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Retired Navy Major Lu Li-shih has again, made a pro-Beijing, triggering debate in Taiwan. This time, he expressed his views for while touring a naval ship in Qingdao, China, that was open to the public for the PLA Navy’s 77th anniversary. His conduct was condemned by the Veterans Affairs Council, the Mainland Affairs Council and Defense Minister Wellington Koo, and prompted called to amend relevant laws that would hold him accountable, which currently do not apply to him due to his relatively lower rank.

Retired Navy Major Lu Li-shih recently toured a PLA naval ship in Qingdao, China, open to the public for the PLA Navy’s 77th anniversary. What he said triggered much debate in Taiwan.

Voice of Lu Li-shih (April 23)
Retired Navy Major
Because the two sides of the strait are one family, a strong motherland means Taiwan is safe.

The Veterans Affairs Council later issued a statement condemning Lu’s pro-Beijing remarks, saying that his speech was tantamount to a betrayal to the country, its military and its people. The statement also backed legal amendments that would hold him accountable, which Defense Minister Wellington Koo also supports.

Wellington Koo
Defense Minister
He’s fallen to become a tool for CCP united front efforts. He’s spoken on behalf of the enemy, making inappropriate remarks out of gleeful contempt, which we found heartbreaking and utterly despicable. Through these amendments, there will be a mechanism to deal with such cases, so we urge the swift passing of these amendments.

Lu falls outside the scope of penalties for “conducts harmful to national dignity” under current relevant clauses under the Cross-Strait Act, which, for retired military officers, only apply to major generals or above. The Mainland Affairs Council wants to expand the scope to major and above at the bare minimum.

Niu Hsu-ting
Legislator (KMT)
I don’t think personal expressions have any effect on international realities. Based on reason, I can see the rationale for amendments, but we won’t change our rhythm for governance just for the personal stances of these single or handful of individuals.

Lin Chu-yin
Legislator (DPP)
He now receives a NT$40,000 monthly pension, likely for the rest of his life. Legislators of the KMT and TPP should express their sincere regard for active military personnel by letting them know that when they’re hard at work defending the homeland, these pro-China and CCP-bootlicking retired officers, these hindrances, will no longer take from taxpayers. If they’re so intent on ingratiating the CCP, then let the CCP feed and clothe them instead.

The DPP says that the amendments must be made swiftly so that retired military officers will no longer be used by Beijing as united front propaganda, while also enjoying benefits from Taiwan, which in turn damages the dignity of active military officers.

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