Reported about 1 year ago
On June 12, 2024, Yunlin County Magistrate Zhang Lishan's plan to attend the upcoming China Strait Forum in Xiamen has sparked controversy. The Mainland Affairs Council emphasized that the forum is a United Front platform organized by the Chinese Communist Party, discouraging participation by central government personnel and local governments to avoid cooperating with the CCP's Taiwan United Front manipulation. Zhang Lishan defended her application approval, stating she will attend as an act of goodwill exchange, aiming to share Yunlin County's agricultural technological advancements and strategies against extreme weather at the forum to enhance Taiwan's international presence. She called for a rational and calm approach towards the forum, urging against misrepresentation by individuals with differing political stances and emphasizing the importance of maintaining peace between Taiwan and the mainland.
Source: YAHOO