怒其不争，张亚中的呐喊或成绝响

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the differing political stances of the Kuomintang (KMT) leadership in relation to various elections, highlighting the emphasis on the concept of "China" during the party chair election, while downplaying it in the context of the Taiwan election, focusing instead on opposing "Taiwan independence" [5][8]. Group 1: Party Chair Election - The KMT will hold its party chair election on October 18, with candidates emphasizing the concept of "China" [5][9]. - Candidate Zhang Yazhong expressed a sense of despair during the debate, indicating that the KMT has not truly governed Taiwan since Chiang Ching-kuo, and criticized previous leaders for their roles in promoting "Taiwan independence" [6][7]. - Zhang also lamented the loss of the party's spirit and the abandonment of Sun Yat-sen's ideology, criticizing the educational curriculum changes that have marginalized Chinese history [8]. Group 2: Candidate Dynamics - The current KMT membership demographics show that over 65% are aged 60 and above, which influences candidates to emphasize Chinese identity [9]. - If candidate Hao Longbin wins, there may be a shift of the KMT towards the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), as indicated by his more conciliatory language towards the DPP [10]. - Conversely, if candidate Zheng Liwen wins, collaboration with the People's Party may become smoother, potentially leading to joint candidates in future elections [11]. Group 3: Policy and Strategy - Hao Longbin's recent crisis management efforts included announcing five major policies regarding cross-strait relations, aiming to gain the support of older KMT members [12]. - Zhang Yazhong criticized Hao's policies, suggesting a significant gap in their understanding of cross-strait issues [12][13]. - The contrasting styles of Zhang and Zhao Shaokang highlight the differences between a scholar's approach and a politician's pragmatism [14].