MAC says China ethnic unity law could be used to target Taiwanese | Taiwan News - EUROPE SAYS
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The Mainland Affairs Council warned Monday that China’s new ethnic unity law could provide a legal basis for targeting Taiwanese and supporters of Taiwan overseas. China’s new Law on. . .
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The Mainland Affairs Council warned Monday that China’s new ethnic unity law could provide a legal basis for targeting Taiwanese and supporters of Taiwan overseas. China’s new Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress, which includes provisions extending beyond its borders, has raised concerns that Beijing is expanding its long-arm jurisdiction, perNewtalk. Critics worry that foreign nationals or Taiwanese who support Taiwan, advocate Taiwan independence, or reject the concept of a “Chinese nation” while overseas could face legal action by Chinese authorities. MAC Deputy Minister Liang Wen-chieh (梁文傑) said he had not reviewed the specific wording of the law but acknowledged it appears to carry such implications, Newtalk reported. He noted that Beijing has used various methods to pressure international supporters of Taiwan, citing sanctions imposed on four New Zealand lawmakers after they visited Taiwan. Liang said such actions are part of a broader pattern of escalating pressure rather than isolated incidents. He said the CCP is using legal, political, and diplomatic tools to intimidate international supporters of Taiwan. He said this was one reason the government adopted a stricter policy toward this year’s Straits Forum, perRti. Liang argued that Taiwanese officials attending the event and listening to speeches by senior Chinese officials opposing Taiwan independence could be seen as tacit acceptance of Beijing’s policies toward Taiwan. Liang warned that attendance at such events could undermine international support for Taiwan. Tags:ChinaChina Taiwan ConflictsConflictsTaiwan