Taiwanese President-elect with Chiang Kai-shek statue in background. Image from the Taipei Times.
Will Ma Ying-jeou remember his own words next time he criticizes a Japanese official for visiting the Yasukuni Shrine?
Ma said he was not very concerned about any controversy over his visit to the tombs [of Taiwan’s former dictators], adding that “everyone can hold different views on history.”
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“Your views may be different from mine, but you cannot coerce me into adhering to your opinions,” said Ma, adding that the public should welcome differences of opinion.
UPDATE (Apr 8/08): Yesterday’s Taiwan News has more on the Yasukuni angle.
UPDATE (Apr 9/08): My favorite caption: "Doctor Evil and Mini-Ma."
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“President-elect Ma Ying-jeou stands between the legs of a giant Chiang Kai-shek statue”
LOL! That about sums it up right there.
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And the photo showed up on the front page of the China Post as well, so no one can say this is just an unfair shot by a hostile media organization.
BTW, now that I think of it, I may have done a similar post some time in the last two years. Don’t remember if the previous photo was Ma or Lien Chan, though.