Chinese Student Denied Admission to NTU After Losing Dependent Residency Status Upon Adulthood; MAC: No Exceptions Will Be Made
A Chinese student studying in Taiwan was denied admission to National Taiwan University despite passing the entrance exam, due to losing dependent residency status upon reaching adulthood. The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) stated that similar cases have occurred in the past, and no exceptions will be made.
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(Central News Agency reporter Liao Wen-chi, Taipei, 30th) A Chinese student studying in Taiwan as a dependent was denied admission to National Taiwan University despite passing the Stars Program entrance exam. The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) stated today that the issue with this individual case is the "loss of eligibility to temporarily reside in Taiwan as a minor child accompanying parents." There have been similar cases in the past, and no exceptions will be made for this individual.
TVBS reported that a Chinese student attending high school in Nantou County came to Taiwan with their business-operating parents since childhood, obtaining permits to study from elementary school through high school. They passed the National Taiwan University entrance exam through the "Stars Program Recommendation" channel but were denied admission due to not meeting eligibility requirements and could only leave the country.
The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) held its regular press conference today, chaired by Vice Chairman and Spokesperson Liang Wen-chieh.
Regarding this case, Liang Wen-chieh stated that the individual came to Taiwan as a minor child accompanying mainland parents who invested in Taiwan. Therefore, upon reaching adulthood at 18, they lost the qualification and right to temporarily reside in Taiwan with their parents.
Liang Wen-chieh said that after turning 18, the individual can still come to Taiwan under other pretexts, such as visiting relatives, or the Ministry of Education could consider issuing a student visa to Taiwan, or they could come as a trainee. "The current hurdle is that they lost the eligibility to temporarily reside in Taiwan as a minor child accompanying parents."
Liang Wen-chieh stated, "As for whether they can attend a university in Taiwan, that is the responsibility of the Ministry of Education."
He revealed that this matter has been coordinated for some time, and similar cases have been received over the past few years. However, a consistent approach has been maintained so far, because it was made clear when they were initially allowed to bring minor children to Taiwan that they must leave Taiwan upon reaching adulthood at 18.
Liang Wen-chieh emphasized, "If we make a special exception for one case, it would be unfair to other cases," and it must still be handled systematically.
The Ministry of Education earlier responded to the Central News Agency in writing, stating that this case falls under the category of "stay and residency permits," not a schooling qualification issue. The student attended high school as a dependent child of a father engaged in "investment and business management." According to regulations, upon reaching adulthood, the reason for residency is lost, and therefore, they cannot continue schooling in Taiwan. (Editor: Yang Sheng-ru) 1150430
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(Central News Agency reporter Liao Wen-chi, Taipei, 30th) A Chinese student studying in Taiwan as a dependent was denied admission to National Taiwan University despite passing the Stars Program entrance exam. The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) stated today that the issue with this individual case is the "loss of eligibility to temporarily reside in Taiwan as a minor child accompanying parents." There have been similar cases in the past, and no exceptions will be made for this individual.
TVBS reported that a Chinese student attending high school in Nantou County came to Taiwan with their business-operating parents since childhood, obtaining permits to study from elementary school through high school. They passed the National Taiwan University entrance exam through the "Stars Program Recommendation" channel but were denied admission due to not meeting eligibility requirements and could only leave the country.
The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) held its regular press conference today, chaired by Vice Chairman and Spokesperson Liang Wen-chieh.
Regarding this case, Liang Wen-chieh stated that the individual came to Taiwan as a minor child accompanying mainland parents who invested in Taiwan. Therefore, upon reaching adulthood at 18, they lost the qualification and right to temporarily reside in Taiwan with their parents.
Liang Wen-chieh said that after turning 18, the individual can still come to Taiwan under other pretexts, such as visiting relatives, or the Ministry of Education could consider issuing a student visa to Taiwan, or they could come as a trainee. "The current hurdle is that they lost the eligibility to temporarily reside in Taiwan as a minor child accompanying parents."
Liang Wen-chieh stated, "As for whether they can attend a university in Taiwan, that is the responsibility of the Ministry of Education."
He revealed that this matter has been coordinated for some time, and similar cases have been received over the past few years. However, a consistent approach has been maintained so far, because it was made clear when they were initially allowed to bring minor children to Taiwan that they must leave Taiwan upon reaching adulthood at 18.
Liang Wen-chieh emphasized, "If we make a special exception for one case, it would be unfair to other cases," and it must still be handled systematically.
The Ministry of Education earlier responded to the Central News Agency in writing, stating that this case falls under the category of "stay and residency permits," not a schooling qualification issue. The student attended high school as a dependent child of a father engaged in "investment and business management." According to regulations, upon reaching adulthood, the reason for residency is lost, and therefore, they cannot continue schooling in Taiwan. (Editor: Yang Sheng-ru) 1150430
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