Core Viewpoint - The debate among candidates for the Kuomintang (KMT) chairmanship highlighted differing perspectives on the "1992 Consensus" and cross-strait relations, with Zhang Yazhong advocating for a clear stance on unification while others preferred a more ambiguous approach [2][4][10]. Group 1: Candidates' Positions - Zhang Yazhong questioned the candidates' avoidance of the unification stance and criticized their interpretations of the "1992 Consensus" as incorrect, suggesting that the KMT has been misleading the public for years [4][10]. - Luo Zhiyang emphasized the importance of dialogue over confrontation and the need for mutual respect, stating that maintaining the status quo is the most significant consensus among the Taiwanese public [2][3]. - Zheng Liwen argued that the inability to engage in dialogue with the mainland is due to the Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) rejection of the "1992 Consensus," which she views as a creative ambiguity that facilitated past exchanges [3]. Group 2: Political Dynamics - The current political landscape within the KMT is influenced by the aspirations of Taichung Mayor Lu Xiuyan, who is seen as a potential candidate for the 2028 elections, leading other candidates to align their policies with her views [5][8]. - The candidates' consistent use of the term "ambiguity" in their responses suggests prior coordination and a unified stance on cross-strait policy, likely to support Lu Xiuyan's future candidacy [7][8]. - Zhang Yazhong's urgent call for the KMT to adopt a definitive stance on the "1992 Consensus" reflects his belief that time is running out for Taiwan, urging the party to connect seamlessly with mainland policies to avoid potential crises [10][11].