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Taiwan-China identity rules tightened amid security push
The Mainland Affairs Council in Taiwan issued a directive clarifying identity regulations, stating Taiwanese citizens will lose their Taiwan identity if registered in China.2025/04/23 16:46 -
Taiwan enforces military service for dual ID holders
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense mandates military service for men with Chinese IDs to ensure fairness. The Mainland Affairs Council clarifies cross-strait regulations, emphasizing obligations remain despite dual identities.2025/03/11 14:00 -
CTOC clarifies Olympic policy after Taiwan item seized
The controversy at the Paris Games where a fan’s "Taiwan" towel was confiscated, sparking debate over Olympic regulations and national identity. Learn about the incident and official responses.2024/08/03 12:15 -
Taiwan’s legislature advances recall law reform
Discover the latest on Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan as it advances an amendment to the Public Officials Election and Recall Act, aimed at combating fraudulent recall petitions and enhancing the integrity of the recall system.2024/07/12 16:28 -
French YouTuber obtains permanent residency in Taiwan
A well-known French YouTuber, Ku, has been granted permanent residency in Taiwan after residing in the country for over five years. With a passion for Taiwanese cuisine and culture, Ku’s YouTube channel, "Ku’s dream酷的夢," has gained a substantial following of 1.61 million subscribers. Meeting the eligibility criteria of staying more than 183 days annually in the past five years, Ku expressed that obtaining permanent residency in Taiwan is a validation of his sense of belonging. He also praised the convenience, efficiency, and creator-friendly environment of living in Taiwan. Ku’s connection to Taiwan has deepened following his residency approval, and he aims to promote Taiwan, boost Taiwanese nationals’ confidence, and foster a sense of identity.2023/11/13 19:32 -
THSR early bird tickets require real-name registration
The Taiwan High Speed Rail (THSR) will implement an early bird discount program with passenger registration starting from December 1st, with advance purchases available from November 3rd. Passengers who do not present a valid ID will be considered ticketless travelers and charged an additional 50% of the traveled section fare. The early bird discount tickets require the passenger’s national identity card or passport number and can only be used by the person named on the ticket. Changes to the ID number will not be accepted once the early bird reservation is complete.2023/10/31 16:03