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Mayor.

Good morning, Mayor.

Good morning, Mayor.

Thank you.

Professor Yang, can you share your thoughts with us?

Mayor.

Thanks for your hard work.

You have our support!

We believe in you!

Mayor Wang Ming-Fang, we're rooting for you.

Thank you.

Mayor, how do you feel right now?

How did you sleep last night?

I feel great.

And I slept very well. Thank you.

Professor Yang, you may be Taiwan's very first First Gentleman.

How do you feel?

I am just a physics professor. Thanks.

Thank you. Keep up the good work.

Mayor Wang, Professor Yang, any preparations for today's election?

Thank you.

Thank you.

Mayor, what's on your agenda

for the rest of today?

Let's go Mayor!

Taiwan is counting on you!

Of course. We are in this together!

Mayor, any thoughts on your Cabinet picks?

What can you share with us?

Mayor, you have been on leave for 113 days.

Do you plan to resign?

How do you justify your extended leave of absence

to your constituents?

Sir.

Have you all renounced your U.S. citizenship?

We have answered this question previously.

And Oliver, he actually....

OK - I'm here

reporting live from

the polling station at

Taipei's Donghu Elementary School.

Numerous military police personnel are deployed here.

They are carrying out bomb disposal inspections.

Mayor. - Good morning, Mayor.

Mayor, it was a homemade bomb, so the blast was minimal.

We are still counting the casualties.

So far, there are about 20 or so....

but all are not in critical condition.

Where is Yu-Ju?

She's still there, helping with the investigation.

Who do you think is behind this?

Do the police have any leads?

We are still investigating, but...

We just received a threat on our 24-hour hotline.

Our concern is that

the other polling stations in Taipei City...

may not be safe either.

Mayor, are you sure you don't need to go to the hospital?

I'm fine.

Why only target Taipei City?

What about the other cities?

No threats have been received in other cities.

President Sung, Chair Huang, Director Chen...

We have received a threat

indicating the other polling stations in Taipei City

may be targeted with bombs.

To ensure public safety,

I recommend we immediately suspend

this presidential election.

Suspending an election is a serious matter.

Can I have some time to look into the laws and regulations?

Director Chen.

Polls close in seven hours.

In these seven hours,

more could be injured or even killed.

We cannot ask the public to risk their lives to vote.

Mayor Wang, I agree with you

coming from a public safety standpoint.

But stopping the election now

might be unconstitutional.

It would only be suspended and rescheduled for another time,

not cancelled entirely.

I disagree.

Voting is happening as we speak.

Stopping now will impact both the outcome

and the integrity of the election.

Please look at what's happening right now.

You want people to vote, even if it costs them their lives?

Mayor Wang, please calm down.

Director Chen, can you think of

a solution that works for everyone?

The threats seem to be targeting Taipei City.

We could close all polling stations there

and conduct a thorough safety inspection first.

We can open emergency polling stations

in nearby cities and counties

so citizens in Taipei can still go vote.

This is for the greater good. I agree.

Mayor Wang, what do you think?

Okay, we are still live here

at the Donghu Elementary School polling station.

To ensure both the safety of the public in Taipei

and a smooth voting process

of this presidential election,

Mayor Wang Ming-Fang has just announced that

voting will be postponed for two hours.

In the meantime, safety inspections will be

conducted through all polling stations in the city.

Taipei is supposed to be Wang Ming-Fang

and the Democratic Party's key base.

This move is expected to

be a major setback for her campaign.

Wang Ming-Fang has been leading in the polls

but it is very likely now

the situation will be reversed because of this incident.

Because of the bombing targetting Taipei,

the voter turnout may be less than 50%.

Hsiao-Ma. - Yes, sir.

Let me tell you something.

This is not how politics works.

They put a little girl in the race

and this is what happens.

A perfectly good game,

ruined by a group of incompetent teammates.

Who else is there to blame?

Come here, Fatty.

Votes are still being counted.

Let's not lose hope.

Together, we can do it!

Wang Ming-Fang, we are rooting for you.

Okay, we can see that the

Democratic Party's Wang Ming-Fang

and the Liberal Party's Sung Chung-Jen,

who's seeking re-election,

are neck and neck.

They're locked in a very tight race,

separated by fewer than ten thousand votes.

A dead heat.

Pre-election polls showed

Wang Ming-Fang leading Sung Chung-Jen by about ten points

Now the numbers are coming in, it is a close one.

It is obvious that

the bombing has had a devastating impact on Wang Ming-Fang's campaign.

Ming-Fang.

Why didn't you talk to me before making the decision?

This wouldn't have been the outcome today.

Yeah, Ming-Fang.

You should've called Uncle Hsu immediately.

Dad, Chair Hsu.

Given the situation,

I had to make a decision immediately.

I can understand that

but you need to understand that

this is not your election alone.

It's the whole party's.

You need to think of the bigger picture.

Big John, do you think the bomb

scared away Wang Ming-Fang's die-hard supporters?

An explosion happened at a polling station

and you insist on voting?

Of course it will affect election results.

No matter who wins,

this election should be declared invalid.

We should protest.

Wang Ming-Fang! We can do it!

Wang Ming-Fang!

Alright, ballot counting nationwide

is mostly finished,

with 80% tallied.

The gap between Wang Ming-Fang and Sung Chung-Jen is widening.

Wang Ming-Fang now has 5.31 million votes, -There's a chance!

narrowly ahead of Sung Chung-Jen's 5.25 million,

a difference of nearly 60,000 votes.

With Sung's central and southern strongholds largely counted,

Wang Ming-Fang has taken the lead.

Madame President.

Thank you.

My whole family voted for you.

You must keep going!

Taiwan needs you. Let's go!

We want peace, not war.

Yes. I will find a way.

Thank you.

Thank you all.

Today, the people of Taiwan have made history with their votes.

Proclaiming to the world

our determination for peace.

To the people of Taiwan - Thank you

for letting democracy triumph once again.

This is a great decision by the people,

at a crucial moment.

Through ballots, we achieved a peaceful transition of power.

And we will resolve cross-strait issues through peace.

Today, the people of Taiwan

have made history with their votes,

declaring to the world our unwavering commitment to peace.

Thank you to the people of Taiwan

for once again securing the victory for democracy in Taiwan.

Liberal Party President Sung Chung-Jen

who will be stepping down on May 20th

has decided to give a speech at Asian NATO.

The move drew strong backlash

from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)

leading to large-scale miliary exercises off the southeast coast

as a warning to Taiwan.

Kai. Stop watching.

Shit.

Those ships seem to be getting closer.

Will they really attack?

Wang Ming-Fang just got elected.

So it won't happen.

If something is going to happen,

my mom will tell me.

Cover for me. I gotta go pee.

Okay. You better watch out.

Make sure nobody steals your willy-nilly.

Po-Fu.

Chuang Po-Fu.

Hsiao-Ya.

Check this license plate for me, MGH-1358.

And keep this between us.

Thanks.

(Your son has been abducted)

Yang Ching-Teng.

I am coming.

Good morning.

You've been at the American school for a year.

You should be used to Taiwan now.

So we are thinking

of transferring you to a local high school nearby.

It'll help you transition to Taiwanese universities.

Mom, I want to go back to the States.

Mandarin, please.

American universities are better anyway.

Why make me study in Taiwan?

Mom, I don't have any friends here.

I am now the President of Taiwan.

We should stay in Taiwan together.

You are the President, not me.

You don't get to decide my life.

I grew up in the U.S. I am American.

Why should I sacrifice for your Taiwan?

Yang Ching-Teng, know your place.

Your dad and your mom are both from Taiwan.

That makes you Taiwanese.

We've hired so many tutors for you.

You should be used to Taiwan by now.

How would you know?

You are not me.

You're Taiwanese. Of course you can adapt.

Do you know what it's like not to fit in?

Think back to when your grandparents immigrated to the States...

Don't be so ungrateful.

Oliver, do you have all your homework?

Yeah.

Mom, now that the election is over,

can I go back to the States?

Or do I have to finish this semester first?

We’ve already renounced our U.S. citizenship.

What?

You need to do your military service before going abroad.

Mom, that's not fair.

I know... Let's talk about this when you get home.

Have a good day.

The new Legislature has convened. - Megan.

The Liberal Party mobilized to pass... - A brawl broke out.

the U.S. Arms Purchases Bill.

Democratic Party Chair Hsu advocating a peace accord,

led his party's legislators in occupying the podium

to boycott the session.

Both sides are in a standoff.

Did you know this was going to happen?

I support the arms deal.

Military readiness is the basis for negotiations.

Without weapons,

what leverage do we have?

Are you sure?

Mayor, the car is ready.

Found anything yet?

Nothing conclusive so far.

Didn't you say you saw a suspect?

But CCTV didn’t catch anything.

You didn't eat breakfast again, did you?

Eat on the way.

I'll be out in a minute.

Yu-Ju.

Yu-Ju.

Here you go.

Are you okay?

I can't reach my son.

Is the situation on Dadan Island...

Yu-Ju.

You do know this is classified information.

You shouldn't be asking me.

Understood.

Mayor, I am sorry.

Chair, what happened at the Legislative Yuan (Taiwan's Parliament)

this morning?

Didn't we agree

not to block the arms deal?

Ming-Fang, this is a complicated matter.

Don't worry about it for now.

A few of us have drafted a cabinet list.

Take a look.

Chair.

You want to be Premier?

Ming-Fang, Uncle Hsu is looking out for you.

He just wants to help you.

Your father knows me well.

Being President comes with a lot of responsibilities.

I am worried that you can't lead the whole government.

So I am here to assist you.

Actually, I have a list of my own.

The central government is not like municipal governments.

Things are far more complicated

than you can imagine.

Those rookies in your staff? They aren't up for the task.

But Chair,

I was elected on a platform of youth reform.

I also promised voters

a younger cabinet.

Ming-Fang.

Mind your manners when you speak.

Just because you were educated in the States

doesn't mean you can forget Chinese etiquette.

It's alright.

Ming-Fang is just saying that we are old now.

Chair, thank you for your advice.

I will take this list into consideration.

Regarding the premiership, however,

perhaps we should give it a little more thought.

Ming-Fang, don't be so naive.

You have a duty to this party's future.

We've been out of political power for twelve years.

The Democratic Party has suffered greatly those twelve years.

We've finally secured control of the government.

Chair.

The people voted for this nation's President,

not our Party's....

Ming-Fang.

Watch your attitude.

Uncle Hsu.

You'll have to excuse me. I have another engagement.

Give me some time to think about this list.

Ming-Fang.

You can't govern on votes alone.

The support of the Parliament is important as well.

Without enough seats,

many policies, budgets, and bills

will be hard to pass.

I understand. Thank you, Chair.

Dad, I have to head to my next appointment.

See you later.

Chair...

Perhaps, we should discuss these things at the office from now on.

Talking business at home feels...

a bit inappropriate.

Alright.

I told you.

That woman only cares about her political future.

She doesn't give a damn about you.

She's even willing to send her own son to war.

What does Sung Chung-Jen want?

Officer Chuang, trust me.

I spent many years in China.

They will not treat your son well.

Working with us is the only way to save him.

Around 1 PM today,

police located the suspected bomber's car near Shuiyuan Market.

They then discovered homemade bomb materials

at the suspects' rented unit.

Yu-Ju, can you identify the suspect?

I will try.

They're mostly impulsive, clueless kids.

Some of them have criminal records

but for petty crimes like stealing and fighting.

Basically, just delinquents.

They're all members of the same criminal organization?

Not exactly. They say they're worried war is coming.

So they established the 'AGM People's Militia.'

In their rental,

we seized materials for making homemade bombs

and numerous BB guns.

AGM.

Our investigation suggests

the funding comes from

a key Liberal Party financier.

Are you implying that the bombing

is connected to Sung Chung-Jen of the Liberal Party?

Mayor, I propose

we arrest and hold these guys on some minor charges.

Once you've officially taken office as President,

we can proceed with the case then.

Wouldn't that be better?

Yu-Ju, do you recognize the suspect?

I'm not sure.

Commissioner,

until this information is verified,

make sure nothing gets out.

Yes.

And moving forward, all relevant investigation reports

will be handled by the acting mayor.

No problem. Leave it to me.

Thank you.

Goodbye, Mayor.

Reach out to your sources and

find out if there's been foreign interference.

Aren't the police already on it?

A police commissioner who prioritizes politics before solving a case

is one I can't trust.

Got it. I'm on it.

Yu-Ju, look into AGM's background discreetly.

Go now. This takes priority.

OK.

Hsiao-Wen, the Mayor is yours.

Hsiao-Wen, where are we?

Didn't I say I wanted to go home?

Mayor, my apologies.

These orders are from above. I have no choice.

Mayor Wang, due to the urgency,

we had no choice but to bring you here like this.

Follow me please.

This way.

A CCP Y-8 reconnaissance plane

crossed the South China Sea at 10 AM this morning.

It plunged into the Pacific off Eastern Taiwan

and disappeared.

Following that, the People's Liberation Army (PLA) deployed

a large number of naval and air forces

into the East and South China Seas,

claiming it was for search and rescue.

Effectively blockading Taiwan's waters.

Currently, vast air and naval forces

surround the island.

Mr. President,

several soldiers in Dadan Island have been reported missing.

Under the guise of search and rescue,

they've repeatedly crossed the median line

between Taiwan and China.

Our military on the frontline is prepared.

I recommend raising the alert to DEFCON Three.

Order all frontline units:

no matter what,

defend Taiwan's territory and sovereignty at all costs.

Wait.

President Sung, this means war.

This decision cannot be rushed!

Mayor Wang, a word, please?

Mayor Wang, I asked you to be here today

because I want this decision

to be a responsibility that the current and future presidents bear together.

To show the world that

Taiwan is unified, facing this foreign threat together.

They're still just doing search and rescue, right?

They're provoking us to strike back.

Then we absolutely cannot fall into their trap.

Mayor Wang, no matter your political views,

you are going to be the President of Taiwan.

You cannot let Taiwan get taken over by China.

If a war breaks out, there's no turning back.

This is not the time for hesitation or overthinking.

A president must be decisive.

If they are surrounding Taiwan

under the pretense of a search and rescue mission,

and we escalate our alerts preemptively,

it will only create public panic.

This is merely a ruse. Can't you see that?

Then prove it.

President Sung, may I remind you

that you and your party no longer have

the legitimacy to make any major decisions.

Mayor Wang, then let me remind you

of your low vote count.

Your Democratic Party doesn't even

have legislative majority

You're going to be nothing but a weak president.

President Sung, I know you want to protect Taiwan.

I do too.

Just wait.

It may not be obvious now,

but I know we will find a way that avoids bloodshed.

I'll be frank:

the U.S.S. Finn is already in Taiwan's waters.

All we need to do is say the word,

and they're ready to assist immediately.

This is no longer just Taiwan's problem.

Regardless of what the U.S. or Japan think,

I must prioritize Taiwan's interests.

Mayor.

Mayor, are you okay?

By the time we got the news from the President's Office,

you were already there.

I've already spoken with National Security about...

How many seats do we control in the Parliament?

Do you mean, excluding Hsu Po-Wen's supporters?

I need to decide if siding with Hsu Po-Wen

or Sung Chung-Jen is more beneficial.

Mayor, please have a look.

Regarding seats in the Parliament,

this time, our Democratic Party won 51 seats.

Sung Chung-Jen's Liberal Party won 46 seats.

Huang Yi-Chun's New Advance Party: 13 seats.

Independents hold 3 seats.

Our New Generation Alliance (NGA)

in the Democratic Party had 15 seats.

So, Mayor,

If you choose to cooperate with Sung Chung-Jen

15 plus 46 seats will certainly be a majority.

But there's a caveat...

The Coattail Effect.

With my approval this low,

a third of those 15 seats may switch sides.

And if I appoint Hsu Po-Wen as Premier?

Mayor, if we compromise now with Hsu Po-Wen

it's questionable if the 10 young legislators

in the NGA, who have been your biggest supporters,

will still be on your side.

It's really hard to say.

I think it's too risky.

So your point is, no matter who I side with,

the result's the same:

56 versus 54. Neither side has a majority.

Instead, those three independents become

the crucial swing votes.

Mayor.

What if you set aside the peace negotiations

and we try and talk to Sung Chung-Jen first.

We can't do that.

Our entire political base would collapse.

If Mayor and Sung Chung-Jen... - Our base consists of

young people and anti-war voters.

I know...

But these two groups are now divided.

I advocate for peace talks, yes,

but on the condition that we are strong enough.

That's right, Mayor.

If the other side is surrounding us with troops,

and if we don't object,

that's not called peace talks...

It is surrender.

Mayor.

What do you want us to do now?

I want to maintain the status quo

with the CCP.

We'll find a way for them to pull back.

Conduct the pilot search ourselves.

Then, once I'm in office,

we can discuss further.

Contact Zhongnanhai or the Taiwan Affairs Office for me...

I already did...

They insist on only negotiating with Hsu Po-Wen.

How could they...?

The Mayor is the President-elect.

Hsu Po-Wen has a chokehold on our CCP communications.

I don't understand why he's doing that.

He looks down on me.

He dismisses me as a naive, sheltered girl.

who he can control. - That's outrageous!

Maybe that's not such a bad thing.

OK.

If it weren't for you

my son would never have gone to the front line.

Let alone fallen into the hands of the CCP.

It's the CCP who started this war...

Don't forget that.

Give this to your boss.

What is it?

The truth about the bombing.

Just say you uncovered it.

The AGM base is upstairs.

And above that is their nightclub.

Citizen militia.

So they are the ones responsible for the bombing?

Isn't that...

Political commentator, Big John.

Doesn't he support signing a peace agreement with China?

This is Sam, my informant.

Madame President.

It's me. Don't you remember?

When I ran for city council before,

you came to support my campaign.

We even took a photo together. See?

Remember now?

Let's take another photo.

OK, fine...

So who exactly is behind AGM?

Check this out.

I found out that

their main funding comes from

Ching Mao Steel Company.

Ching Mao.

Hsu Po-Wen's biggest donor.

That's right.

So you're saying...

Hsu Po-Wen might be linked to the bombing?

Get it now? Hsu Po-Wen

didn't want you to win by too many votes.

Then he'd have less control. That's why they pulled this stunt.

He wasn't afraid I'd lose?

Oh please. Elections?

They've been playing this game for years.

It's all been calculated.

My God...

Mayor.

Sung Chung-Jen said that I...

Yu-Ju, listen to me.

There's been trouble on Dadan Island.

Our outer seas are surrounded by the PLA (Chinese Army)

Sung Chung-Jen wants to declare war.

You know the U.S.-Japan joint defense of Taiwan

doesn't cover Dadan Island.

The Chinese Army have my son.

Sung Chung-Jen says he can save him.

You really believe him?

You think he cares about your son?

How naive.

Still not going to bed?

"A path without bloodshed", or "a path of peace?"

Which one is better?

I think..."a path without bloodshed".

It comes across stronger.

Can't you work on this when you get up in the morning?

I won't be able to sleep if I don't finish.

Here. Drink a bit.

Take a break.

I am so tired.

I can't trust anyone anymore.

Not even my dad or my brother.

You know I'm not interested in power.

But without power,

you can't do anything.

This "peace without bloodshed"

I'm not even sure it's possible.

Hello?

Hello, Mayor.

The CCP's talk of war has leaked.

OK. Understood.

Task Force 2 calling.

Y-8 crew member found

12 nautical miles west of Orchid Island.

No life-threatening injuries.

Preparing for transport to base.

How are we doing at the polls? What's the public opinion?

Public opinion is overwhelming against us.

They're calling your silence

cowardly and indecisive.

That you will doom Taiwan - surrendering without a fight.

According to the latest online poll

Sung Chung-Jen's support has climbed to 45%.

We only have 25%.

Mayor, should we call a press conference?

Make a statement...calm the public. - I agree.

Chair Hsu.

Ming-Fang.

The coffee in your office is really not great.

Come to the party headquarters with me.

I'll treat you to some civet coffee.

No need to worry,

Sung Chung-Jen doesn't stand a chance against us.

You want me to agree to "One Country, Two Systems"

and recognize Taiwan as part of China?

Only this guarantees Taiwan's security.

Isn't that what you also want?

I am trying to resolve cross-strait issues peacefully.

Not surrender.

If we sign this,

will Taiwan still have democracy and freedom?

Sooner or later, the two sides will be unified.

There has been confrontation

for over 70 years.

Enough is enough.

Taiwan's democracy and freedom are a lie.

Everyone knows that,

ultimately, we're still at the mercy of Uncle Sam.

Of course I know

that the U.S. also acts in its own interest.

But shouldn't we take advantage of this opportunity

to fight for Taiwan's freedoms?

There is no future for a small country like us.

Taiwan is just trying to survive between a rock and a hard place.

Where do you think your campaign money came from?

This is the prime opportunity for the Democracy Party

to expand and endure.

Don't throw it all away.

Ming-Fang,

if not for the Democracy Party,

then for our Wang family name.

Your brother Ming-Te will represent the party again next election.

And your other brother's businesses are based in China...

Okay, Dad, I get it.

I'll discuss this speech with my advisors

and see how best to deliver it.

No need.

The press conference has been arranged.

The reporters are already waiting in the lobby.

Just read the speech.

It's OK. Don't overthink it.

Just let it be.

We only want what's best for you. We're trying to help.

Ladies and gentlemen of the press, I am Wang Ming-Fang,

your new President-elect.

I'm here to talk about an important matter

concerning relations between nations.

For the past few decades,

the Taiwan issue

has been a key focus for the international community.

The relationship between mainland China and Taiwan

has remained tense.

One China Principle.

One China Principle...

is an important and key phrase.

I would like to thank

my political mentor, Hsu Po-Wen.

He showed me the importance of this matter,

and I'm grateful for his guidance.

But unfortunately,

our relationship as mentor and student ends here.

I used to believe our young progressives

could reshape the Democratic Party through ideals.

After days of negotiations and trying to find common ground,

I've come to realize

that this establishment simply has no place for young people.

To my constituents, to the voters who put their faith in me:

I am announcing today

that I am officially withdrawing from the Democratic Party.

I will lead the party's youth faction

to form the New Generation Alliance Party.

I, Wang Ming-Fang, will keep my promise to the voters.

I will find a path without bloodshed.

This is not a choice between war or a dictated peace.

This is the path for the Taiwanese people

to preserve and safeguard our

hard-won freedom and democracy.

Thank you.

Officer Chuang, what brings you here today?

I'll handle it from here.

You're dismissed. Go get some rest.

I'll take that.

Thank you, Officer.

Thank you, Officer. Appreciate it.

Well done.

Auntie, it's your shift today?

Let's go.

Where are we going?

Somewhere fun.

OK.

There's no such thing as partial autonomy.

Ultimately, Sung Chung-Jen will just take all control.

Well, Hsu Po-Wen is basically a proxy for the Communist Party.

He's orchestrating a coordinated effort to undermine and seize Taiwan.

Democracy party members are slamming us,

claiming we deserted party members

right after the election.

And the Liberal Party is just spreading rumors.

Mayor, we need to decide where we stand.

Sung Chung-Jen is less of a threat to us.

I'm not saying that we can't negotiate with Sung.

It's a matter of timing.

Not now. Then when?

Verify the news,

and draft a statement. ASAP.

What's going on?

If the peace agreement isn't signed...

Wang Ming-Fang's son dies.

Who's behind the kidnapping? Any leads?

President Wang, have you identified the kidnappers yet?

Thank you all for your time.

In regards to the news of my son's kidnapping...

The abductors have made it clear

that they want me to sign the peace agreement.

This is no ordinary kidnapping;

this is political persecution.

I am not only a mother.

I am also the newly elected President of Taiwan.

Wang Ming-Fang just issued a statement.

I am here to tell the abductors here and now:

I will not yield.

I will do what's best for Taiwan.

Thank you.

According to recent polls,

Wang Ming-Fang's approval has greatly increased,

with over 40% believing

she'll guide Taiwan

through this Strait crisis.

Snake, I have a gift for you.

Spiked club.

What is this? This is crazy.

Nah, this is good.

Gotta see some blood.

Cool.

Ready?

Big John.

What the hell is this?

If you want them to surrender,

you don't beat them to death.

You scare them to death.

Get it? Now put that away.

Thank you, Big John.

Give me a minute.

No more fighting!

We need peace talks!

Sign the peace agreement!

Yes to the peace agreement!

Save Taiwan!

Say no to war. We want peace.

We can no longer tell

who the real enemy is.

Mayor, watch your step.

Mr. President, Mayor Wang is here.

Mayor, please have a seat.

I only wanted her to tell you the truth about the bombing,

I never asked her to kidnap your son.

Nevermind.

You won't believe me anyway.

I don't believe you.

And I don't need to believe you.

President Sung,

you are about to leave office.

Tell me, what do you truly want your legacy to be?

Ever since I entered politics as a young man,

I have only had one goal.

To leave my mark on Taiwan's history.

I want future generations to remember these three words:

Sung Chung-Jen.

A man who played a vital part

in Taiwan's democracy.

And you, Wang Ming-Fang?

Why are you in politics?

To be President.

To be President?

I want to be a true Taiwanese president.

It appears our goals align.

We can work together.

Each takes what they need.

I will give you the things you want.

But you have to give me what I want.

We bring you breaking news.

President-elect Wang Ming-Fang

is now holding a joint press conference

with Sung Chung-Jen at the Presidential Office.

During this period of transition

within the government,

Taiwan faces challenges both at home and abroad.

Now more than ever, we must unite as one

to defend against this enemy invasion.

My own son is now in enemy hands.

They have kidnapped Yang Ching-Teng

and demand that I sign the peace agreement.

But I will not.

Yang Ching-Teng has no choice

because he is my son.

Even if he hadn't been kidnapped, he would still

be taking up arms and fighting on the front lines.

I have no choice, either. Because I am Taiwanese.

At this moment, we are forced by the CCP

to choose between war or peace.

In the end, both choices will cost us our freedom.

The Chinese Army have my son.

Sung Chung-Jen says he can save him.

You really believe him?

You think he cares about your son?

How naive.

There's only one way to save your son now.

What is it?

You have to help me.

This helps me, and it helps you too.

But we will both pay the price.

To end Taiwan's political turmoil,

and unite against our common enemy.

I have made the decision

to name Sung Chung-Jen as Premier of my new government.

Together, we will establish a coalition government:

a united front, to protect Taiwan's democracy and freedom.

Safeguarding democracy and freedom requires sacrifice.

The moment I was elected president

I was ready.

My approval ratings need to go up

so I can solidify my control in the Parliament.

That's the only way I'll have leverage to negotiate with Sung.

Only then, will I have the power to save your son.

What do you want me to do?

Kidnap my son.

This is, I believe, the best decision that I can make.

Both for the next generation of Taiwanese...

and for my son.