Chinese National Denied Entry to Taiwan for Displaying Five-Star Flag and Using "China Taiwan"; Minister: Adhere to Taiwanese Regulations
A Chinese national was denied entry to Taiwan for two years for using "China Taiwan" and displaying the five-star flag on social media. The individual questioned freedom of speech, but their appeal was rejected.
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A Chinese national, surnamed Liang, who applied for tourism to Taiwan last year, was reported by citizens to have posted videos of his trip on his Xiaohongshu account "Dr. Liang Yangmei of Zhongshan" referring to "China Taiwan" and including the five-star flag. The Immigration Agency reviewed the case and determined this act maliciously degraded the dignity of the Republic of China, thus denying him entry for two years. Liang appealed, questioning the restriction of freedom of speech, but his administrative appeal was rejected by the Executive Yuan in March this year.
Xiaohongshu account "Dr. Liang Yangmei of Zhongshan" posted travel guides, not only writing "Taiwan Province of China" but also marking it with a five-star flag icon. (Provided by reader.)
Minister of the Interior Liu Shih-fang, Director General of the National Land Agency Tsai Chang-chan, Deputy Minister of Transportation Chen Yen-po, and others attended a session of the Legislative Yuan's Internal Affairs Committee today to report on "Accelerating the Implementation of a People-Oriented Transportation Environment - Reviewing the Current Status of the 'Sustainable Improvement Plan for Pedestrian Safety', Streamlining Review Processes, and Assisting Local Governments in Improving Pedestrian Safety Facilities." They also faced questions.
Liu Shih-fang stated before the meeting that any foreigner applying to come to Taiwan, in accordance with the "Immigration Act" or "Regulations Governing the Permission for People from the Mainland Area to Enter Taiwan," must abide by Taiwan's laws and regulations upon setting foot on its soil. Liu Shih-fang said that both the administrative appeal and the denial of re-entry by the Immigration Agency were handled according to regulations. She also called on everyone coming to Taiwan to engage in legal activities in accordance with Taiwan's laws and regulations. (Editor: Lin Jia-xian) 1150409
Xiaohongshu account "Dr. Liang Yangmei of Zhongshan" posted travel guides, not only writing "Taiwan Province of China" but also marking it with a five-star flag icon. (Provided by reader.)
Minister of the Interior Liu Shih-fang, Director General of the National Land Agency Tsai Chang-chan, Deputy Minister of Transportation Chen Yen-po, and others attended a session of the Legislative Yuan's Internal Affairs Committee today to report on "Accelerating the Implementation of a People-Oriented Transportation Environment - Reviewing the Current Status of the 'Sustainable Improvement Plan for Pedestrian Safety', Streamlining Review Processes, and Assisting Local Governments in Improving Pedestrian Safety Facilities." They also faced questions.
Liu Shih-fang stated before the meeting that any foreigner applying to come to Taiwan, in accordance with the "Immigration Act" or "Regulations Governing the Permission for People from the Mainland Area to Enter Taiwan," must abide by Taiwan's laws and regulations upon setting foot on its soil. Liu Shih-fang said that both the administrative appeal and the denial of re-entry by the Immigration Agency were handled according to regulations. She also called on everyone coming to Taiwan to engage in legal activities in accordance with Taiwan's laws and regulations. (Editor: Lin Jia-xian) 1150409