However, a focus of the CCTV report was its accusation that Wang was to serve as the DPP’s “messenger” — an issue that deserves greater discussion. CCTV anchorwoman Li Hong (李紅) “poured cold water” on Wang to dampen any enthusiasm for him. This type of intermediary should be someone trusted by all sides so that the parties can be persuaded to reach an agreement. Not long ago, Wang assured KMT Chairman Johnny Chiang (江啟臣) that President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) had not told him to pass along a message to Chinese authorities. Given that, Beijing is likely to suffer from its own action, as its mouthpiece makes groundless accusations against Wang.

Source: Taipei Times September 17, 2020 15:56 UTC