TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — DPP lawmakers criticized former Legislative Speaker Wang Jin-pyng’s (王金平) new cross-strait narrative, which he proposed on Sunday.
During the launch of the Moral Peace Union, a cross-strait think tank, Wang said, China and Taiwan “are not subordinate to each other but share sovereignty without separation.”
Legislator Shen Pao-yang (沈伯洋) said Wang's idea of shared sovereignty without division aligns with Beijing’s "one China principle," leaving no room for Taiwan’s independent identity, CNA reported. He stressed that a "one China, two systems" framework would only lead Taiwan down the same path as Hong Kong. Taiwan and China are separate, sovereign countries, and any suggestion otherwise disregards the will of the Taiwanese, Shen said.
He expressed concern about the KMT's push for a referendum tied to national elections, predicting that it could manipulate public opinion with slogans like "peace agreement" or "anti-war," ultimately jeopardizing Taiwan's sovereignty. He also reminded the public of China's record of breaking agreements, pointing to Hong Kong under "one country, two systems" and Tibet after signing the 17-point agreement with China in 1951.
Legislator Chiu Chi-wei (邱志偉) said China is fixated on annexing Taiwan. He urged moderate voices within the KMT to reject proposals undermining Taiwan's dignity and sovereignty, per CNA.
Chiu said he believes Wang is attempting to redefine the KMT's cross-strait policy. He pointed out that Wang's proposal of "shared sovereignty without separation" is inconsistent with mainstream public opinion in Taiwan. Chiu warned that this premise risks leading Taiwan into the "trap of unification," ultimately narrowing the options for the country's future.
Legislator Chen Kuan-ting (陳冠廷) said in a press release that Wang’s narrative undermines international perceptions of Taiwan, offering "nothing but harm" to Taiwan's international presence. Chen pointed out that China's continued military intimidation against Taiwan is the core issue, not Taiwan's stance.
He called on Beijing to change its hardline position, saying that dialogue would be possible if it showed willingness to adjust its approach. However, he emphasized that while Taiwan supports peaceful cross-strait dialogue, it must be based on mutual respect and equality.