The Taiwan government is cracking down on Taiwanese artists who collaborate with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Chairperson of the Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) Chiu Chui-Cheng emphasized today that the Ministry of Culture is carrying out administrative procedures and urged artists not to echo the CCP’s united front propaganda, especially regarding the September 3 military parade, in order to uphold national sovereignty and dignity.
The MAC and Ministry of Culture of the Republic of China are investigating Taiwanese artists who collaborate with the CCP. The MAC announced on the 14th that they have informed 20 artists for explanation, with responses received from more than ten individuals. The government has set a deadline for explanation, and failure to respond will be deemed as giving up the opportunity for clarification. Minister of Culture Li Yuan stated on the 17th that based on the list provided by the MAC, the Ministry of Culture is communicating with the artists in accordance with the law to understand their perspectives, following all legal procedures.
This morning, Premier of the Republic of China Su Tseng-Chang went to the Legislative Yuan to report on the compilation process of the “Central Government General Budget Additional Budget for 114 (2025)” and face questioning, with relevant ministry heads in attendance.
Prior to the meeting, Chairperson Chiu Chui-Cheng of the MAC stated in an interview that the Ministry of Culture is currently processing administrative procedures and also called on Taiwanese artists developing in mainland China to abide by cross-strait regulations, pay attention to societal perceptions, and refrain from echoing the CCP’s united front propaganda.
Chiu Chui-Cheng emphasized that especially during the CCP’s September 3 military parade, it is crucial to uphold national sovereignty, dignity, and overall interests by not endorsing remarks that belittle Taiwan and harm the Republic of China.
Regarding whether there will be special scrutiny on artists who may echo the CCP on September 3, Chiu Chui-Cheng mentioned that the relevant authorities and the MAC are continuously monitoring the situation. He reiterated the call for artists developing in mainland China to adhere to cross-strait regulations and pay attention to societal perceptions and international audience opinions.