Fu Cha Reportedly to Be Released in May, Mainland Affairs Council: Government Has Grasp of Progress
Fu Cha (Li Yanhe), editor-in-chief of Echo Publishing, who was imprisoned in China for 'inciting secession,' is reportedly set for release in May. The Mainland Affairs Council stated that the government is aware of the situation and providing necessary assistance to his family, with suggestions that he might not be able to return to Taiwan immediately due to an additional sentence.
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(Central News Agency reporter Lu Chia-jung, Taipei, May 10th) Fu Cha (Li Yanhe), editor-in-chief of Echo Publishing, has been detained in China for three years. Media reports indicate he will be released in May. The Mainland Affairs Council today stated that the government has a grasp of the relevant progress in the case and provides necessary assistance to the family.
After being apprehended by Shanghai state security authorities on March 21, 2023, Fu Cha was sentenced to three years in prison and deprived of political rights for one year on charges of 'inciting secession.' As his sentence approaches its completion this year, there is external concern about when he will be released.
Today, the Liberty Times reported that Fu Cha will be released in May, but due to an additional year of auxiliary punishment, he may not be able to return to Taiwan immediately.
In a written response, the Mainland Affairs Council stated that the government has a grasp of the relevant progress in the case and provides necessary assistance to the family. Specific details will not be explained, respecting the family's wishes.
In March this year, Chen Binhua, spokesperson for China's Taiwan Affairs Office, claimed that relevant authorities would handle matters concerning Fu Cha's sentence in accordance with the law.
During China's 'two sessions' earlier this year, the Fu Cha case was mentioned in the 'two high' reports, stating that 'Li Yanhe, who incited secession and undermined national unity, was convicted and sentenced according to law.' (Editor: Chiu Kuo-chiang) 1150510
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(Central News Agency reporter Lu Chia-jung, Taipei, May 10th) Fu Cha (Li Yanhe), editor-in-chief of Echo Publishing, has been detained in China for three years. Media reports indicate he will be released in May. The Mainland Affairs Council today stated that the government has a grasp of the relevant progress in the case and provides necessary assistance to the family.
After being apprehended by Shanghai state security authorities on March 21, 2023, Fu Cha was sentenced to three years in prison and deprived of political rights for one year on charges of 'inciting secession.' As his sentence approaches its completion this year, there is external concern about when he will be released.
Today, the Liberty Times reported that Fu Cha will be released in May, but due to an additional year of auxiliary punishment, he may not be able to return to Taiwan immediately.
In a written response, the Mainland Affairs Council stated that the government has a grasp of the relevant progress in the case and provides necessary assistance to the family. Specific details will not be explained, respecting the family's wishes.
In March this year, Chen Binhua, spokesperson for China's Taiwan Affairs Office, claimed that relevant authorities would handle matters concerning Fu Cha's sentence in accordance with the law.
During China's 'two sessions' earlier this year, the Fu Cha case was mentioned in the 'two high' reports, stating that 'Li Yanhe, who incited secession and undermined national unity, was convicted and sentenced according to law.' (Editor: Chiu Kuo-chiang) 1150510
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