Guangxi Woman Cries Over Flood, Criticizes Lack of Taiwan Aid; Taiwanese Netizens Push Back

While accepting donations from Taiwanese people, she provocatively declares, 'keep the island, not the people,' which has left many in Taiwan feeling disheartened. (Video screenshot)

[People News] Recently, China has faced the impacts of Typhoons Maysak and Bawei, along with ongoing heavy rainfall. Several provinces in southern and eastern China, including Guangxi, Zhejiang, and Liaoning, have suffered severe flooding, leading to significant casualties among the population. After the typhoons passed, a woman claiming to be from Guangxi filmed a video highlighting the various hardships her hometown is facing in the aftermath of the disaster. She unexpectedly complained about the lack of international aid, stating that even Taiwanese people were unwilling to contribute. The video quickly ignited discussions among Taiwanese netizens.

In the video, this female netizen, who claims to be from Guangxi, breaks down in tears while discussing the flooding in her region. She expressed that although the floodwaters are slowly receding, the real challenges are just beginning. The flood has not only devastated their homes but also disrupted many people's daily lives. All their food, clothing, and essential supplies have been washed away, and even the crops in the fields have been destroyed, leaving most disaster victims without a means of livelihood.

In a sudden shift, a female netizen expressed her anguish, asking, "Why is it that no country is willing to help us this time? In the past, when the mainland faced natural disasters, Taiwanese people were always the first to step up and assist us. But what about now? Even the Taiwanese are no longer donating. Those who constantly criticize Taiwan and foreign nations have truly harmed us. You have drained the goodwill of others time and again." The screen then froze, and a response from a suspected Taiwanese netizen appeared, stating: "It's not that Taiwanese people have become indifferent; it's that you have exhausted the goodwill."

The video in question was later shared across various foreign social media platforms, including Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and Threads. Some netizens edited the emotional appeal of the Guangxi female netizen with another segment from a video filmed by Chinese individuals, which was added to the end of the original video.

The footage featured a middle-aged man in a camouflage jacket, his face filled with rage and hatred. He began by showing a clip from a Chinese Communist military propaganda video that displayed military aircraft and warships showcasing their power. Then, with gritted teeth, he shouted into the camera, "We must have the resolve to take land without regard for human life; what is seized by force will always be more stable than what is negotiated."

With a face full of animosity, he declared his full support for the "military unification of Taiwan" and stressed that if there were to be a conflict with Taiwan or the 'little Japanese devils' in the future, he would be willing to donate two months' worth of living expenses, even if it meant sacrificing his life.

According to a report by the Liberty Times, many Taiwanese netizens expressed their views after watching the video, stating that this is the main reason why they are reluctant to continue being 'naive and sweet' in assisting China. Comments included: 'Donating to you will only be used by the CCP to manufacture weapons that threaten Taiwan,' 'You want to unify Taiwan by force while also seeking our help? Do you think Taiwanese people are made of plastic?' 'There’s no need for sympathy; when times are good, you all want to keep the island but not the people,' 'Why not shed tears for North Koreans and Russians who don’t help them? Taiwanese people owe them nothing,' 'You send military aircraft to harass Taiwan daily, cut our cables, and still expect us to donate money? Do you have no shame?' 'While calling for forceful unification, you also want donations? It’s truly ironic that there’s no aid from Taiwan during the flood disaster. When times are good, you shout to keep the island but not the people, only thinking of Taiwan when there’s flooding.' 

The report further noted that many individuals referenced the 2008 Wenchuan earthquake, highlighting that charitable donations from various sectors in Taiwan totaled 1.52 billion yuan. However, there was no subsequent improvement in cross-strait relations from the CCP government, which instead led to more severe 'cultural attacks and military threats.' They questioned whether the donations actually reached the disaster victims in need. Additionally, some pointed out the differing attitudes of China and Japan towards Taiwan's aid, stating, 'We donate to Japan and are grateful for over ten years; we donate to China, and the desire to unify Taiwan by force never ends,' clearly indicating that China is entirely to blame. They argued that Taiwanese people not taking advantage of China's natural disasters is already the greatest act of mercy.

In recent years, the authorities of the Chinese Communist Party have not only maintained military pressure but have also escalated legal actions, including the 'National Unity and Progress Law' and punitive measures against 'Taiwan independence.' This has led to the classification of the vast majority of ordinary Taiwanese citizens who support 'maintaining the status quo' and embrace a democratic and free way of life as 'criminals' or 'hostile.'

It is precisely this kind of behavior—accepting your donations on one hand while shouting “keep the island, eliminate the people” on the other, and at the same time sending military aircraft to harass Taiwan—that has completely disheartened the Taiwanese public. △