Taiwan Kuomintang Chairwoman Zheng Liwen paid her respects at the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum in Nanjing. During her visit, a man shouted a slogan in support of her and was immediately seized by undercover Chinese Communist Party agents. These agents, who appeared to be university students carrying backpacks, drew attention for their actions. Renowned activist Wang Dan remarked that this incident serves as a reminder that many aspects of China are merely disguises.
On April 8th, Zheng Liwen and her delegation visited the Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum. Along the route, the Chinese authorities arranged a large number of “supporters,” including children chanting slogans like “Chairwoman Zheng, go for it” and “Kuomintang, go for it,” as well as slogans promoting cross-strait unity typically associated with the CCP’s united front tactics.
An unexpected incident occurred on-site. As the Kuomintang delegation approached, a man shouted, “Chairwoman Zheng Liwen, step down the Democratic Progressive Party in 2028.” Immediately, a male voice called out for him to be taken away, prompting several undercover individuals who appeared to be university students to rush over and detain the man who shouted the statement. One of the agents even used his arm to grab the man by the neck.
Some netizens lamented, “There are so many undercover agents,” suggesting that the “welcoming crowd” on-site may have been entirely “arranged.” They noted that individuals attempting to show loyalty for the sake of gaining favor eventually faced consequences.
Questions arose as to why other individuals could shout slogans without incident while the man who supported Zheng Liwen was apprehended. Some argued that anything not “scripted” was considered an “unstable factor” and needed to be “eliminated in its early stages.”
“This scene serves as a reminder that many aspects of China are merely disguises. With the improvement of disguise techniques, identifying the truth becomes increasingly challenging,” Wang Dan remarked in a social media post that garnered numerous comments.
Yang Zili mentioned incidents during the Beijing protests where undercover agents incited violence and disguised themselves as students. He highlighted similar tactics used in Hong Kong during the anti-extradition protests. According to Yang Zili, the Communist Party has a history of utilizing various means to achieve their goals, including disguises and manipulation of events.
Additionally, netizens commented on the controlled environment of such activities in China, where even bystanders are often police officers. They cited instances where X Jinping’s visits involved the evacuation of residents and the placement of “actors” in the surroundings, turning every encounter into a staged scenario devoid of ordinary citizens.
Nevertheless, regarding the incident of the shouted slogan directed at Zheng Liwen in Nanjing, some netizens speculated that even the individual who shouted the slogan could have been an “actor,” suggesting that such a heavily controlled situation could not have occurred naturally:
“Most ordinary people at the grassroots level are unlikely to know or care about such visits by a declining Kuomintang delegation, let alone have enough knowledge about the Republic of China or the Democratic Progressive Party to shout slogans in support.”
“I believe this is all part of a performance, clearly intended as a threat and warning to the Chinese people.”
“It could also be a display of dominance towards Zheng Liwen, showcasing their strength with a tough approach.”