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South China Morning Post
7 days ago
- Politics
- South China Morning Post
Beijing vows punishment over Taiwan's tightened residency rules for mainland spouses
Beijing has pledged to punish those who enforce Taiwan's residency restrictions for mainland Chinese spouses , with Communist Party mouthpiece People's Daily slamming Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te's recent remarks about 'removing impurities' on the island. On Wednesday, Chen Binhua, a spokesman for Beijing's Taiwan Affairs Office, described the island's tightened residency rules as 'a typical case of illegal abuse of power' and accused Taiwanese authorities of 'discriminatory treatment and deliberate suppression that expose the nature of separatists'. Chen said Taiwanese authorities were 'deliberately targeting mainland spouses who have lived and settled in Taiwan for many years – some for over two decades' by demanding that they submit documents showing they had abandoned their mainland residency. 'For the 'Taiwan independence' enforcers and accomplices who persecute mainland spouses, we will show no leniency, pursue accountability in accordance with the law, and punish them severely without exception,' he said. Under Lai, Taipei has tightened enforcement of residency rules for mainland-born spouses in an effort to cleanse what the island's leader has called 'infiltration' of Taiwanese society by mainland China. In April, Taiwan's National Immigration Agency announced that mainland spouses who had obtained identity cards before 2004 must submit a certificate showing they had abandoned their mainland residency. They were given a deadline of June 30 to submit the documentation. Those who do not comply may have their Taiwan residence permits and household registration revoked.
Yomiuri Shimbun
09-07-2025
- Business
- Yomiuri Shimbun
China Imposes Export Ban on Companies Tied to Taiwan's Military
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — China imposed export controls Wednesday on eight enterprises tied to Taiwan's military as the self-ruled island started annual military exercises. China's Commerce Ministry added eight Taiwan-based organizations including aerospace and shipbuilding companies to an export control list, citing national and regional security concerns. The banned companies include defense supplier Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation (AIDC), drone maker Jingwei Aerospace Technology Co., and CSBC Corporation, Taiwan's largest shipbuilding company. The new rules, effective immediately, prohibit the export to the listed enterprises of 'dual-use items,' which can be used for both civilian and military purposes. The ban comes as Taiwan begins its annual Han Kuang military drills, which will simulate defenses against a possible invasion by China. The drills are set to be the largest and longest so far, lasting about 10 days, twice as long as last year's exercises. China regards self-ruled Taiwan as its own territory, to be annexed by force if necessary. Beijing has branded Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te as a separatist and refuses to speak to him. A spokesperson for Beijing's Taiwan Affairs Office said the export controls were necessary to defend China's sovereignty and territorial integrity. 'It is also a solemn warning to the 'Taiwan independence' separatist forces,' said spokesperson Chen Binhua. ''Taiwan independence' is an evil path. Enterprises, organizations and individuals who are willing to be the henchmen of the 'Taiwan independence' separatist forces participate in splitting the country, and incite splitting the country will be severely punished according to law.' The United States, like most countries, doesn't recognize Taiwan as a country, but is bound by its own laws to provide it with the means to defend itself.
The Hindu
06-07-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Taiwan says China opening flight path raises regional unease
Taipei condemned on Sunday (July 6, 2025) China's move to open a sensitive aviation route that runs through the Taiwan Strait, warning the change could increase tensions between the two sides and "regional unease". Taiwan's top China policy body criticised Beijing after its civil aviation authority opened another west-to-east connecting route above the sensitive waterway. China has shown "complete disregard for the consensus of both sides and Taiwan's public opinion, using unilateral actions to change the status quo and increase cross-strait and regional unease", Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council said. Beijing adjusted the M503 north-to-south route through the Taiwan Strait in January 2024 and opened two west-to-east connecting flight paths months later. The newly-activated west-to-east route is intended to "alleviate the pressure caused by the increase of flights", China's Taiwan Affairs Office spokesman Chen Binhua said Sunday (July 6, 2025), quoted by state news agency Xinhua. But Taipei's Mainland Affairs Council denied there had been an increase in air traffic. It said China had "unilaterally violated the consensus" three times by launching the routes without consulting Taiwan and urged Beijing to engage in negotiations. "The current cross-strait and Asia-Pacific situation is complex, the Mainland's unilateral actions will escalate regional tensions, which no party wishes to see," the Council said. Beijing insists democratic Taiwan is part of its territory and has never renounced the use of force to bring the self-ruled island under its control. Beijing regularly deploys fighter jets, warships and coast guard ships near Taiwan, and has held several major military exercises around the island in recent years.
Saba Yemen
06-07-2025
- Politics
- Saba Yemen
China Opens New Civil Aviation Route Near Taiwan Strait Median Line
Beijing - Saba: China announced on Sunday the opening of a third extension to the "M503" flight route near the Taiwan Strait's median line, prompting a protest from Taipei, which called it a "unilateral attempt to change the status quo." The new route, "W121," extends from mainland China toward Taiwan, just ahead of Taiwan's annual "Han Kuang" military drills simulating a possible Chinese attack. This move follows last year's openings of routes "W122" and "W123." Beijing claims the new path aims to improve air safety and reduce delays, while Taiwan insists that any changes should be coordinated in advance. Chen Binhua, spokesperson for China's Taiwan Affairs Office, said the move is meant to "ease air traffic pressure, ensure flight safety, reduce delays, and benefit people on both sides of the strait," according to the Global Times. Taiwan, however, accuses China of destabilizing the region and argues that passenger traffic has yet to return to pre-COVID levels, undermining Beijing's justification. Taiwan has governed itself independently since 1949, but Beijing views the island as a breakaway province and opposes any official foreign ties with Taipei, asserting that the island is part of its territory. Whatsapp Telegram Email Print
The Sun
06-07-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Taiwan says China opening flight path raises regional unease
TAIPEI: Taipei condemned Sunday China's move to open a sensitive aviation route that runs through the Taiwan Strait, warning the change could increase tensions between the two sides and 'regional unease'. Taiwan's top China policy body criticised Beijing after its civil aviation authority opened another west-to-east connecting route above the sensitive waterway. China has shown 'complete disregard for the consensus of both sides and Taiwan's public opinion, using unilateral actions to change the status quo and increase cross-strait and regional unease', Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council said. Beijing adjusted the M503 north-to-south route through the Taiwan Strait in January 2024 and opened two west-to-east connecting flight paths months later. The newly-activated west-to-east route is intended to 'alleviate the pressure caused by the increase of flights', China's Taiwan Affairs Office spokesman Chen Binhua said Sunday, quoted by state news agency Xinhua. But Taipei's Mainland Affairs Council denied there had been an increase in air traffic. It said China had 'unilaterally violated the consensus' three times by launching the routes without consulting Taiwan and urged Beijing to engage in negotiations. 'The current cross-strait and Asia-Pacific situation is complex, the Mainland's unilateral actions will escalate regional tensions, which no party wishes to see,' the Council said. Beijing insists democratic Taiwan is part of its territory and has never renounced the use of force to bring the self-ruled island under its control. Beijing regularly deploys fighter jets, warships and coast guard ships near Taiwan, and has held several major military exercises around the island in recent years. – AFP
