Accra:Legislative Speaker Han Kuo-yu expressed hopes for a secure and prosperous Taiwan, urging political compromise between the government and opposition during the National Day ceremony.

According to Focus Taiwan, Han, in his role as chairman of the National Day Preparatory Committee, likened his wishes for Taiwan to birthday wishes, as the country celebrated its 115th anniversary. His three wishes included ensuring Taiwan's security, fostering economic prosperity across all sectors, and strengthening its democracy.

Han emphasized that Taiwan must avoid war and urged political leaders to avoid deepening divisions over national identity. He called for defending the Republic of China, maintaining strong ties with the United States, and preserving peace in the Taiwan Strait. Additionally, Han stressed the importance of economic growth benefiting all sectors, not just high-tech industries, and highlighted the need for democracy to thrive, noting the recent political tensions as a strain on its democratic reputation.

Han warned that the ongoing standoff between the Executive Yuan and the Legislative Yuan could harm Taiwan's international democratic reputation. He called on President Lai Ching-te and Premier Cho Jung-tai to mediate the situation through dialogue and compromise, quoting former President Chen Shui-bian on the necessity of compromise in politics.

Responses to Han's remarks were mixed. Chuang Jui-hsiung of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) agreed with Han's wishes but criticized the use of politically charged terms. He called for unity rather than division during national celebrations. In contrast, opposition Kuomintang legislator Hung Mong-kai supported Han, highlighting concerns over the separation of powers and urging for resolution of the legislative-executive impasse. Hung Yu-hsiang of the Taiwan People's Party also praised Han's remarks, emphasizing that democracy involves more than just elections and requires adherence to constitutional principles.