Executive President Su Zhenchang (left) and Defense Minister Qiu Guozheng were questioned by legislators at the Legislative Yuan on the 1st.

(Photo by reporter Zhu Peixiong)

[Reporter Lin Liangsheng/Taipei Report] Kuomintang legislator Zheng Liwen asked Defense Minister Qiu Guozheng during the general questioning of the Legislative Yuan today, when will the Communist army attack Taiwan?

When will Taiwan be considered a victory?

When answering the question, Qiu Guozheng pointed out that he would not participate in this discussion, and it is not appropriate to discuss it in Congress. He has absolute confidence in the national army. As long as the enemy does not plant the flag on the heads of the central government ministries, "he will not win."

The Legislative Yuan held a general inquiry today. Zheng Liwen quoted opinions from various parties and asked Qiu Guozheng several times when the CCP invaded Taiwan by force. Qiu Guozheng pointed out that building armaments and preparing for war is a long-term task, and the opinions of external experts and scholars should be used as a reference. Of course, the Ministry of National Defense There is an assessment, but the National Army will not participate in the discussion, and there is no need to discuss it in the Legislative Yuan.

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Zheng Liwen mentioned that the United States assesses that the CCP is fully capable of invading Taiwan by force in 2027. Qiu Guozheng pointed out that if the CCP had taken its weight, it would have been able to at least attack the outlying islands 20 to 30 years ago, but why not?

He does not make judgments, but building armaments and preparing for war is long-term and frequent, preparing for the next minute, the next second, the next day.

Zheng Liwen criticized that Qiu Guozheng's speech was too vague and not specific enough. If a war starts, what are the chances of Taiwan winning?

Qiu Guozheng emphasized that as the Minister of Defense, he has absolute confidence in the troops and will definitely fight to the end. No country will say how the war is destined, and he is making the most extensive preparations.

Zheng Liwen asked, how do you define Taiwan's victory?

Qiu Guozheng said that as long as the enemy did not land and plant his flag on the heads of our central government ministries, "he will not win."

Zheng questioned, Taiwan's chances of winning are very high?

Qiu Ze said that there is definitely a chance of winning, but we will not be provocative, and he will never say "there is something to come", but we are prepared to let the other party evaluate whether the sacrifice can be taken.

Zheng Liwen continued to quote some information, questioning whether the US military is rushing to help?

It even quoted military push, that the U.S. military might be defeated.

Qiu Guozheng said that his view has not changed. It does not depend on any country. Our country depends on us. Even if others can help, we are optimistic about the assistance of any country or friendly country, but we will not count on it.

Executive President Su Zhenchang also quoted the history of the Battle of Chibi and pointed out that when Cao Cao had an army of 800,000, Liu Bei and Sun Quan had less than 50,000. No matter what the analysis at that time was that Cao Cao would definitely win, and in the end who would lose and who would win?

War is not calculated in this way, nor is it followed by a calendar like midterm and final exams in schools.

Qiu Guozheng emphasized that he has never been inflated, but he also hoped that the legislators would not take themselves so low.

Zheng Liwen continued to question that the government is too naive to rely on the United States.

Su Zhenchang responded that in 1400, when Qin Hui advocated for the Shaoxing Peace Conference, "it was your proposal", and the capitulationism was not good. Zheng listened to it and said, "Why didn't the DPP establish Taiwan independence and build the country?"