In response to the implementation of the Chinese Communist Party’s “Regulations on Entry and Exit Administration of the State Council,” renowned Taiwanese doctor Cai Yicheng has issued a warning, stating that the new regulations may effectively amount to a form of isolationism in practice. He cautioned that Taiwanese individuals traveling to China with Taiwan compatriot permits may be treated as Chinese nationals, and if faced with customs interception or travel restrictions upon departure, they could potentially be at risk of being unable to leave China.
The State Council of the Chinese Communist Party recently announced that the new regulations on entry and exit administration will come into effect on September 15, with provisions allowing the government to prevent individuals involved in export control or technical security from leaving the country. Moreover, the application process for entry and exit will now involve inquiries to confirm genuine intentions rather than the traditional method of filling out forms.
Renowned Taiwanese doctor Cai Yicheng highlighted on Facebook that the recent entry and exit regulations of the Chinese Communist Party essentially amount to isolationism in practice. Taiwanese individuals entering China with Taiwan compatriot permits are considered Chinese citizens under the Chinese legal framework. By using a Taiwan compatriot permit for entry, one essentially acknowledges being Chinese, although currently residing in Taiwan. Therefore, being intercepted or detained during departure is completely “reasonable and legal.”
Cai Yicheng, who previously served as the Chief Physician of the Radiology Department at Taichung Veterans General Hospital and Director of the Department of Imaging Medicine at Show Chwan Memorial Hospital, also emphasized that those who doubt the situation can test it by presenting their Taiwan passport upon entry to China and seeing if the customs officials will check it or simply reject the entry. He pointed out that the Taiwan passport is considered evidence of being a supporter of Taiwan independence.
He mentioned that many Chinese have shared videos discussing situations where despite having a passport, visa, and flight ticket, they were prohibited from leaving due to reasons such as having VPN on their phones or having allegedly inappropriate content.
If individuals resist, they may be threatened with charges of “provocation and disturbance.” Furthermore, any discussion related to politics or perceived collusion with Taiwan independence forces is strictly prohibited.
Moreover, he emphasized that individuals working in important industries as deemed by the Chinese Communist Party, including semiconductor, AI, solar energy, and electric vehicle sectors, may face restrictions on leaving the country based on concerns related to technical security.
Regarding the assertion by some media, commentators, or AI that this is not isolationism, Cai Yicheng analyzed that they are either whitewashing the situation for the Chinese Communist Party or are well aware of the difficulties but have been advocating for the Party out of habit.
In terms of AI, he noted that criticism of the Chinese Communist Party from progressive circles in Europe and America tends to be reserved and cautious, despite numerous instances of such critical content. He pointed out that individuals engaging in RLHF (Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback) are often hesitant to speak directly when it comes to the Chinese regime.
He warned that individuals must take responsibility if they decide to visit China, advising them to consider the potential consequences. If one is detained and family members are required to come to handle the situation, there is a risk that the entire family could also be detained.
In response to the upcoming implementation of the Chinese Communist Party’s “Regulations on Entry and Exit Administration,” Minister of the Mainland Affairs Council of the Republic of China, Que Chui-cheng, stated on the 5th that the Chinese Communist Party has been continuously updating national security-related laws in recent years, increasing risks for Taiwanese people visiting the mainland. It is essential for the public to conduct a thorough assessment of the risks associated with visiting China to ensure their safety.