the individuals listed in this section? At the top of the webpage, a total of 10 people are listed as stubborn Taiwan independence elements on the list. Nine of them are former or current government officials, legislators or important cadres of the Democratic Progressive Party, including Tsut Sengchang, Yuxi Kun, Joseph Wu, Shao Bhikim, Kuleshiun, Sai Chichang, Keir Chen Ming, Lin Fei Phan, and Wang Ting Yu. The other person, Chen Zhaohua, is a former legislator of the new power party. What has been the reaction in Taiwan to this move by Beijing? Both the ruling and opposition parties in Taiwan have expressed dissatisfaction with this move, arguing that it is not conducive to cross-strait exchange. However, the Beijing authorities have stated that the section targets only a small number of stubborn Taiwan independence elements and does not involve the vast majority of the Taiwanese people. And what about the U.S. government's stance on this issue? The U.S. government has not directly commented on this matter, but reiterated that Washington's one China policy remains unchanged. Thanks for the report, Abby. And speaking of China, according to a recent report by the EPOC Times, the Chinese Communist Party, or CCP, has long used the Olympics as a platform to demonstrate the supposed superiority of the Communist system. However, in the wake of three years of harsh pandemic lockdowns and economic downturn, citizens in mainland China are beginning to question why the CCP is investing so heavily in Olympic success rather than providing relief for those struggling economically. Who to discuss this further is our correspondent, James. Yes, David. The CCP has a history of investing heavily in the Olympics. This is part of a broader strategy to use international sports events, particularly the Olympics, to bolster the legitimacy of CCP rule. However, this approach is coming under increasing scrutiny from the Chinese public, especially given the current economic hardships many are facing. Can you tell us more about this so-called Soviet-style Olympic mechanism that the CCP is said to be using? Certainly. The Soviet-style Olympic mechanism refers to the practice of heavily investing in sports and athletes to achieve success at the Olympics and other international sports events. The idea is to use these victories to promote the strength and superiority of the Communist system. This has been a consistent practice of the CCP for many years. And how are the Chinese people reacting to this, especially in light of the economic difficulties many are facing? There's growing discontent among the Chinese public. Many are questioning why the CCP is spending so much money on winning Olympic gold medals when these funds could be used to provide relief for people struggling amid economic hardship. This sentiment has been amplified by the impact of the pandemic, which has led to severe lockdowns and an economic downturn in the country. What impact might this have on the CCP's approach to the upcoming Paris Olympics? It's hard to say at this point. The CCP has not shown any signs of changing its approach to the Olympics. However, the growing public discontent could put pressure on the party to reassess its priorities and potentially redirect some of its resources towards providing economic relief. Thanks for the report, James. Staying on the topic of China, a recent report by the Epoch Times suggests that the Chinese Communist Party, or CCP, has long used the Olympics as a platform to compete with the West and showcase the supposed superiority of the Communist system. However, following three years of severe pandemic lockdowns and economic downturn, citizens in mainland China are beginning to openly question why the CCP is investing so heavily in Olympic success rather than providing relief for those struggling economically. Here to discuss this further is our correspondent Michael. Yes, David. The CCP has a history of investing heavily in the Olympics. This is part of a broader strategy to use international sports events, particularly the Olympics, to bolster the legitimacy of CCP rule. However, this approach is coming under increasing scrutiny from the Chinese public, especially given the current economic hardships many are facing. Can you tell us more about this so-called Soviet-style Olympic mechanism that the CCP is said to be using? Certainly. The Soviet-style Olympic mechanism refers to the practice of heavily investing in sports and athletes to achieve success at the Olympics and other international sports events. The idea is to use these victories to promote the strength and superiority of the Communist system. This has been a consistent practice of the CCP for many years. And how are the Chinese people reacting to this, especially in light of the economic difficulties many are facing? There's growing discontent among the Chinese public. Many are questioning why the CCP is spending so much money on winning Olympic gold medals when these funds could be used to provide relief for people struggling amid economic hardship. This sentiment has been amplified by the impact of the pandemic, which has led to severe lockdowns and an economic downturn in the country. What impact might this have on the CCP's approach to the upcoming Paris Olympics? It's hard to say at this point. The CCP has not shown any signs of changing its approach to the Olympics. However, the growing public discontent could put pressure on the party to reassess its priorities and potentially redirect some of its resources towards providing economic relief. Thanks for the report, Michael. Shifting gears but staying in China, a recent report by the Epoch Times suggests that the Chinese Communist Party or CCP has long used the Olympics as a platform to compete with the West and showcase the supposed superiority of the Communist system. However, following three years of severe pandemic lockdowns and economic downturn, citizens in mainland China are beginning to openly question why the CCP is investing so heavily in Olympic success rather than providing relief for those struggling economically. Here to discuss this further is our correspondent, Celeste. Yes, David, the CCP has a history of investing heavily in the Olympics. This is part of a broader strategy to use international sports events, particularly the Olympics, to bolster the legitimacy of CCP rule. However, this approach is coming under increasing scrutiny from the Chinese public, especially given the current economic hardships many are facing. Can you tell us more about this so-called Soviet-style Olympic mechanism that the CCP is said to be using? Certainly. The Soviet-style Olympic mechanism refers to the practice of heavily investing in sports and athletes to achieve success at the Olympics and other international sports events. The idea is to use these victories to promote the strength and superiority of the Communist system. This has been a consistent practice of the CCP for many years. And how are the Chinese people reacting to this, especially in light of the economic difficulties many are facing? There's growing discontent among the Chinese public. Many are questioning why the CCP is spending so much money on winning Olympic gold medals when these funds could be used to provide relief for people struggling amid economic hardship. This sentiment has been amplified by the impact of the pandemic, which has led to severe lockdowns and an economic downturn in the country. What impact might this have on the CCP's approach to the upcoming Paris Olympics? It's hard to say at this point. The CCP has not shown any signs of changing its approach to the Olympics. However, the growing public discontent could put pressure on the party to reassess its priorities and potentially redirect some of its resources towards providing economic relief. Thanks for the insights, Celeste. And with that, we wrap up our stories for today. Thanks for listening to Simply Politics from China. We'll see you back here tomorrow. [MUSIC] [BLANK_AUDIO]