【#賀瓏夜夜秀】王志安 來台灣觀察民主選舉，向中國人談治國理政

Summary

This transcript is from a Taiwanese talk show that invited Wang Zhian, a former Chinese journalist now exiled in Japan, to discuss Taiwan's recent elections. They play games testing Wang's ability to identify 'mainland Chinese language' influences in Taiwan. Wang critiques Taiwan's election spectacle and idolization of candidates. He believes Taiwan's election culture needs changing but not to be more authoritarian like China. He remains hopeful China will democratize someday if its people recognize the system's benefits, though the process could take generations.

Takeaways

• 😊 Wang is a former CCTV anchor who now lives in exile in Japan running his own media company
• 🤔 Wang came to observe Taiwan's presidential election and was impressed by the rally atmospheres
• 😮 Wang doesn't seem to have a strong preference between the main parties but appreciates the White Force's different approach
• 🤨 Wang dislikes aspects of Taiwan's election culture like campaign trucks and idolization of candidates
• 🧐 Wang believes democratic reforms in China will happen eventually but will take a long time
• ☺️ Wang aims to run his media company to spread facts and information restricted within China
• 😃 Wang feels a sense of cultural familiarity and nostalgia when visiting Taiwan
• 🙂 Wang engaged in a lively debate about so-called "mainland language" seeping into Taiwan
• 🤣 Wang and the hosts played games testing knowledge of flags and mainland language terms
• ✌️ Overall despite political differences Wang had a friendly exchange with the Taiwanese hosts

Q & A

What is Wang Jiu's background?

Wang Jiu was previously a journalist and host at China Central Television (CCTV). He now lives in exile in Japan where he runs his own media company covering Chinese politics.

Why was Wang Jiu banned in China?

He was banned for criticizing the Chinese government through his online video program which became very popular. This led to his social media accounts being deleted.

What are Wang Jiu's views on Taiwan's election culture?

He feels Taiwan's elections are like a 'show' with rallies seeming more like concerts. He doesn't understand the policy differences between parties.

What party does Wang Jiu think is best for Taiwan?

He thinks Ko Wen-je's Taiwan People's Party would have the most positive impact by changing Taiwan's election culture.

How does Wang Jiu view Taiwan's identity?

He feels Taiwan is like his homeland because of the shared language and culture. But he knows it's not actually part of China anymore.

Does Wang Jiu think China will democratize?

He believes China will eventually democratize but it will take a very long time, even generations, due to the country's size.

What is Wang Jiu's goal with his media company?

He wants to report truths about China that are censored internally so that the Chinese people can become more aware and gradually demand change.

What were the key cultural differences discussed?

The use of certain words like 'kong' for 'crazy' in Taiwan vs mainland China. Also CP value vs 'cost-effectiveness' ratio.

How did the hosts quiz Wang Jiu on Taiwanese slang?

They played a game where he had to identify Taiwanese vs mainland Chinese slang terms. He didn't do very well.

What happened at the end with the national flags?

The hosts had Wang Jiu raise the PRC flag at one point, viewing it as controversial. But he defended it based on the ROC constitution.