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Taiwan cracks down on cross-strait organization violations
Taiwan’s Ministry of the Interior found 86% of social groups handling cross-strait exchanges non-compliant, leading to the dissolution of six groups.2025/04/09 22:00 -
Taiwan’s president addresses China’s reunification threats
President Lai Ching-te convened a national security meeting to address China’s threats against Taiwan. He outlined 17 strategies, including legal reforms and transparency measures, to safeguard sovereignty.2025/03/14 15:49 -
Taiwan to reinstate military trials amid China threats
President Lai Ching-te announced the reinstatement of Taiwan’s military trial system to counter Chinese espionage. Reforms will address military crimes and enhance national security.2025/03/13 16:24 -
Ministry targets party for election interference, violence
Taiwan’s Ministry of Interior seeks to dissolve the Chinese Unification Promotion Party over Chinese funding and election interference. The party faces allegations of crimes threatening national security and election integrity.2024/11/06 15:25 -
DPP criticizes Ma’s proposal to amend Anti-Infiltration Act
The Democratic Progressive Party criticizes Ma Ying-jeou’s proposal to amend the Anti-infiltration Act, highlighting its importance in preventing Chinese interference in Taiwan’s elections and resisting efforts to weaken the legislation.2024/04/22 16:30 -
Eric Chu urges amendments to Taiwan’s national security laws
Kuomintang Chairman Eric Chu warns against the misuse of Taiwan’s five national security laws for infringing human rights and manipulating elections. Amidst discussions on cross-strait relations and following Ma Ying-jeou’s visit to China, Chu calls for amendments to these laws, criticizing their use as tools for political suppression by the DPP. He advocates for dialogue and peace in cross-strait interactions, urging the DPP to prioritize human rights and constructive engagement over ideological rigidity.2024/04/16 17:51 -
Taoyuan legislator candidate detained for alleged China ties
Ma Chih-wei, an independent legislative candidate from Taoyuan City, has been detained on suspicion of violating Taiwan’s Anti-Infiltration Act, amid allegations of receiving support from mainland China.2024/01/05 22:04 -
KMT candidate slams foreign influence in Taiwan election
In this story, Kuomintang (KMT) candidate Hou Yu-ih expresses disapproval of foreign influence in Taiwan’s elections during a presidential debate. Hou criticizes the Anti-Infiltration Act and the potential politicization of the judiciary. He accuses Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) legislator Chao Tien-lin of pro-China bias without legal consequences and hints at undisclosed reception from Chinese authorities during Lai Ching-te’s visit to mainland China in 2017. Hou questions the DPP’s double standards and openly scrutinizes Lai, demanding their stance on U.S. disapproval of Taiwan’s independence. He labels Lai as a "pragmatic worker of Taiwan independence."2023/12/30 16:40 -
TAO doubts Lai’s claims of lowering cross-strait war risk
The Taiwan Affairs Office (TAO) spokesperson, Chen Binhua, expressed doubt over Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) presidential candidate Lai Ching-te’s claim that his election would reduce the risk of a cross-strait war. Chen highlighted the contradiction in Lai’s stance as a supporter of Taiwanese independence while believing his presidency would mitigate tensions. Chen emphasized the international consensus to uphold the One China principle and maintain peace. Lai dismissed claims that supporting him meant war as Chinese propaganda and argued that his policy aligns with international norms. Chen countered by citing the success of the "One Country, Two Systems" formula in Hong Kong. Chen also addressed investigations into bureau chiefs suspected of violating the Anti-Infiltration Act and concerns over Taiwanese living in China being unable to return to vote due to a recent outbreak. He expressed concern that if the DPP authorities deprived Taiwanese living in China of their voting rights, it would expose their autocratic and non-democratic character to the world.2023/12/27 16:28 -
TAO spokesperson denies Beijing election meddling claims
The spokesperson for China’s Taiwan Affairs Office (TAO), Chen Binhua, denied allegations of Beijing interfering in Taiwan’s elections during a press conference. Chen dismissed the claims made by the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) as baseless rumors and accused the ruling party in Taiwan of misleading the electorate. Taiwan’s national security agencies have repeatedly warned about interference from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) as the country prepares for the 2024 presidential election. In recent investigations, members of the "Union of Chinese Nationalists" in Kaohsiung were accused of accepting funds from the TAO for political activities in mainland China. The association is suspected of promoting specific political views and pan-blue support during their travels. The Ciaotou District Prosecutors Office has summoned 22 members for investigation, including individuals named Cheng and Ye, who are accused of violating Taiwan’s Anti-Infiltration Act and Public Officials Election and Recall Act. They have been released on bail with travel restrictions pending further investigation.2023/11/29 14:12