KMT Redefining 1992 Consensus? 傳國民黨研擬兩岸論述 「92共識即中華民國」

The KMT is reportedly redefining the 1992 Consensus as the Republic of China, a shift away from its previous definition of "one China, different interpretations." In other news, Taiwan People's Party Chair Ko Wen-je will be traveling to the U.S. in April. Hon Hai founder Terry Gou is also planning a trip to the U.S.

According to reports, the KMT has been internally clarifying its stance on cross-Strait discourse and will move forward with the 1992 Consensus being defined as the Republic of China rather than "one China, different interpretations."

Lee De-wei, Legislator (KMT): “I think the KMT was hurt by the smear campaign against the 1992 Consensus. Clarity is needed now. I think the KMT's commitment to the Republic of China and its constitution is a good thing.”

Chao Tien-lin, Legislator (DPP): “If reports are to be believed, a great shift will occur. This means the 1992 Consensus is no longer a so-called "one-China" or "one China, different interpretations" issue. It would mean defining "one China" as the Republic of China. This change could mean bring the ruling and opposition parties in line with each other when it comes to cross-Strait discourse.”

KMT Chair Eric Chu says these discussions were held because they needed to be, not because there is a presidential election next year. As for who the party will nominate, Chu would only say the KMT would get the ball rolling on its nomination process by the end of April at the earliest.

Eric Chu, KMT Chair: “We will be taking the overall campaign strategy of our candidate into account, and the expectations of the public. The announcement will be earlier than expected.”

Taiwan People's Party Chair Ko Wen-je will be traveling to the U.S. in April. Hon Hai founder Terry Gou is also planning a trip to the U.S., where he will take part in an exchange with students in Boston. His travel dates have not yet been announced.

台宏斷交敏感時刻，前總統馬英九出訪中國，牽動2024大選局勢。傳出國民黨近期密集討論兩岸政策論述，未來仍會以「九二共識」作為兩岸政策重要依據，但不再強調「一中各表」，將訴求「九二共識就是中華民國」。

國民黨立委李德維表示：「在過去九二共識被污名化的狀況之下，我覺得國民黨受到了一些傷害。那現在把它講清楚，國民黨就是堅持中華民國跟中華民國憲法，我覺得是一件好事情。」

民進黨立委趙天麟指出：「報載是真的的話，那就代表它會有一次很大的位移，就是九二共識已經不再是所謂的一個中國或者一中各表，而是把它正式定調為中華民國。那這樣的轉變，也會讓朝野之間對於這樣兩岸的論述逐漸趨於一致。」

調整兩岸論述也遭解讀是選前拆彈，要爭取更多選民認同。不過黨主席朱立倫駁斥，並沒有這樣的討論。而現在也傳出，考量黨內呼聲最高的新北市長侯友宜因遲遲未表態，近期民調下滑，國民黨將加速徵召時程，最快4月底定。

國民黨黨主席朱立倫說明：「配合我們主要候選人整體戰略的布局，也會配合整個社會大眾的期待，整個時程一定不會比過去來得晚。」

備戰大選年，各方人馬動作頻頻，民眾黨主席柯文哲確定4月訪美；鴻海創辦人郭台銘傳出也將赴美，首站在波士頓與學生交流，確切行程還未公布。