Feng Shih-kuan Quotes

Feng Shih-kuan is a Taiwanese politician. He served in the Republic of China Air Force from 1967 to 2006, retiring with the rank of General before assuming the post of Minister of National Defense in 2016. Feng stepped down in 2018, and was succeeded by Yen Teh-fa. Wikipedia  

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Famous Feng Shih-kuan Quotes

“As the DF-16 is released (by the People's Liberation Army) at a high altitude and targets a single area (in Taiwan), we are able to counter the missile as it passes through the atmosphere.”

Feng Shih-kuan (2017) cited in " PRC missiles aimed at Taiwan: MND http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/front/archives/2017/03/21/2003667164" on Taipei Times, 21 March 2017

“We should hide our strength rather than put it on display.”

Feng Shih-kuan (2016) cited in " Taiwan deploys jet fighters to monitor China's aircraft carrier http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aipl/201612270011.aspx" on Focus Taiwan, 27 December 2016

“Anyone (including retired ROC generals) would have stood up under that circumstance (during PRC national anthem) or it would be impolite.”

Feng Shih-kuan (2016) cited in " Retired generals stayed silent: minister http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/national/national-news/2016/11/18/484298/Retired-generals.htm" on The China Post, 18 November 2016

“I would not support Taiwan independence.”

Feng Shih-kuan (2016) cited in " I would not support Taiwan independence: Taiwan defence minister http://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/i-would-not-support-taiwan-independence-taiwan-defence-minister" on The Straits Time, 24 May 2016

“Because the two sides of the Taiwan Strait (Taiwan and Mainland China) are not at war at present, we should accept them (People's Liberation Army military aircraft to land in Taiwan due to mechanical failure) out of humanitarian concerns.”

Feng Shih-kuan (2016) cited in " Taiwan to accept Chinese military aircraft in distress: MND http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aipl/201612120030.aspx" on Focus Taiwan, 12 December 2016

“A small snake does not make nearby frogs, chickens and ducks feel threatened. But when it grows to be a python, even nearby pigs, oxen, horses and goats feel a threat to their survival.”

Feng Shih-kuan (2017) cited in " Once formidable, Taiwan’s military now overshadowed by China’s https://www.todayonline.com/world/once-formidable-taiwans-military-now-overshadowed-chinas" on Today Online, 4 November 2017.

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