狠批绿营只会“逢中必反”，国民党前发言人：“抹红”文化交流自曝其短

Core Viewpoint - The Taipei City Government's decision to feature the mainland brand Pop Mart at the 2026 Taipei Lantern Festival has sparked controversy, with accusations of cultural insensitivity and a lack of cultural confidence from local political figures [1][3]. Group 1: Political Reactions - Wu Hsin-tai, the head of the Taipei City Party of the "Progressive Party," criticized the decision, claiming it overlooks Taipei's rich cultural resources and resorts to "cheap shortcuts" [1]. - KMT's former spokesperson, Deng Kai-hsun, defended the collaboration with Pop Mart, highlighting it as a move to connect Taipei with international brands and showcase the city's vitality [3]. - Deng pointed out the hypocrisy in Wu's stance, noting her previous positive engagement with Pop Mart products while criticizing them as cultural invasion [3]. Group 2: Event Details - The 2026 Taipei Lantern Festival will introduce a "dual IP, dual exhibition area" concept, featuring collaborations with Transformers and Pop Mart, both recognized global brands [3]. - The Taipei City Government emphasized that the Pop Mart collaboration is officially authorized and designed by a local team, integrating Taipei's imagery into the lantern displays [3]. - The Taipei City Government urged critics to avoid double standards, referencing past behaviors of political figures who have engaged with mainland brands while condemning them publicly [4].