Taiwan Condemns China's New Reporting Section as a Blatant Interference

Taipei Accuses Beijing of Meddling in Internal Affairs and Targeting Individuals

Taipei, March 27 – The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) of Taiwan has issued a strong rebuke of China's newly established online reporting section, designed to target advocates of "Taiwan independence" and their alleged accomplices. The MAC labeled the move as "a full-scale interference in Taiwan's internal affairs."

According to MAC Deputy Head and Spokesperson Liang Wen-chieh (梁文傑), the establishment of the reporting section, coupled with the subsequent public naming of individuals, indicates China's intention to "interfere in Taiwan's politics" and "in its judiciary." Liang further emphasized that this action underscores the necessity for Taiwan to maintain vigilance across all sectors.

The criticism follows the announcement by China's Taiwan Affairs Office (TAO), the MAC's counterpart, of the new reporting section on its official website. The section allows individuals to report alleged "vile acts" committed by those advocating for "Taiwan independence" and those accused of persecuting Taiwanese citizens.

The Xinhua News Agency, a state-run Chinese news outlet, reported that TAO Spokesperson Chen Binhua (陳斌華) identified certain organizations, government officials, and online influencers as enforcers of "Taiwan independence," accusing them of "abetting wrongdoing and facilitating aggression."

The TAO later revealed that by 5:00 p.m., it had received 323 emails reporting individuals for various alleged "vile acts," including threats to disband pro-unification groups and infringing upon the rights of Chinese spouses in Taiwan. The reported individuals include Interior Minister Liu Shyh-fang (劉世芳), Prosecutor Lin Ta (林達) of the Taipei District Prosecutors Office, and Youtubers Pa Chiung (八炯) and Chen Po-yuan (陳柏源).

Liang Wen-chieh (梁文傑) suggested a potential "connection" between the individuals reported and the listed "vile acts." For example, he noted that Prosecutor Lin's inclusion might be linked to his handling of national security cases, which could be interpreted as "deliberately detaining individuals who support the peaceful development of cross-strait relations." As for Liu, the report may stem from the Ministry of the Interior's announcement to formally request the dissolution of the Chinese Unification Promotion Party. Pa Chiung (八炯) and Chen Po-yuan (陳柏源) are connected to accusations of "infringing on the legitimate rights of Chinese spouses," stemming from their advocacy for the deportation of Chinese spouses due to pro-"military unification" remarks.

Liang explained that the TAO's goal is to portray "the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) as a protective shield for pro-unification forces on the island [referring to Taiwan]." He also pointed out that prior to the launch of the reporting section, the CCP had already intimidated figures such as Fu Cha (富察), the founder of Taiwan-based Gūsa Publishing, who was recently sentenced to three years in prison in China on charges of inciting secession, following his arrest in Shanghai.

Liang further highlighted that this action aligns with remarks made by Wang Huning (王滬寧), chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, during a work conference on Taiwan affairs in late February. At that time, Wang stated that Chinese authorities must "firmly support pro-unification forces on the island," according to Liang.