Taipei Times
Date: Aug 30, 2015
By: Lee Hsin-fang / Staff reporter
While former vice president Lien Chan (連戰) drew fire from across party lines for his decision
Former president Lee Teng-hui talks to the media yesterday before addressing a forum discussing the economic development of hydrogen at National Taiwan University in Taipei. Photo: Liu Hsin-de, Taipei Times
to attend a military parade in Beijing, Shi Hsin University professor Wang Hsiao-po (王曉波) yesterday voiced support for the trip.
“I do not think there is anything wrong with Lien’s decision [to attend the event] since he currently holds no government or party positions,” said Wang, who also served as the convener of the Ministry of Education’s controversial curriculum adjustment task force.
“Plus, I think he might intend to convince the Chinese Communist Party [CCP] to work with Taiwan to rewrite history textbooks,” he said.
Wang praised Lien for his trip to China in 2005, ending the warring status between the Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) and the CCP, saying that he deserves merit for his contributions in cross-strait relations and the Chinese nation.
The contribution that Lien is expected to make during this trip is still unknown, Wang said, adding that he believes Chinese President Xi Jinping (習近平) might make a major announcement that would make Lien’s trip worthwhile. [FULL STORY]
