Yu Ying-lung Calls Nationality Act Handling of Mainland Spouses' Political Rights 'Far-Fetched,' Cho Jung-tai: 'Our Approach is Correct'
Taiwan's Central Election Commission Chairman Yu Ying-lung deemed the Nationality Act's handling of mainland spouses' political participation rights inadequate, sparking debate. Premier Cho Jung-tai defended the government's stance, citing national security concerns related to Chinese citizens' obligations under Chinese laws.
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(Central News Agency reporter Wang Yang-yu, Taipei 28th) Central Election Commission Chairman Yu Ying-lung's remarks that handling mainland spouses' political participation rights under the Nationality Act is still far-fetched at this stage have sparked discussion. Premier Cho Jung-tai today stated, "Our approach is not wrong," and will continue.
Yu Ying-lung said on the 27th that regarding mainland spouses' political participation rights, former People First Party Legislator Li Chen-hsiu's case was by no means the last, and unless the constitution and laws are adequately addressed and amended, handling it under the Nationality Act at this stage remains far-fetched and highly controversial.
The Legislative Yuan continued its interpellation session today. In response to Yu Ying-lung's remarks, Cho Jung-tai said before meeting the press that the government should have clearer legal regulations for both existing cases and similar ongoing cases.
Cho Jung-tai explained that those with Chinese nationality must comply with China's constitution, national security law, intelligence law, and various other legal obligations, cooperating with the Chinese Communist Party's demands to collect intelligence on Taiwan, which is absolutely not permitted by Taiwan's laws.
Cho Jung-tai stated, "I believe our approach is not wrong, and we will continue with it." (Edited by Hsieh Chia-chen) 1150428
Yu Ying-lung said on the 27th that regarding mainland spouses' political participation rights, former People First Party Legislator Li Chen-hsiu's case was by no means the last, and unless the constitution and laws are adequately addressed and amended, handling it under the Nationality Act at this stage remains far-fetched and highly controversial.
The Legislative Yuan continued its interpellation session today. In response to Yu Ying-lung's remarks, Cho Jung-tai said before meeting the press that the government should have clearer legal regulations for both existing cases and similar ongoing cases.
Cho Jung-tai explained that those with Chinese nationality must comply with China's constitution, national security law, intelligence law, and various other legal obligations, cooperating with the Chinese Communist Party's demands to collect intelligence on Taiwan, which is absolutely not permitted by Taiwan's laws.
Cho Jung-tai stated, "I believe our approach is not wrong, and we will continue with it." (Edited by Hsieh Chia-chen) 1150428