Qiu Taisan, chairman of the Mainland Affairs Council (middle).

(Photo by reporter Yang Chengyu)

[Reporter Yang Chengyu/Taipei Report] Former President Ma Ying-jeou will lead a delegation to visit China on the 27th of this month in the name of "ancestor worship and student exchange", which has aroused discussions from all walks of life.

Whether you are worried about the meeting between former President Ma and Director of the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, Song Tao? Qiu Taisan, chairman of the Mainland Affairs Council, said in a joint interview with the media in the Legislative Yuan this morning (21) that the Mainland Affairs Council is consistent in its cross-strait policies and hopes to Under the premise of equality and dignity.

The former President Ma is the outgoing head of state of our country, so we do not want him to be dwarfed or used as a model for the United Front.

Regarding whether Ma has become a model for China's united front, Qiu Taisan responded that China's united front against Taiwan "uses everything".

Since Ma Ying-jeou is still the outgoing head of state of our country, his every move will be scrutinized by all circles.

We hope and suggest that former President Ma pay attention to relevant actions, words and deeds, and conform to the interests of the country and the feelings of the people.

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Regarding former President Ma's stance on "ancestor worship" during his visit to China, Qiu Taisan said that yesterday he saw that former President Ma had reported to the Presidential Palace in accordance with relevant regulations before his trip, and the government respected his ancestor worship plan; If there is a need for assistance, the relevant units are also instructed to provide assistance.

Former President Ma went to China to watch and see, and I hope that he can show his insistence on the value of democracy and freedom of the Taiwanese people this time.

We also look forward to exchanges between the two sides of the strait under the principle of equality and dignity.

For the Chinese side to call Ma Ying-jeou "Mr. Ma", is there any suspicion of dwarfing?

Qiu Taisan responded that he could not respond on his behalf, it depends on whether former President Ma thinks this is appropriate.

It is reported that the accompanying guards did not arrange to be equipped with guns this time because the Chinese side does not allow it.

In this regard, Qiu Taisan said that this part will be handled by the special service unit in accordance with relevant regulations. He cannot answer this part on his behalf, as there are relevant regulations and cases that have been handled.

It is not the first time for former President Ma to go abroad.