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Tsai Kangyong denied supporting Taiwan independence on Weibo and apologized to those affected. However, Chinese netizens and Hu Zijin did not accept blame, believing that he had not actually admitted his mistake, and related posts were later deleted.
Famous host in TaiwanCai Kangyong tomorrow (25th) eveningweibo He posted an article emphasizing that he had “never supported Taiwan independence”, but Chinese netizens generally did not pay any price for it. Former editor-in-chief of China’s Global Timeshu zijin This morning (on the 26th), he also posted a comment, saying that Tsai Kangyong has not apologized for his behavior. If he wants to use this article to change the view of public opinion, “it is so far wrong.” It is worth noting that Hu Zijin deleted this post this morning.
Hu Zijin posted on Weibo on the morning of the 26th that he had the following impression after reading Cai Kangyong’s new post. At first, Cai Kangyong did not apologize for his behavior. “He simply apologized for the trouble he caused his colleagues and fans due to ‘misunderstanding’ him.”
Second, Cai Kangyong did not make a confrontational gesture. “Although his attitude was not soft, his body was quite soft.” His expression showed that he was already feeling that it was difficult for him to return to China to host or participate in various events. His post was meant to say goodbye to his fans.
Third, while neither admitting his mistake nor adopting a confrontational stance, he defended his behavior in mild language. “It cannot be denied that there is still a ray of hope in his heart and he has examined the possibility of being pardoned in a low-profile manner.”
As for the reaction of Chinese netizens, Hu Zijin said that he read the retweets and comments (forwarded messages) of netizens, and some were impressed by them, but most of the comments rebuked him. There were many highly praised comments: Just post it in China, no need to give such an example. It is enough to say that “Taiwan is an integral part of China” and “there is only one China”.
Hu Zijin believes, “If Cai Kangyong’s post is used to “meet and part” with his colleagues and fans, that’s enough. If he wants to use this post to change the public’s opinion of him, that’s not enough.” At the end of the post, the hashtag “Tsai Kangyong still hasn’t said a word that I’m Chinese” was attached. However, this post was deleted by Hu Zijin at about 9:50 on the 26th.
In fact, after checking the forwarded comments of Cai Kangyong’s Weibo post, many netizens expressed doubts about her statement. Some netizens said, “Times have changed, and now it is either unification or independence.” Some netizens thought Tsai Kangyong’s explanation was “too pale” and criticized her for calling it civilized, but “not a word of reality.” Other netizens questioned that Wang Weizhong also interviewed Shen Boyang, but he did not hold the support stick and wear orange clothes at the rally site to support like Cai Kangyong.
Chiang Wannan’s campaign headquarters was established on the 26th. Tsai Kangyong had previously said that he would attend the event. “I have always hoped for friendly exchanges between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait. I have never supported Taiwan independence,” he posted on Weibo the night before the event. He also revealed that he has hosted The Interview since 1998 and has interviewed approximately 10,000 guests in various positions. “Interviewing the other side does not mean you will agree with the other side.”
He said that recently he went to experience and observe the activities of various interviewers to collect interview information. This work habit has been criticized. He understands this perfectly, but it only led to misunderstandings and upset partners and people who once liked him. He is extremely regretful about this.
Tsai Kang-yong was previously criticized by Chinese netizens for attending the opening meeting of the campaign headquarters of Democratic Progressive Party’s Taipei mayoral candidate Shen Boyang. Related topics were once on Weibo’s hot searches and sparked some business cooperation controversies.
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He stressed that he has never supported Taiwan independence, and said that meeting guests with different stances over the years does not mean he agrees with the other side. He also expressed regret for the misunderstandings caused by his colleagues and those who like him.
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Hu Zijin believed that Tsai Kangyong did not formally apologize for his behavior, but only appeased his colleagues and fans; He also explained that his approach was not harsh, but it was not enough to change public opinion to accept it.
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Most netizens did not believe his explanation, thinking it was too mild and did not reflect his position. He also asked them to directly say that “there is only one China.” The related comments were very critical.
