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3.新闻内容︰高雄市长韩国瑜美东时间11日下午到哈佛大学闭门式演讲及座谈，韩以“The Power of
Down to Earth —They Talk the Talk, I Walk the Walk”发表英文演说，韩自我解嘲
说“土包子进哈佛，作梦都想不到”，他也谈到，自己不认为有“韩流”旋风，非常清楚
能选上市长的原因，不是因为他个人，而是民心。
韩国瑜中、英演讲稿如下：
The Power of Down to Earth —They Talk the Talk, I Walk the Walk
Good afternoon, Director Szonyi, Director Goldstein, ladies and gentlemen,
this is my greatest honor and pleasure to be here today and to begin with, I
would like to express my appreciation for the long term friendship between
the United States and the R. O. C., and for the support from the US
government and its people, so we can engage and cooperate closely. I am more
than honored to have this amazing opportunity standing at this podium, in
front of the distinguished scholars at the Fairbank Center for Chinese
Studies, the most esteemed institution of Chinese Studies in the world, to
share my story and to talk about what I think and what I want to do as Mayor
of Kaohsiung.
In Taiwan, there are a lot of people calling me a “produce vendor.” Mainly
because I worked in a local agricultural products marketing company before I
ran in the Mayor election. The media often describes me with the term “down
to earth,” and few individuals even name me “country bumpkin” for my
humble origins, and my rather direct and unrefined language. Well today, this
bald country bumpkin from Taiwan is standing before you, on the campus of one
of the most prestigious universities in the world: Harvard! A few months ago,
many could not have imagined this, even in their wildest dreams!
What brings me to Harvard today, is the fact that last November, I won an
election in Southern Taiwan that nobody thought I could possibly win.
Besides, people are saying that I single-handedly reshaped the politics of
Taiwan. They are calling this wide-spread political current the “hanliu” or
“Han wave.”
However, I don’t believe in “hanliu” or “Han Wave” because I know very
well that what brings me to the Mayor position and to speak to you today, is
not me as an individual, but is the will of the people. People in Taiwan,
especially in Kaohsiung, have had enough of the unproductive government,
enough of all the nonsense of ideological manipulation, and enough of
pathetic politicians who only talk without making worthy actions.
The reason behind our success, is not because I am at any rate a great
person. It is because Taiwans current ruling party is not doing a good job.
They have disappointed the people, so the people want something different. In
fact, the people of Taiwan dislike not just the DPP, but they are tired of
all of traditional politicians. Especially those politicians who come up with
fancy slogans and empty promises. They dont know, and they dont care what the
people really need. They only talk the talk, but me, I walk the walk.
I walk to the people from all walks of life, with an emphasis on socially
vulnerable groups. I insist to stay overnight in different folks’ places
once a month, to get close to their real life. I have stayed in an orphanage,
a fisherman’s association, a taxi driver’s home and will stay in many others
’ places as well. I also walk to the world, to Mainland China, to Southeast
Asia, to America and hopefully to more other places in the world. This is not
because I like to be Mr. Fogg who travelled around the world in 81 days, but
because Kaohsiung deserves more visibility and opportunities. Kaohsiung has
been isolated and closed off for too long. As a result, the economy and
population are sadly declining. We need to walk out to the world to promote
our produce and products, to attract more visitors, and to carry out what I
advocate loudly for, “Export Goods Out, Welcome People In, Let Kaohsiung
Prosper!” 货出得去、人进得来、高雄发大财！
You might be curious how come I am so down to earth and not a stereotypical
politician. Actually, once, I was one of the politicians people look down on.
I had been councilor and congressman for over 10 years. And one day, I came
to face the truth that I didn’t do a good job as a politician, so I just
decided not to run for the next round of elections. Therefore, I fell out of
the upper down to the earth. I have been down to earth ever since and stayed
on it as a Mayor now. I know what the people really want – I was one of
them, I had hope for the government, that the people in power can do good
things for us. I know deep down peoples needs are simple and humble. People
want to enjoy peace and security; want a government that can get things done;
want to make money; and most importantly, want to have good life.
When I first settled in Kaohsiung, I worked as Director of KMTs Kaohsiung
Chapter and we had no funding at all. The DPP had ruled Kaohsiung for more
than 20 years, so no one thought I was even close to winning. I had a very
hard time raising campaign funds. So when I announced to run for the Mayor
election, I went with the slogan “one bottle of water and one bowl of pork
rice.” That was all I could provide to the supporters at rallies and
gatherings – and most of the time, no pork rice, only a bottle of water!
Yet, the reason I did that was not only because we were short of money, but
also because I would like to do things differently. I will not be the
politician that people dislike anymore. “One bottle of water” is totally
against the traditional way of campaigning. Theres an old saying that “you
dont need to learn how to win an election as long as you have money.” Back
then a lot of people in Kaohsiung warned me that it would be impossible to
win the election. I had nothing and my hands were empty, so that made me a
non-stereotypical candidate. I was down to earth, down with the crowd and got
closer to them. The people who came to my rallies and gatherings were not
there for give-away gifts or buffets, they came to support!
What did I give them in return for their support? A response, a response to
their worries and anxiety, a response so outspoken that only a country
bumpkin would say it out loud to the people: we want to make big money! You
are probably familiar with my campaign slogan, “Export Goods Out, Welcome
People In, Let Kaohsiung Prosper.” And “100% for better economy and 0 % for
political calculations.” Right now, Taiwan is full of political calculations
especially in the Cross Straits policies. As a sad result, Taiwans economy
has been totally compressed with no room to grow. I have listened to the
people, and that is not what they want! What people really want are better
incomes, good livings, peace with Mainland China, and mutual respect. That is
why I am doing 100% for a better economy and 0% for political calculations.
In the meantime, as a region that is heavily trade oriented, our worst
nightmare is to be marginalized. When countries around the world are actively
promoting free trade, signing free trade agreements and engaging in regional
economic integrations, Taiwan is excluded, and that is not okay for our
economic development. The complications and difficulties of achieving
regional economic integration is based on the relationship across the Taiwan
Straits. To any political leader of Taiwan, the biggest challenge is to
maintain peace and stability across the Taiwan Straits, and to ensure Taiwan
is not excluded from important international activities.
No one wishes to live in instability and chaos. We are all very clear that
the only military threat to Taiwan comes from Beijing. Like Ive said time and
again, we have no doubt that the people of Taiwan are determined to strive
for democracy. Yet at the same time, we must not doubt the Beijing’s
determination for unification. While it is important to strengthen our
defense capabilities, we must not blind ourselves to the fact that Beijing
has immense military powers. What we must to do is to strive for peaceful
coexistence with Mainland China, and to use wisdom to avoid potential
conflicts. This is what the people of Taiwan need. We need to face the fact
that Mainland China has risen, and to avoid unnecessary confrontations. After
all, “War has no winners and peace, no losers.”
Yet in these 3 short years, the international community is once again worried
that conflict may erupt in the Taiwan Straits. Beijing is once again
threatening unification by military force. President Tsai is talking about
how many days Taiwan can hold out until international aid arrives. The
Premier of our Executive Yuan is talking about taking the battles into the
streets and fighting with fists and broomsticks. These scenarios of violence
and bloodshed are not what the people of Taiwan are wishing for!
I believe “Export Goods Out, Welcome People In, Let Kaohsiung Prosper,” is
what Kaohsiung people wishing for, and in this sense I see the 92 Consensus
is practical and realistic. My view on the 92 Consensus is naturally “One
China, Respective Interpretations” based on Constitution and The Act,
certainly not “One Country Two Systems,” like Macau or Hong Kong. Some
people say that the Beijing does not recognize “One China, Respective
Interpretations.” I would like to point out that in the 8 years under KMT’s
rule, Beijing certainly did not refuse to interact with us because of KMT’s
stance on 92 Consensus. In fact, during those 8 years, we signed many
agreements, participated in many international activities, and more countries
had granted us visa-waiver status.
In the course of my campaign as Mayor of Kaohsiung, I stressed the importance
of economy. My basis for Cross Straits Relations is the ‘92 Consensus. My
winning the election showed that the people of Taiwan did not reject my
stance on this matter. I openly shout out to President Tsai and her
administration. If they are not willing to recognize the ‘92 Consensus, then
they must conceive some new ideals and concrete measures so that they can
sustain peace and security in the Taiwan Straits and ensure Taiwans economic
development. They must somehow enable the people of Taiwan to continuously
live in freedom and democracy. So far, they have come up empty.
The United States is without a doubt a very important friend to Taiwan ROC.
The US has been our ally in terms of economics, security, military, and
politics. We had the Mutual Defense Treaty, and afterwards we have the Taiwan
Relations Act, which provides Taiwan with military defense capabilities. The
US is also our important trade partner, and our mutual collaborations over
the years have given Taiwan a secure and peaceful environment that allowed
for our great economic and political developments. We cannot, and should not,
drag our American friends down because we are not able to handle the Cross
Straits relations effectively. It is one thing to befriend our American
allies but its something else to take the American friendship for granted. We
must assume our share of the responsibility to secure peace in the Taiwan
Straits so that our people can live in democracy and prosperity.
To conclude, the reason I won the election is because the Kaohsiung people
agree with my down to earth call for revitalizing the economy and upholding
the stability. Actually most of the people in Taiwan all want, in my down to
earth expression, “Taiwan is safe, and people are rich.” Since this is
Harvard and there must be a lot of Christian friends here today, I would like
to take a verse from the Bibles Book of Philippians as my closing remark. “
Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on
toward the goal.”
I pressed on walking the walk and that is the power of being down to earth.
Without feet on the ground, we cannot walk.
Thanks again for inviting me and thank you all very much for listening. Thank
you!
宋怡明主任、戈迪温教授、女士们，先生们，今天我非常荣幸能在费正清中国研究中心这
个世界上最受尊崇的中国研究机构之一，在诸位杰出学者和研究者的面前，分享我的一些
经历，谈一谈作为高雄市长，我的想法和我想做的事情。
在台湾，有很多人称我为“卖菜郎”。主要是因为我在参加市长选举之前曾在台北市的农
产运销公司工作。媒体也经常用“接地气”这个词来形容我，更有些人因为我卑微的出身
和我直接了当又不加修饰的说话方式而讲我是一个“土包子”。 然而今天，这个台湾的
光头土包子居然能够来到这个世界上最负盛名的哈佛大学的讲台上、站在你们面前。这是
几个月前，许多人作梦都想不到的！
今天我来到哈佛主要是因为在去年11月，我赢了一场选举，没有人认为我在台湾南部有任
何可能获胜的机会。也有人说我单枪匹马地改变了台湾的政治景象、带起了一种政治风潮
，他们称其为“韩流”。
但是，我不认为有韩流，因为我非常清楚我选上市长的原因，其实不是因为我个人，而是
民心。台湾人民，特别是高雄的人民，已经受够了无能的政府，意识形态的操纵，受够这
些政客光说不练、只会空口说白话。
我们成功胜选的背后原因并不是因为我是一个什么了不起的人，而是因为台湾现任执政党
实在做得不好。政府让人民失望，所以人民想要不一样的选择。事实上，台湾人民受够的
不仅是执政党，而是厌倦了所有传统的政治人物。特别是那些只会提出花哨口号和空洞承
诺的政治人物。他们不知道，他们也不关心人们真正需要的是什么。他们只说不做，但我
，我付诸行动。
我用行动走向各行各业的人们，特别是社会较弱势的族群。我坚持每个月选择在一个不同
的基层地点过夜，以便近距离了解这些民众的生活情况。我已经夜宿过孤儿院、渔会、计
程车运将的家，未来也将在更多其他的基层地方过夜。
我也实际走向世界，去了中国大陆、去了东南亚、现在还来到美国，未来希望走向世界其
他地方。 这不是因为我想变成在81天内环游世界的Mr. Fogg，而是因为高雄应该获得更
多的知名度和机会。高雄已被隔离且封闭太久。长期下来造成经济衰退、人口减少。我们
需要走向世界，推广我们的城市和产品，吸引更多的人来高雄，并且落实我所希望的“货
出得去，人进得来，高雄发大财！”
你们也许会疑惑为什么我说话做是如此接地气又不像典型的政治人物。事实上，我也曾经
是民众看不顺眼的那种政治人物。我担任议员和立委超过10年。直到有一天，我意识到自
己并没有做好一个政治人物的事实，所以我就决定不选了。然后，我从人人称羡的民意代
表变回一个基层民众。从那以后，我就一直在基层、接地气，现在即使是市长，也是如此
。我知道人们真正想要的是什么 — 因为我曾经也是其中之一，对政府怀抱希望，期许掌
权者可以为我们人民谋福祉。我深知人民的需求是简单而且卑微的。人民希望享受和平与
安全; 希望有一个能做实事的政府; 民众想赚到钱; 最重要的是，每个人都想拥有美好的
生活。
当我一开始落脚高雄的时候，我出任国民党高雄市党部的主委。我们没有资金，加上民进
党已经统治高雄20多年，所以没有人认为我会有任何机会胜选，因此非常难筹措竞选资金
。因此，当我宣布竞选市长选举时，我的口号是“一瓶矿泉水和一碗卤肉饭”。这是我在
造势会和集会上所能向支持者提供的 — 大多数时候，连卤肉饭也没有，只有一瓶矿泉水
！然而，这样做的原因不仅是因为我们没有什么钱，也是因为我认为台湾选举的方式应该
要有所改变。我不要再成为人民不喜欢的那种政治人物。“一瓶矿泉水”完全违背了传统
的竞选方式。有一句老话：“只要你有钱，你就不需要知道怎么选举。”所以当时很多人
警告我，要胜选是不可能的，因为我什么都没有，我两手空空，但也这样让我成为一个非
典型的国民党候选人，我跟民众站在一起、听他们的声音、了解他们的需要。来到我的聚
会或造势会的人不是为了免费礼物或餐点，他们就是单纯的来支持！
而我如何回应他们的支持呢？我针对他们的担忧和焦虑做出了回应，一个直言不讳的回应
、一个只有土包子才会对着大家大声喊出来：我们要赚大钱！
你们可能听过我的竞选口号，“货出得去，人进得来，高雄发大财！”和“经济100分、
政治0分””。现在，台湾就是充斥着政治计算，特别是在两岸政策方面的问题上，也因
此台湾经济空间受到压缩，难以成长。我知道民众的想法，这不是他们想要的！人民真正
想要的是有
更好的收入、优渥的生活、与中国大陆和平共处、并且双方相互尊重。这就是为什么我认
为经济要100分，而政治必须是0分。
同时，作为一个以贸易为主要导向的地区，我们最糟糕的噩梦就是被边缘化。当世界各国
积极推动自由贸易，签署自由贸易协定和参与区域经济体时，台湾都被排除在外，这对我
们的经济发展来说是不行的。实现区域经济体的复杂性和困难是和两岸关系的状况息息相
关的。对台湾的任何政治领导人来说，最大的挑战是维护台湾海峡的和平与稳定，确保台
湾不被排除在重要的国际活动之外。
没有人希望生活在不稳定和混乱之中。我们都非常清楚台湾唯一的军事威胁来自北京。就
像我一再说过，我们不用怀疑台湾人民追求民主的决心，但与此同时，我们也不用怀疑北
京追求统一的决心。虽然加强我们的防御能力很重要，但我们不能对北京拥有强大军事力
量的这一事实视而不见。我们要做的是努力与中国大陆和平共处，用智慧避免潜在的冲突
。这是台湾人民所需要的。我们需要面对中国大陆崛起的事实，并且避免不必要的对抗。
然而，在民进党执政的这短短三年里，国际社会开始再次担心台湾海峡可能会爆发冲突。
中国大陆的领导人再度提到武统，我们的总统蔡英文谈的是台湾在国际援助到来前可以撑
几天，而我们的行政院院长更说要战到街头、山区，要民众拿出扫帚出来和敌军打架，但
是，这些暴力和流血场面绝不是台湾人民所希望的！
我认为“货出得去、人进得来、高雄发大财”才是高雄人民所希望的，而作为高雄市长，
我想把高雄带到世界，我认为92共识是切实可行的。我对92共识的看法当然是根据宪法和
《两岸人民关系条例》为基础的“一个中国各自表述。”虽然有人说北京并不承认“一个
中国各自表述，”但我想指出，在国民党执政的8年里，对于国民党的 92共识立场，北京
没有拒绝和我们互动交流。事实上，在这8年中，我们签署了不少协议，参加了许多国际
活动，而且更多的国家给予我们免签的待遇。
在我作为高雄市长的竞选过程中，我强调经济为主，但是在两岸关系的基础上，我主张就
是九二共识，而人民并没有排斥这样的主张。我也公开对蔡总统和她的政府提出呼吁，如
果他们不愿意承认“九二共识”，就应该拿出一套新的主张和具体作为，以维护台湾海峡
的和平与安全，确保台湾的经济发展，能够让台湾人民继续生活在自由民主之中。但到目
前为止，他们什么也没有提出来。
毫无疑问地，美国是中华民国最重要的朋友之一，在经济、安全、军事和政治各方面都一
直是我们的盟友。我们之前有《共同防御条约》，之后也有《台湾关系法》，提供台湾防
卫的力量。不只如此，美国也是我们重要的贸易伙伴，多年来我们共同合作为台湾提供了
一个和平安定的环境，使我们的经济和民主政治得以发展实现。
然而，我们不能也不应该拖累我们的美国盟友，不能因为我们无法妥善处理两岸关系问题
，而把我们的美国朋友拖下水。与我们的美国盟友友好亲善是一回事，但将美国友谊视为
理所当然却是另一回事。我们必须承担台湾在国际情势和两岸关系中应尽的责任，让台湾
人民能够持续生活在民主和繁荣之中。
总之，这次的胜选主要是因为高雄人民同意我振兴经济、追求安定的接地气呼吁。事实上
，若用我接地气的说法来讲，大多数台湾人民所想要的，就是“台湾安全、人民有钱”。
因为是在哈佛，今天这里肯定有不少基督徒朋友们，我想从圣经中摘读一节经文做为今天
的结语：“忘记背后，努力向前，向着标竿直跑。”
我会一直脚踏实地，这就是所谓的接地气。只有脚踏实地，我们才能持续前进。再次感谢
您们的邀请，非常谢谢大家的聆听。谢谢！
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4.附注、心得、想法︰
20分钟的演讲 然后问答有90分钟
似乎都问一些超越市长层级的问题
包括年改 军购 两岸关系之类的 哈佛大概比较想知道这个吧