Is the Nationality Act's Handling of Mainland Spouses' Political Participation Forced? Liu Shih-fang: No Doubt
Taiwan's Minister of Interior, Liu Shih-fang, affirmed that there is no doubt regarding the application of the Nationality Act to mainland spouses holding public office, despite National Election Commission Chairperson You Ying-lung's remarks about it being forced. She emphasized that Article 20 of the Nationality Act is clear and requires renunciation of foreign nationality before assuming public office.
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(Central News Agency reporter Wu Rui-chi, Taoyuan, 28th) National Election Commission Chairperson You Ying-lung stated on the 27th that it is still forced to handle the political participation rights of mainland spouses using the Nationality Act at this stage. Minister of Interior Liu Shih-fang said today that "the Nationality Act is very clearly marked," and Li Chen-hsiu's case was also handled according to the same standard, "with absolutely no doubt."
You Ying-lung stated on the 27th that regarding the political participation rights of mainland spouses, former Taiwan People's Party legislator Li Chen-hsiu was by no means the last case. Unless the constitution and laws are properly addressed and amended, handling it with the Nationality Act at this stage is still forced and highly controversial.
Liu Shih-fang accepted a media interview today morning after attending the groundbreaking ceremony for the Bailu Anju Social Housing new construction project, stating that the Ministry of Interior's stance has been consistent from beginning to end, "Article 20 of the Nationality Act is very clearly marked." All persons with foreign nationalities must submit a statement of renunciation of nationality one day before they are elected to public office. There have been precedents in the past in the Legislative Yuan, such as former legislators Li Ching-an and Li Ming-hsing.
Liu Shih-fang pointed out that Article 20 of the Nationality Act is very clearly marked, and Li Chen-hsiu's case also followed the same standard. Li Chen-hsiu's original nationality was the People's Republic of China. If she did not renounce her People's Republic of China nationality, according to the National Security Law or National Intelligence Law of the People's Republic of China, there would be a conflict of loyalty obligations, "so the Nationality Act's marking is very clear."
She said that after Li Chen-hsiu left the Legislative Yuan, the Ministry of Interior also sent a letter last week to the National Election Commission and the Secretary-General of the Legislative Yuan, Chou Wan-lai, hoping to cancel Li Chen-hsiu's eligibility as a legislator. "There is absolutely no doubt about handling it according to the relevant provisions of the Nationality Act." (Editor: Huang Ming-hsi) 1150428
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(Central News Agency reporter Wu Rui-chi, Taoyuan, 28th) National Election Commission Chairperson You Ying-lung stated on the 27th that it is still forced to handle the political participation rights of mainland spouses using the Nationality Act at this stage. Minister of Interior Liu Shih-fang said today that "the Nationality Act is very clearly marked," and Li Chen-hsiu's case was also handled according to the same standard, "with absolutely no doubt."
You Ying-lung stated on the 27th that regarding the political participation rights of mainland spouses, former Taiwan People's Party legislator Li Chen-hsiu was by no means the last case. Unless the constitution and laws are properly addressed and amended, handling it with the Nationality Act at this stage is still forced and highly controversial.
Liu Shih-fang accepted a media interview today morning after attending the groundbreaking ceremony for the Bailu Anju Social Housing new construction project, stating that the Ministry of Interior's stance has been consistent from beginning to end, "Article 20 of the Nationality Act is very clearly marked." All persons with foreign nationalities must submit a statement of renunciation of nationality one day before they are elected to public office. There have been precedents in the past in the Legislative Yuan, such as former legislators Li Ching-an and Li Ming-hsing.
Liu Shih-fang pointed out that Article 20 of the Nationality Act is very clearly marked, and Li Chen-hsiu's case also followed the same standard. Li Chen-hsiu's original nationality was the People's Republic of China. If she did not renounce her People's Republic of China nationality, according to the National Security Law or National Intelligence Law of the People's Republic of China, there would be a conflict of loyalty obligations, "so the Nationality Act's marking is very clear."
She said that after Li Chen-hsiu left the Legislative Yuan, the Ministry of Interior also sent a letter last week to the National Election Commission and the Secretary-General of the Legislative Yuan, Chou Wan-lai, hoping to cancel Li Chen-hsiu's eligibility as a legislator. "There is absolutely no doubt about handling it according to the relevant provisions of the Nationality Act." (Editor: Huang Ming-hsi) 1150428
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