6/25/2014
Department of International Affairs - Democratic Progressive Party
Concerning
the National Palace Museum exhibit in Japan, in which the Japanese side removed
the word “national” in their promotional materials, Chair Tsai Ing-wen at first
instance on June 20 issued a declaration expressing that the Ma administration
must be consistent in its affirmation of the country’s sovereignty, and at the same
time she affirmed the government’s response and measures concerning this
international situation.
Chair
Tsai had further emphasized that under all kinds of situations in which the
country’s sovereignty faces similar treatment, the government must clearly
express its standpoint, and it must also employ the same standard when issuing
a response regardless of which country Taiwan faced with.
Regrettably,
KMT Spokesperson Charles Chen I-hsin ignored or did not make himself aware of
Chair Tsai’s remarks immediately after the incident, and on June 21st
accused the DPP of shying away from making comments because it concerned Japan.
President Ma Ying-jeou also publicly accused on June 24th that
opposition parties tended to disregard national dignity when it concerned Japan.
KMT Spokesperson Chen’s and President Ma’s statements were in contradiction to
the DPP long-term standpoint on defending Taiwan’s sovereignty and status
regardless of which country was involved, whether China or Japan. The DPP
solemnly expresses regret over this kind of divisive statements made by the Ma
administration.
