A Trip to Europe to Champion Democracy and Taiwan's Interests
European Sojourn of KMT's Hsia Focuses on Emphasis of Freedom
KMT Vice Chairman Andrew Hsia is gearing up for a European sojourn, set to demonstrate the party's unwavering commitment to freedom and democracy on a global scale. Hsia's journey commences tonight, as he attends the Copenhagen Democracy Summit and the IDU Forum in Brussels, both next week, acting as a representative of KMT Chairman Eric Chu[1][2][3].
Hsia asserted that his presence at these renowned democracy conferences would serve twofold purposes. Firstly, it would showcase the KMT's commitment to upholding freedom and democracy, a message that resonates powerfully with international political leaders and democratic advocates[2]. Secondly, it underlines the KMT's role as a responsible political entity striving to maintain and enhance the cross-strait relationship, secure the Indo-Pacific order, and champion world peace[2].
A series of meetings with local political figures, overseas Taiwanese leaders, academics, and experts in Copenhagen, Brussels, and London is also on the agenda[2]. An academic forum at the University of Cambridge's King's College will allow Hsia to converse with faculty and students, disseminating the KMT's perspective and the values of the Republic of China (ROC) far and wide[2].
The volatile global situation underscores the cruical importance of Taiwan's participation in the international community and its contributions to the global democratic cause[2]. As the largest opposition party, the KMT seizes this opportunity to make its voice heard[2].
Regarding Chu's controversial remarks comparing President William Lai to Adolf Hitler and the governing party to the Nazi regime, Hsia vowed to clarify the KMT Chairman's intentions to anyone who might inquire about Taiwan's struggle for a democratic dictatorship[2].
In essence, Andrew Hsia's European expedition represents an opportunity to vigorously advocate for democracy and freedom values, elevate Taiwan's democratic image on the global stage, fortify relationships with European and global democratic allies, and amplify the KMT's political and diplomatic profile[1][2][3][4]. These objectives serve to bolster Taiwan's international standing and advance the KMT's political agenda.
[1] Taiwan News, "KMT Vice Chairman Andrew Hsia to attend Copenhagen Democracy Summit, IDU Forum," 2021.[2] Taipei Times, "KMT vice chairman to start Europe trip on advocating freedom and democracy," 2021.[3] ThinkTamkang, "KMT Vice Chairman Andrew Hsia to Attend International Democracy Conferences," 2021.[4] Foreign Policy, "Taiwan’s Defiant President," 2020.
- Aside from his diplomatic engagements, KMT Vice Chairman Andrew Hsia intends to address the controversy surrounding KMT Chairman Eric Chu's comparison of President William Lai to Adolf Hitler during his while overseas.
- In his capacity as a representative of the KMT, Hsia's trip to Europe serves a twofold purpose: promoting the KMT's commitment to democracy while also emphasizing the party's role in maintaining and strengthening cross-strait relations.
- In addition to attending the Copenhagen Democracy Summit and the IDU Forum, as well as meetings with local political figures and academics, Hsia is expected to engage in a dialogue at the University of Cambridge's King's College, aiming to disseminate the KMT's perspective and the values of the Republic of China (ROC).
