The Immigration Department of the Republic of China (Taiwan) announced today that two Japanese nationals were forced to leave the country for holding the flag of the Communist Party of China and making inappropriate comments in Ximending, Taipei.
According to a press release issued by the Immigration Department of the Republic of China today, it was reported on social media platforms that two Japanese men were holding the flag of the Communist Party of China in Ximending, Taipei, and recording a video while making inappropriate comments such as “Taiwan belongs to China.” The Immigration Department stated that they promptly obtained relevant information and initiated an investigation.
The Taiwan Immigration Department confirmed that both individuals are Japanese nationals who entered the country without visas, and they violated Article 18, Paragraph 1, Subparagraph 13 of the Immigration Act, which states “there is a risk of harming the interests of our country, public safety, or public order.” The facts of the violation were clear, and the Immigration Department has issued orders for their compulsory deportation and entry ban in accordance with the law.
The Taiwan Immigration Department explained that one of the Japanese nationals, Mr. T, left the country on the same day after the incident was recorded, and he has been banned from re-entering. The other Japanese national, Mr. S, admitted his involvement in recording the inappropriate video, and he was forcibly deported today and banned from re-entry to demonstrate the determination to enforce the law and not tolerate foreign nationals engaging in behaviors that endanger national interests or public order in Taiwan.
The Taiwan Immigration Department reiterated its stance, stating, “Any foreign national engaging in behaviors that harm our country’s interests, public safety, or public order in Taiwan will be dealt with strictly in accordance with the law. We will closely cooperate with relevant authorities to maintain national security and social order.”