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At the launch of the new book on the general history of Taiwan, Lien Chan came out with white hair and his whole family gathered together | Politics | Central News Agency CNA

2024/2/7 16:25 (updated at 2/7 21:52)

Former Vice President Lien Chan, accompanied by his wife Lien Fang-yu, attended the “General History of Taiwan (Original + Vernacular)” new book launch today. Lien Chan (who uses a wheelchair) gave a speech halfway through the speech by Lien Huixin, CEO of Mr. Lien Chen-tung Cultural and Educational Foundation When he entered the venue, there was warm applause.Central News Agency reporter Wang Chengzhong February 7, 113

(Central News Agency reporter Wang Chengzhong, Taipei, 7th) Former Vice President Lien Chan, accompanied by his wife Lian Fangyu, attended the new book launch conference of “General History of Taiwan (Original + Vernacular)” today. Mr. Lian Zhentong, CEO of the Cultural and Educational Foundation, Lian Huixin, delivered a speech Shi said that the younger generation is almost out of touch with history and hopes to preserve and commemorate this period of Taiwan’s history through the vernacular version.

The legal person Mr. Lian Zhentong Cultural and Educational Foundation and Mr. Lien Yatang Educational Foundation held a new book launch event for “General History of Taiwan (Original + Vernacular)” today. The 88-year-old former Kuomintang Chairman Lien Chan, who has not appeared in public for a long time, was accompanied by Lien Fangyu. Wearing a mask and riding a wheelchair, Lien arrived at the scene. His eldest daughter, Lian Huixin, his second daughter, Lien Yongxin, and his eldest son, Vice Chairman of the Kuomintang, Lian Shengwen, were all present to accompany him.

In addition, former Executive President Liu Zhaoxuan, former Examination Dean Guan Zhong, former Supervisory Director Qian Fu, and former Kuomintang Vice Chairman Lin Fengzheng were also present; Lien Chan entered the venue in the middle of Lien Huixin’s speech, and the audience burst into warm applause.

In her speech, Lian Huixin talked about her feelings about re-publishing the “General History of Taiwan” and said that 2021 is the 100th anniversary of the publication of the General History of Taiwan. At that time, she was thinking about the problem that modern people cannot read classical Chinese, and since then invited 18 professors to help translate and polish the manuscript; She pointed out that the younger generation is almost out of touch with history, especially the government’s constant revision of curriculum, which is also a big problem. She hopes that through publishing initiatives, it can spark new ideas.

The Taichung City Government and the Food and Drug Administration re-inspected the same batch of Taitang pork slices and both found sibuterol. In an interview before the meeting, Lian Shengwen said that government officials should stand in the position of protecting the rights and interests of the people and ensuring the safety of people’s food. However, he saw that the DPP government instead first questioned the whistleblower and the unit that tested clenbuterol. , and even did not hesitate to attack and criticize, leaving him puzzled.

The media asked about former Secretary-General of the National Security Council Su Qi, who criticized former President Ma Ying-jeou for “meddling in small things and not having a big picture.” Lian Shengwen said that he believes that we should live in the present and review existing problems before we know what to do in the future; Ma Ying-jeou has basically retired, and everyone has different opinions on many of his actions and ups and downs during his tenure. This part is Let the historians judge.

Lian Sheng Wen was dissatisfied with the post of a netizen surnamed Luo, saying “kneeling down and licking” and other words, and tagged Lian Sheng Wen, and filed a lawsuit for compensation of NT$500,000. The Taipei District Court held that the netizen surnamed Luo was not open to public criticism. Make appropriate comments and decide that Lian Shengwen loses the case and can appeal.

In this regard, Lian Shengwen said that he will definitely appeal to protect the individual’s personality rights and reputation rights, and will never give in. He does not believe that the DPP can reach out to every court, and he will definitely persist to the end. (Editor: Su Zhizong) 1130207

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