Taiwan/Flag of the Republic of China. On January 11, 2023, at a military base in Kaohsiung, Taiwan's armed forces conducted a two-day routine exercise. (Annabelle Chih/Getty Images)
[People News] On Friday (March 21), Taiwan’s National Immigration Agency (NIA) announced that two Chinese spouses, "Xiaowei" and "Enqi," had posted multiple online videos advocating for the military annexation of Taiwan ("武統"). Following an investigation, their dependent residency permits were revoked, and they were ordered to leave Taiwan within a set timeframe.
The NIA stated that "Xiaowei" had previously uploaded several videos containing remarks such as "Taiwan’s streets will be filled with five-star red flags," which were deemed as advocating the elimination of Taiwan’s sovereignty and promoting military annexation. After a thorough investigation and a hearing with the individuals involved, and in consultation with relevant agencies such as the Mainland Affairs Council, the NIA revoked "Xiaowei’s" dependent residency permit. She is now barred from reapplying for such a permit for five years and has been ordered to leave Taiwan within a set period. If she overstays, she will be forcibly deported.
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Similarly, another Chinese spouse, "Enqi," had posted videos stating that "PLA military exercises demonstrate strong military capability and unwavering determination to safeguard national sovereignty, and Taiwan is an inseparable part of China," among other pro-"武統" remarks. The NIA followed the same procedures and issued a decision to revoke her long-term residency permit, requiring her to leave Taiwan within a deadline, with forced deportation as a consequence for overstaying.
In response to recent online rumors claiming that authorities have not been actively addressing such cases, the NIA firmly refuted these allegations, stressing that it strictly adheres to legal procedures and is fully committed to investigating relevant cases to safeguard national security and social stability. The agency also emphasized that the majority of new immigrants embrace Taiwan’s core values of democracy and freedom, have settled down, and integrated into society. It urged Taiwanese citizens to remain united, resist division, and work together to protect Taiwan’s democratic and free system.
(Adapted from Radio Free Asia)
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