Taiwanese Enterprise Dismisses Liu Shih-fang's Relative; MAC: Severely Harms Cross-Strait Relations
A Chinese-based Taiwanese company, Rongtan Technology, announced the dismissal of a relative of Taiwan's Interior Minister Liu Shih-fang. Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) condemned China's actions as severely damaging cross-strait relations and Taiwanese business operations, urging Taiwanese companies to reconsider investments in China.
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(CNA reporters Chang Shu-ling, Lee Ya-wen, Beijing-Taipei, 6th) Xinhua News Agency reported that China's Taiwanese enterprise, Rongtan Technology Co., Ltd., issued a statement on the 5th, indicating that as of April 7, it had dismissed Yen Wen-chun, a relative of Interior Minister Liu Shih-fang, from all positions at Taiwan Rongtan Technology and its mainland subsidiaries. The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) responded this evening, stating that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is pressuring Taiwanese businesses to make political declarations, creating a chilling effect. The MAC condemned these repeated actions, which show a complete disregard for civilized norms and severely harm the normal investment and operation of Taiwanese businesses and cross-strait relations.
Regarding the report, Liu Shih-fang has not yet responded. According to the report, Jiangxi Shanggao Rongtan Technology Co., Ltd. issued the aforementioned statement on the 5th, indicating that Yen Wen-chun had been dismissed from all positions at Taiwan Rongtan Technology Co., Ltd. and Shanggao Rongtan Technology Co., Ltd. and other mainland subsidiaries, effective April 7.
The statement claimed that the company deeply believes that "the stable and peaceful development of cross-strait relations is the foundation for corporate growth," and that maintaining good interactions across the Taiwan Strait is a continuous mission and goal for the company. It strictly requires all employees to "abide by laws and regulations, avoid any political behavior that undermines cross-strait peace and stability," and ensure that corporate funds are used solely for pure industrial research and commercial development. It "strictly prohibits any resources, directly or indirectly, from supporting Taiwan independence or individuals or organizations with specific political stances that violate the 'One China' principle."
The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) responded this evening via a press release, stating that the CCP is using "cross-border suppression" tactics to intensify the manipulation of "Taiwan independence financier" lists, forcing Taiwanese businesses to make political declarations and thereby creating a chilling effect. The MAC emphasized that the CCP's repeated actions, which lack any civilized bottom line, severely harm the normal investment and operation of Taiwanese businesses and cross-strait relations, and it strongly condemned this.
The MAC stated that over the past 35 years, Taiwanese businesses have made significant contributions to China's economic development and social employment, and their investments and operations in China should be legally protected. The CCP, to achieve specific political goals, has successively established "Taiwan independence financier" lists, accused Taiwanese businesses of "eating the pot and smashing the wok," and in 2024, formulated "22 articles for punishing independence," using various irrational and malicious means to intimidate and threaten Taiwanese businesses into political declarations.
The MAC reminded Taiwanese businesses to exercise extreme caution before investing in mainland China to avoid personal and property safety being jeopardized by intimidation. The MAC stressed that the CCP claims "mainland China is the best choice for the vast majority of Taiwanese businesses and compatriots to invest and start businesses," but in reality, political and economic risks are continuously rising. As long as one is deemed not to support the political stance of cross-strait unification or to support "Taiwan independence," the CCP can initiate investigations and cross-border suppression.
The MAC sternly warned the other side that when political interference in normal economic and trade activities becomes a norm, it will force Taiwanese businesses towards economic decoupling, which is unhelpful for economic development. The actions of the mainland side are self-defeating, and their malicious behavior will only instill fear in Taiwanese businesses and the people, ultimately harming their own interests. "We call on the CCP authorities to rein in their actions. Frequent harm to the positive development of cross-strait exchanges will only lead to a continuous regression in cross-strait exchanges and further widen the psychological distance between the two sides."
On February 27 this year, pro-communist media in Hong Kong, Wen Wei Po and Ta Kung Pao, reported under the title "Taiwan Independence Stubborn Element Liu Shih-fang: Only Allows Relatives to 'Earn Red Money' But Forbids People from Engaging in Exchanges," alleging that Liu Shih-fang's nephew, Yen Wen-chun, held senior positions in three companies in mainland China, received high salaries, and that Liu Shih-fang received political donations from Yen Wen-chun. The Ministry of Interior responded that day, stating that the CCP was attempting to use political means to pressure Taiwanese administrative officials and compel the public service system to retreat, creating a chilling effect, but the government would not be swayed by any political intimidation and would continue to administer according to law.
China's Taiwan Affairs Office (TAO) spokesperson Chen Binhua stated in a written form this evening that it will absolutely not allow "stubborn Taiwan independence elements" and their relatives to invest and do business for profit in the mainland, and will absolutely not allow "those who support Taiwan independence and undermine cross-strait relations" to make money in the mainland while supporting Taiwan independence secessionist activities. (Edited by Chiu Kuo-chiang) 1150506
(CNA reporters Chang Shu-ling, Lee Ya-wen, Beijing-Taipei, 6th) Xinhua News Agency reported that China's Taiwanese enterprise, Rongtan Technology Co., Ltd., issued a statement on the 5th, indicating that as of April 7, it had dismissed Yen Wen-chun, a relative of Interior Minister Liu Shih-fang, from all positions at Taiwan Rongtan Technology and its mainland subsidiaries. The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) responded this evening, stating that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is pressuring Taiwanese businesses to make political declarations, creating a chilling effect. The MAC condemned these repeated actions, which show a complete disregard for civilized norms and severely harm the normal investment and operation of Taiwanese businesses and cross-strait relations.
Regarding the report, Liu Shih-fang has not yet responded. According to the report, Jiangxi Shanggao Rongtan Technology Co., Ltd. issued the aforementioned statement on the 5th, indicating that Yen Wen-chun had been dismissed from all positions at Taiwan Rongtan Technology Co., Ltd. and Shanggao Rongtan Technology Co., Ltd. and other mainland subsidiaries, effective April 7.
The statement claimed that the company deeply believes that "the stable and peaceful development of cross-strait relations is the foundation for corporate growth," and that maintaining good interactions across the Taiwan Strait is a continuous mission and goal for the company. It strictly requires all employees to "abide by laws and regulations, avoid any political behavior that undermines cross-strait peace and stability," and ensure that corporate funds are used solely for pure industrial research and commercial development. It "strictly prohibits any resources, directly or indirectly, from supporting Taiwan independence or individuals or organizations with specific political stances that violate the 'One China' principle."
The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) responded this evening via a press release, stating that the CCP is using "cross-border suppression" tactics to intensify the manipulation of "Taiwan independence financier" lists, forcing Taiwanese businesses to make political declarations and thereby creating a chilling effect. The MAC emphasized that the CCP's repeated actions, which lack any civilized bottom line, severely harm the normal investment and operation of Taiwanese businesses and cross-strait relations, and it strongly condemned this.
The MAC stated that over the past 35 years, Taiwanese businesses have made significant contributions to China's economic development and social employment, and their investments and operations in China should be legally protected. The CCP, to achieve specific political goals, has successively established "Taiwan independence financier" lists, accused Taiwanese businesses of "eating the pot and smashing the wok," and in 2024, formulated "22 articles for punishing independence," using various irrational and malicious means to intimidate and threaten Taiwanese businesses into political declarations.
The MAC reminded Taiwanese businesses to exercise extreme caution before investing in mainland China to avoid personal and property safety being jeopardized by intimidation. The MAC stressed that the CCP claims "mainland China is the best choice for the vast majority of Taiwanese businesses and compatriots to invest and start businesses," but in reality, political and economic risks are continuously rising. As long as one is deemed not to support the political stance of cross-strait unification or to support "Taiwan independence," the CCP can initiate investigations and cross-border suppression.
The MAC sternly warned the other side that when political interference in normal economic and trade activities becomes a norm, it will force Taiwanese businesses towards economic decoupling, which is unhelpful for economic development. The actions of the mainland side are self-defeating, and their malicious behavior will only instill fear in Taiwanese businesses and the people, ultimately harming their own interests. "We call on the CCP authorities to rein in their actions. Frequent harm to the positive development of cross-strait exchanges will only lead to a continuous regression in cross-strait exchanges and further widen the psychological distance between the two sides."
On February 27 this year, pro-communist media in Hong Kong, Wen Wei Po and Ta Kung Pao, reported under the title "Taiwan Independence Stubborn Element Liu Shih-fang: Only Allows Relatives to 'Earn Red Money' But Forbids People from Engaging in Exchanges," alleging that Liu Shih-fang's nephew, Yen Wen-chun, held senior positions in three companies in mainland China, received high salaries, and that Liu Shih-fang received political donations from Yen Wen-chun. The Ministry of Interior responded that day, stating that the CCP was attempting to use political means to pressure Taiwanese administrative officials and compel the public service system to retreat, creating a chilling effect, but the government would not be swayed by any political intimidation and would continue to administer according to law.
China's Taiwan Affairs Office (TAO) spokesperson Chen Binhua stated in a written form this evening that it will absolutely not allow "stubborn Taiwan independence elements" and their relatives to invest and do business for profit in the mainland, and will absolutely not allow "those who support Taiwan independence and undermine cross-strait relations" to make money in the mainland while supporting Taiwan independence secessionist activities. (Edited by Chiu Kuo-chiang) 1150506