China News Service, February 27 (Xinhua) According to Taiwan media reports, the anniversary of the "February 28" incident is approaching. On the 27th, Kuomintang Chairman Zhu Lilun went to the "February 28" Peace Memorial Park to lay flowers to pay tribute.
In his speech, Zhu Lilun said that the Kuomintang has adopted the same attitude since it was in power for a long time in the past and is currently in opposition, that is, it hopes that Taiwan will always be peaceful. It not only wants peace for its own ethnic group, but also hopes for peace in the world. The most important thing is peace across the Taiwan Strait. This It is the responsibility of the Kuomintang.
Zhu Lilun said that every year he comes to express his pursuit of peace, and also hopes that the ethnic groups can integrate. He also hopes that the painful events of the past will never happen again. At the same time, he remembers the deceased, condolences to their families and descendants, and hopes that everyone can be very safe. .
Zhu Lilun said that in the past 20 years, whether he was serving in Taoyuan, New Taipei or the Executive Yuan, he commemorated the "228" incident in various ways every year, and everyone reflected and reviewed it together.
He emphasized that this day is very meaningful and is an important education for the next generation. All political parties should commemorate the "228" Peace Memorial Day in a commemorative, peaceful and joint way.
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wanan was protested at a commemoration event last year.
On the 27th, when asked whether he was worried about a recurrence of the situation this year, Jiang Wanan said that he was willing to listen to the diverse voices of society and continued to promote human rights and various education.
On the afternoon of February 28, 2023, Jiang Wanan attended a commemoration event for the "228" incident, but the scene was interrupted by protesters.
Image source: Taiwan's "United Daily News"
Jiang Wanan said that "228" is not just a day's commemoration for the Taipei City Government. Related policies such as human rights education, publishing historical books, implementing pluralistic concepts, and meeting with family members are actually being implemented.
Jiang Wanan said that commemorative activities will be held regularly on the afternoon of February 28, and he will also attend.
We are willing to listen to different opinions and diverse voices on the premise of respecting family members and descendants.
In addition, Hong Xianzhao, chairman of the New Taipei City "228th" General Association, said that "228th" cannot be forgotten. History can turn the page, but history cannot be forgotten. If we forget, history will repeat itself.
They have gone, and many family members have let go, but their letting go is a kind of forgiveness, which is love, hope and peace, not a fight. He believes that tomorrow's Peace Memorial Day should be based on peace, harmony and tolerance. To commemorate this day mentally.
Huang Xiuwan, honorary director of the Taipei City "February 28" Association, said that as a descendant of the "February 28" victims, peace is really important, otherwise the sacrifices of our elders would have been in vain; the most important thing now is that Taiwan must move forward in peace. Therefore, the theme of this year’s “February 28th” memorial service in Taipei City is “Looking forward to the new century and singing the road to peace,” which is a call for peace.