Mainland Rejects Interrogation of Taiwanese Civil Servants; MAC: Better to Restrain National Security Than Quibble
Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) revealed that two Taiwanese civil servants were interrogated by local national security personnel during a trip to mainland China, which China's Taiwan Affairs Office dismissed as "spreading rumors and slandering the mainland." The MAC responded that the civil servants' reports were clear and urged the Taiwan Affairs Office to restrain its national security units and stop harassing Taiwanese travelers.
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Central News Agency (CNA) Taipei, May 13 (Reporter Li Ya-wen) The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) recently revealed that two Taiwanese civil servants traveling to mainland China were unexpectedly interrogated by local national security personnel. China's Taiwan Affairs Office today claimed this was "spreading rumors and slandering the mainland"; the MAC responded tonight, stating that instead of quibbling and denying, it would be better to properly restrain their national security units.
The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) responded on the evening of May 13 that the evidence reported by civil servants regarding their interrogation in mainland China is clear. Instead of quibbling, denying facts, and slandering, China's Taiwan Affairs Office should properly restrain its national security units and stop interrogating and harassing Taiwanese travelers.
Regarding the interrogation of Taiwanese civil servants traveling to mainland China by local national security personnel, Zhang Han, spokesperson for China's Taiwan Affairs Office, said at a regular press conference this morning that they consistently encourage and support cross-strait exchanges, including tourism. As long as one does not engage in illegal or criminal activities, there is no need to worry about traveling to mainland China.
Zhang Han alleged that the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) was "maliciously hyping up and slandering the mainland," attempting to create a "chilling effect" with the aim of obstructing and undermining cross-strait exchanges and cooperation, and escalating cross-strait confrontation.
Liang Wen-chieh, Deputy Minister and Spokesperson of the MAC, stated at a regular press conference on May 7 that in April, they received reports that two civil servants traveling to mainland China were interrogated by local national security personnel late at night at their hotel. They were asked for personal information and had their mobile phones checked, with the interrogation lasting 2 to 4 hours.
He said that these two civil servants were section chiefs from the National Immigration Agency and the Customs Administration, respectively. They reported the incident after returning, so the government is aware of these situations. From this case, it can be seen that the Chinese Communist Party had already obtained relevant information about these civil servants' travel to mainland China beforehand, even knowing their travel itinerary and hotel. He advised civil servants "not to go (to mainland China) unless necessary." (Edited by: Chiu Kuo-chiang) 1150513
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The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) responded on the evening of May 13 that the evidence reported by civil servants regarding their interrogation in mainland China is clear. Instead of quibbling, denying facts, and slandering, China's Taiwan Affairs Office should properly restrain its national security units and stop interrogating and harassing Taiwanese travelers.
Regarding the interrogation of Taiwanese civil servants traveling to mainland China by local national security personnel, Zhang Han, spokesperson for China's Taiwan Affairs Office, said at a regular press conference this morning that they consistently encourage and support cross-strait exchanges, including tourism. As long as one does not engage in illegal or criminal activities, there is no need to worry about traveling to mainland China.
Zhang Han alleged that the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) was "maliciously hyping up and slandering the mainland," attempting to create a "chilling effect" with the aim of obstructing and undermining cross-strait exchanges and cooperation, and escalating cross-strait confrontation.
Liang Wen-chieh, Deputy Minister and Spokesperson of the MAC, stated at a regular press conference on May 7 that in April, they received reports that two civil servants traveling to mainland China were interrogated by local national security personnel late at night at their hotel. They were asked for personal information and had their mobile phones checked, with the interrogation lasting 2 to 4 hours.
He said that these two civil servants were section chiefs from the National Immigration Agency and the Customs Administration, respectively. They reported the incident after returning, so the government is aware of these situations. From this case, it can be seen that the Chinese Communist Party had already obtained relevant information about these civil servants' travel to mainland China beforehand, even knowing their travel itinerary and hotel. He advised civil servants "not to go (to mainland China) unless necessary." (Edited by: Chiu Kuo-chiang) 1150513
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