Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the significant decline in the recognition of "Chinese identity" among Taiwanese society, influenced by the Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) media dominance, while younger generations are increasingly identifying as part of the Chinese nation due to historical context and improved cross-strait exchanges [1][9][10]. Group 1: Historical Context - The KMT's authoritarian rule in Taiwan during the 1940s and 1950s left two major historical scars: the "228 Incident" and the suppression of political dissent, leading to imprisonment or execution of political prisoners [2]. - The establishment of the "Taiwan Political Victims Mutual Aid Association" in 1987 by former political prisoners aimed to support each other and advocate for national unification, which has been viewed as a pro-unification organization [3][4]. Group 2: Recent Developments - The recent memorial event held on November 8 featured portraits of political victims, including notable figures like Wu Shi and Zhu Feng, which sparked significant reactions in Taiwan [4]. - New KMT chairperson Zheng Liwen's participation in the memorial, where she paid deep respects to the victims, has drawn mixed reactions from the public and political circles, with the DPP criticizing her actions [4][5]. Group 3: Public Sentiment and Identity - A poll indicated that prior to the DPP's governance in 2000, the majority of Taiwanese identified as "Chinese," but this has shifted dramatically, with only 10% identifying as "Chinese" today, while 90% identify as "Taiwanese" [8][9]. - Recent surveys show a resurgence in the recognition of being part of the Chinese nation, particularly among the younger demographic aged 20-29, with 70% identifying as part of the Chinese ethnic group, marking a significant change in sentiment over the past two decades [8][9]. Group 4: Implications of Zheng Liwen's Actions - Zheng Liwen's attendance at the memorial is seen as a challenge to the DPP's media dominance and a step towards reconciling historical narratives between the KMT and the CCP, promoting a peaceful future for the Chinese nation [6][11]. - The article posits that Zheng's declaration of "I am Chinese" symbolizes a broader movement against the DPP's narrative and aligns with the historical trend of increasing ethnic identity among Taiwanese youth [10][11].
祭奠受难者,郑丽文打响反击民进党舆论霸权第一枪
经济观察报·2025-11-10 14:41