Reported 9 months ago
On June 26, 2024, at 10:37 am, Taipei University of Tamkang's Management Department Director Chang Yung-shen visited China for an exchange program and referred to China as the 'motherland,' sparking debate. Chang Yung-shen, who was visiting China with students, accidentally referred to China as the 'motherland' during an interview with local media, leading to backlash. He explained that he was influenced by the reporter's question. The university clarified that the visit to China was arranged through alumni connections for academic exchange activities and that Chang used terms related to Taiwan and Tamkang University when interviewed. The controversy arose as he used the term 'motherland' in response to the reporter's question, although he also used the term 'mainland' in his replies, not captured in the video footage.
Source: YAHOO