The Mainland Affairs Council of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Chairman Qiu Chui-zheng stated today (29th) that the risks for Taiwanese people traveling to mainland China continue to rise. From 2014 to the present, a total of 168 people have gone missing while visiting China, 39 have been detained for investigation, and 242 have been illegally detained. Qiu urged the public to carefully consider the necessity of traveling to China, emphasizing the importance of making adequate safety preparations to minimize risks.
The State Council of the People’s Republic of China announced that the “Regulations on Entry and Exit Administration” came into effect on September 15. The Chinese government has the right to prevent individuals involved in export control or technical security from leaving the country. Additionally, the application for entry and exit has shifted from traditional paper forms to requiring cooperation in verifying true intentions through inquiries.
According to the latest “Weekly Report on the Safety Situation of Taiwanese People Traveling to Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau” released by the Mainland Affairs Council of the Republic of China (Taiwan), a total of 449 Taiwanese individuals have gone missing in China, been detained for investigation, or suspected of having their personal freedom restricted from 2014 to the present.
Chairman Qiu Chui-zheng of the Mainland Affairs Council was interviewed by the media at the Legislative Yuan today. He pointed out that the personal safety risks of Taiwanese people in mainland China have continued to rise. Since 2014, there have been a total of 168 cases of Taiwanese people going missing while visiting China, 39 detained for investigation, and 242 detained by the Chinese Communist Party on various false charges.
Qiu urged that Taiwanese people traveling to China must pay attention to their own safety, carefully consider the necessity of their trip, make adequate safety preparations, and minimize risks. The Mainland Affairs Council and law enforcement agencies will provide relevant information to inform Taiwanese nationals of the potential risks they may face.
When asked about the topics of the U.S.-China summit, Qiu Chui-zheng emphasized that overall, the U.S. policy towards Taiwan remains unchanged. Taiwan is also committed to maintaining peace, stability, and prosperity in the Taiwan Strait. He reiterated the policy of “neither humble nor pushy, maintaining the status quo,” continuing to promote exchanges without united front tactics, mutual respect, and healthy and orderly interactions on the principle of equal dignity.