江啟臣主席對美視訊座談 重申親美和陸、捍衛中華民國
台北時間8月9日晚間，中國國民黨江啟臣主席率領黨內幹部與接近美國政策界的學者專家進行視訊座談，主題聚焦於當前台美互動、我國國防事務、香港近況以及江啟臣就任主席以來國民黨的改革和所面臨的挑戰等等，江主席等人聆聽美方學者的觀點並與之進行廣泛且深入的意見交流。
此一座談是江主席任內第八次的對外視訊活動。
江主席於致詞中表示，他在國民黨艱困的時刻義無反顧扛下重擔，一年多來，他與全黨上下啟動「重設計」的艱鉅工程，除了進行組織改造、強化論述並吸引更多的年輕新血加入外，也在黨內最大共識下，得以主張以國父孫中山先生建設中華民國的主要思想及基於中華民國憲法的九二共識維繫兩岸關係。
江主席另表示，他就任主席以來最大的兩個外部挑戰，就是民進黨與蔡英文政府挾龐大資源影響或介入媒體並操縱網軍，關閉與政府不同調的電視新聞台，導致國民黨在宣傳上受到極大限制，而且蔡政府透過與一般法治原則不符的手段，刻意凍結國民黨財務。
就對美關係而言，江主席強調，國民黨始終支持更緊密雙邊關係，他相信中華民國與美國的夥伴關係的深化，符合美國的自身利益，也有利於印太地區的和平與繁榮。國民黨支持強化國防及合理的對美軍購，也希冀能監督、促進我國的軍購與國防改革政策，如此才能捍衛中華民國主權與人民的生活方式。江主席說，稱國民黨是反美政黨絕對是惡意的汙衊。
在兩岸關係方面，江主席指出，國民黨乃是中華民國憲法與主權最堅定的捍衛者，反對背離台灣主流民意的台獨與「一國兩制」；國民黨去年提出「憲法九二」，則是說明九二共識中我方主張的憲政基礎，期盼透過求同存異的精神，恢復兩岸互信，推動對人民有利的和平穩定發展。江主席認為，政治制度與生活方式之爭是兩岸關係的終極課題，在未來中國大陸的政治改革道路上，基於三民主義的台灣民主發展能扮演一定的角色。
江主席強調，他始終鼓勵蔡英文總統依照中華民國憲法的規定，努力找尋一個與九二共識相合的政治原則與基礎，如此才能開展兩岸有意義的對話，可惜始終都是蔡政府的空言與假動作，面對兩岸關係愈來愈糟，「如果蔡總統做不到，讓國民黨來做！」
江主席表示，國民黨秉持中華民國主權與台灣人民優先的原則，採取「親美和陸」的立場，只要華盛頓與北京之間並非全然敵對，在增進與美國關係的同時，也可以改善兩岸關係，兩者概念並不衝突，而拜登(Joe Biden)政府鼓勵兩岸對話也就是這個道理。當前台海對峙情勢有可能逐步惡化成為影響到美國的軍事衝突，江主席進一步表示，國民黨始終反對中共當局在台灣周邊海、空域進行軍事演訓，以及壓縮中華民國的國際空間，這些都不利於兩岸的穩定與互信。
江主席指出，他身為政府遷台後最年輕的國民黨領導人，有信心繼續領導國民黨推動改造，在對美及兩岸事務獲取重要進展，並將無私地帶領國民黨在2022年及2024年選戰中迎向勝利。
本次出席線上會議的美方人士，包括前美國在台協會代理理事主席卜道維(David Brown)教授、約翰霍普金斯大學高等國際研究院中國研究學位學程毛學峰(Andrew Mertha)主任等數名與政策界關係密切的學者專家。
本次會議另邀青壯輩的政治學者美國西密西根大學政治學系王元綱教授、美國薩姆休士頓州立大學政治學系翁履中副教授出席，國民黨黃奎博副秘書長、國際事務部李大中主任及大陸事務部左正東主任等多位黨務幹部列席與談。
最後，國民黨表示，鑒於新冠疫情未歇、跨國旅行不便，但對美溝通必須持續，因此短期內將透過在美「就地薦才」的方式，適時邀請或推薦如前述中生代且瞭解國民黨對外政策與國際關係的學者，就近向美國各界闡述立場與主張，爭取美方的理解與支持。
Press Release
Culture and Communications Committee, Kuomintang
August 10, 2021
Chairman Chiang Holds Video Discussion with U.S. Scholars, Reiterating "Close to the U.S., Maintaining Peace with the Mainland" Stance and Defense of R.O.C.
Culture and Communications Committee, Kuomintang
August 10, 2021
Chairman Chiang Holds Video Discussion with U.S. Scholars, Reiterating "Close to the U.S., Maintaining Peace with the Mainland" Stance and Defense of R.O.C.
On the evening of August 9, Taipei time, Kuomintang (KMT) Chairman Johnny Chiang and party officers participated in a video discussion with American policy scholars, focusing on current U.S.-Taiwan interactions, national defense, the state of affairs in Hong Kong, as well as reforms and challenges since Chairman Chiang took office. Chairman Chiang also exchanged perspectives with the American scholars.
In his remarks, Chairman Chiang said that he spared no effort in shouldering the responsibility of leading the KMT during its most difficult time. Chairman Chiang added that over the past year, he carried out organizational reforms, strengthened political narratives, and drew more young blood into the KMT. In addition, he was able to conduct cross-strait policy consistent with the ideals of Dr. Sun Yat-sen which founded the Republic of China and based upon the ROC Constitution.
Chairman Chiang also described the two biggest external challenges he has faced since assuming the chairmanship. First, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and the administration of President Tsai Ing-wen have been influencing the media and manipulating cyber armies, including shutting down a television news station which opposed the government. Second, the DPP administration has been freezing the KMT’s assets.
On cross-strait relations, Chairman Chiang indicated that the Kuomintang is the most steadfast defender of the Constitution and sovereignty of the Republic of China. As such, the party opposes Taiwan independence and “One Country, Two Systems” because they deviate from the mainstream opinion within Taiwan. The KMT also proposed the 1992 Consensus based on the ROC Constitution to better illustrate its essence. According to Chairman Chiang, political system and way of life are the ultimate issues facing cross-strait relations. He believes that Taiwan’s democratic development, which is based upon the Three Principles of the People, will sure play a role in the future road of political reform on the Chinese mainland. The two sides of the Taiwan Strait should seek a political principle and foundation compatible with the 1992 Consensus so as to open meaningful cross-strait dialogue.
Chairman Chiang stated that the KMT upholds the ROC sovereignty and putting the people of Taiwan first and espouses a policy stance of "close to the United States and maintaining peace with the Chinese mainland." Cross-strait relations may be improved while furthering relations with the United States; the two are not at odds. Chairman Chiang also stated that the KMT continues to oppose military drill operations conducted by the Beijing authorities around Taiwan’s neighboring waters and air space as well as restrictions on the ROC’s international participation. These actions are contrary to building cross-strait stability and mutual trust.
As the youngest leader of the KMT since 1949, Chairman Chiang expressed confidence that he will continue to lead the KMT to promote reforms, make important progress in U.S. and cross-strait affairs, and lead the party selflessly in the 2022 and 2024 elections.
Finally, Chairman Chiang stated that despite the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the inconvenience of cross-border travel, communication with the United States must continue. In the short term, the KMT will invite local scholars familiar with the KMT’s foreign policy and international relations, to explain the party’s position to relevant parties in the United States, so as to earn further understanding and support.
(This is an abridged English translation of an official Kuomintang Chinese-language press release.)
(This is an abridged English translation of an official Kuomintang Chinese-language press release.)
