Statement from Joyce Kuang in response to ATJ support

Translated from Chinese by DigiTimes.com
1. I am deeply grateful to the Association of Taiwan Journalists (ATJ) for its defense of press freedom.
2. I sincerely hope that this case will not dampen the morale of journalists. As it is getting more difficult for Taiwan’s industry to survive, the only momentum keeping journalists in the business is their commitment to society.
3. I hope this is just an isolated case, and will not be imitated by other major businesses. The relation between businesses and the press must not be strained because of my case. The ties between business and the press should grow in a healthy environment where they can communicate with and supervise each other. This is the only way to protect the general public’s interest.
4. Ever since the dispute with Hon Hai erupted, I have respected the position of the Commercial Times. My own position has never clashed with the newspaper’s, with both of us thinking that rational communication is the best solution to the dispute. I regret that the public have expressed criticism and misunderstanding over the newspaper’s stance. I hope the case will be resolved as soon as possible.