On October 5th, a fervent celebration for the 113th National Day of the Republic of China was held in the Queens borough of New York. Hundreds of people gathered at the playground of PS 20 in Flushing, expressing their love for the Republic of China passionately. Participants included Taiwanese immigrants as well as some new and old immigrants from mainland China. Witnessing the raising of the Republic of China flag, emotions ran high as tears welled up in their eyes, with the hope that one day mainland China will be free from the Communist Party and enjoy the same liberties and democracy as Taiwan.
Following the announcement of the event, these new and old immigrants from the mainland came voluntarily. Among them were long-time immigrants in the U.S., some having been here for over 20 years, as well as newcomers who had arrived just three months ago. The group consisted of individuals ranging from an elderly lady in her 80s to seasoned media professionals, a first-tier writer from the mainland, and even a descendant of the Aisin Gioro clan of the Qing Dynasty.
As the Republic of China flag was brought in and raised, the crowd cheered, shouting, “Long live the Republic of China!” Among them was an 87-year-old lady named Mrs. Lin, who stood at the forefront with a cane, watching the ceremony without moving. When asked why she had come there that day, she couldn’t hold back her tears, wiping her eyes repeatedly, and in a choked voice she said, “Holding this (Republic of China) flag, I am deeply moved… Only by comparison do I realize how good the Republic of China is…”
Mrs. Lin shared her story, having moved to Flushing three years ago, attended the National Day flag-raising ceremony for three consecutive years, and expressed her longing for the unification of Taiwan and the mainland, hoping that mainland Chinese people will also experience freedom.
A senior media professional from the mainland, Mr. Zhang, attended the National Day flag-raising ceremony. Having newly arrived in the U.S. just three months ago, he expressed his disgust towards the Communist Party and its lies, referring to it as a rogue party. Being a media person, Mr. Zhang highlighted the lack of freedom of speech in mainland China, with individuals being banned from platforms for expressing opinions that differ from the government’s narrative.
Mr. Zhang criticized the deteriorating economy of China, claiming that the Communist Party is on the brink of collapse due to its soaring debts, which he estimated to be more than 40 trillion yuan. He emphasized the need for a deeper understanding of the evil nature of the Communist Party by policymakers in the U.S. and Taiwan as well as the global community.
Wei, a new immigrant from the mainland who claimed to be a descendant of the Aisin Gioro clan of the Qing Dynasty, attended the National Day celebration for the first time, expressing deep emotions as tears welled up in his eyes.
Many in China identify with the Republic of China and aspire for its return to the mainland, believing that the Communist Party lacks the legitimacy to rule the nation. Advocates like Derek Ruan, who has been in the U.S. for a year and a half, support the restoration of the Republic of China’s seat in the United Nations, stating that Taiwan is not the only territory represented by the Republic of China.
Derek Ruan urged the Taiwanese government not to appease the Communist Party, stressing the importance of standing against its oppressive regime to prevent continued threats to both the people of China and the world. He argued that the legitimacy rightfully belongs to the Republic of China and called for the expulsion of the Communist Party’s influence in the mainland.
Ruan emphasized that the Republic of China was a founding member of the United Nations and represents the legitimate government of China, contrasting it with the People’s Republic of China, which lacks such legitimacy. He asserted that only by reclaiming its seat in the United Nations can the Chinese nation truly attain liberation and regain its rightful position.
Derek Ruan highlighted the significant number of people within China who share his beliefs, feeling oppressed for years and seeing Taiwan as the only path to liberation. He emphasized that many individuals like himself exist in mainland China, longing for change and the restoration of freedom and justice.