[Global Times Special Correspondent Yu Ming] "The Memoirs of Lien Chan-My Road to Yongping", written by Lien Chan, the former chairman of the Kuomintang, which took 15 years to publish on January 17 in the island.

　　Peng Guosheng, director of Lien Chan's office, said that Lien Chan wrote his memoirs to faithfully record the atmosphere and events at that time, face the years he has passed, review his work and dedication, and share it with readers.

Cross-strait relations are naturally a highlight in the book. According to a report by Taiwan’s United Daily News on the 17th, Lien Chan put forward suggestions on cross-strait relations in the last chapter, advocating that “both sides of the strait should promote political dialogue and pursue ultimate peace.” Development" is the most critical issue in cross-strait relations.

He revealed that during the Shanghai Forum at the end of 2008, because the two sides had reached a plan to promote economic cooperation, in addition to re-discussing trade in goods and services, the future is to touch on institutional issues at the political level.

At that time, the mainland said to Lien Chan, "We will continue to work hard, and there is nothing that cannot be resolved."

After Lien Chan returned to Taiwan, he specifically reported to Ma Ying-jeou, "Whether we can make a good plan, and the two sides of the Taiwan Strait can discuss future institutional arrangements on the difficult political structure."

However, Ma Ying-jeou responded that political issues cannot be solved overnight, and should be carried out in a manner like stacking blocks by adhering to the principle of "first the easy ones, then the difficult ones, first the economics before the politics, and first the urgent ones and then the slow ones".

　　Lien Chan said that in fact, on the eve of Ma Ying-jeou's re-election campaign in 2012, when he "transited" in the United States, he raised the idea that he could promote the signing of a peace agreement between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait in the future. He resigned in May and did not discuss the issue again.

In 2014 and 2016, the Kuomintang suffered major defeats in consecutive elections. It adopted a conservative approach on the cross-strait issue and still failed to hold on to power. Now many people are reviewing and introspecting.

Lien Chan once said, which of the cross-strait affairs is purely economic?

Politics cannot be avoided in everything. He sincerely hopes that there will be politicians who can effectively solve the historical problems left by the previous generation in our generation and not leave them to the next generation.

　　In the book, Lien Chan also talked about another matter related to Ma Ying-jeou-the "Bai Xiaoyan Murder Case" in 1997.

He wrote that after the murder, the Democratic Progressive Party called for the reorganization of the "Executive Yuan" on the grounds of the corruption of law and order, and launched a demonstration. The resignation of the "President" is an excuse for the DPP, so even if the then "Minister of the Interior" Lin Feng was about to resign, he did not agree.

Later, the "Bai Xiaoyan case" continued to spread, and Ma Ying-jeou, a "political committee member", submitted his resignation. Lien Chan was also unhappy with Ma's political actions at the time, "it made me feel like I was being thrown into trouble."

Lien Chan also sent someone to urge Ma to resign, but Ma Ying-jeou insisted not to go back to work, and later forced the "cabinet" to reshuffle. "This is also a relatively unpleasant memory during my time in the Executive Yuan."

In 2007, Ma Ying-jeou went to see him when he was about to run for the election, and promised to restart the investigation of the "March 19 shooting case" after he was elected, but it is a pity that Ma did not restart the investigation of the case 8 years after his election, making it impossible to reveal the truth.

　　Xiao Xucen, executive director of the Ma Ying-jeou Foundation, said that when the book mentions the security issues of the year, responsible politicians will take responsibility when necessary and be responsible to public opinion. This is what democratic politics should look like, and Ma also did it at the time right decision.

Peng Guosheng said, "Lian Chan has no objection to Ma Ying-jeou."

It is reported that in the postscript, Lien Chan especially thanked Ma Ying-jeou for entrusting him with the trust and entrustment to participate in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting for five consecutive years, and also thanked Ma for realizing the five visions of the "Journey of Peace" during his tenure.

On February 7th, Lien Chan will hold a new book release conference in Jingguo Qihai Cultural Park, and only 5 people will be invited to give speeches, the first being Ma Ying-jeou.

The other four are KMT Chairman Zhu Lilun, former "Legislative President" Wang Jinping, former "Executive Premier" Liu Zhaoxuan, and Tainan-born historian Zheng Xifu.

　　Lien Chan also specifically talked about the "March 19 shooting case" in 2004 in his memoirs.

He wrote that he and James Soong had planned to give a public speech to 300,000 pan-blue supporters that night, but because of the sudden shooting incident, Lien Chan announced the suspension of all campaign activities.

Lien Song's visit to Chen Shui-bian was refused, and he questioned Chen Shui-bian and Lu Xiulian's blockade of "not serious illnesses".

In this regard, Chen Shui-bian issued a statement on the 16th, saying that he declined Lien Chan's condolences because he considered that it might be inconvenient to visit with many media present, and "the incident was not self-directed or staged."

Peng Guosheng responded that Chen Shui-bian's statement was as full of lies as before. He claimed that he declined Lien Song's visit because of the presence of many media, but the reporters were kept outside. How could there be so many media?

　　Taiwan's "China Times" commented on the 17th that Lien Chan's memoirs recorded his past from being an important member of the Kuomintang to promoting peaceful exchanges between the two sides of the strait after he left office. "Like a condensed version of Taiwan's modern history."

Compared with the current ruling party, there is a feeling that today is not what it used to be.

　　(Global Times)