As the countdown begins for the U.S. tariff pause, despite signs of de-escalation in the U.S.-China trade war, President Trump's various statements and actions continue to impact the global political and economic situation. The focus turns back to Taiwan, which faces long-term suppression from China, making participation in many international organizations challenging. Recently, amid a wave of diplomatic appointments, former legislator Lin Chang-zhua was appointed as the representative to Finland, while National Taiwan Ocean University professor Chang Ya-chi was appointed as envoy to the UK, triggering controversy domestically.

On March 13, President Lai Ching-te discussed the threats Taiwan faces from cross-strait unification propaganda in his talk after a national security meeting, proposing 17 countermeasures referred to as the "National Security 17 Measures." Additionally, the government launched an investigation to check if military and public servants hold any Chinese-related documents, indicating a tightening of control over cross-strait exchanges. Recently, the Ministry of the Interior issued requirements for village chiefs and religious groups traveling to China to report their travel plans in advance, indicating that even private trips must be disclosed.

The recent appointments of diplomats and personnel adjustments have raised concerns about the morale of grassroots officials as Lai directly appointed Lin and Chang via presidential decree amidst criticism from opposition parties. Moreover, Chang's educational background has also come under scrutiny. In response to opposition criticism, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that the appointments comply with relevant regulations.