Taiwan to Investigate Celebrities Posting Pro-Communist Party Posts, Potential Fine Imposed

According to reports, Taiwanese artists who post pro-Communist messages on the internet in mainland China may face fines. In addition, if Taiwanese artists obtain Chinese identity cards, their Taiwanese citizenship and household registration will be revoked.

On April 1, the English-language newspaper “Taiwan Times” published in Taiwan reported that several Taiwanese artists posted on Weibo, claiming Taiwan “must return” (to communist) China and shared content from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) official media. Sources revealed on March 30 that Taiwanese artists living in mainland China face fines if they violate regulations or cooperate with the CCP.

The Mainland Affairs Council has requested the Ministry of Culture to investigate these artists and conduct inquiries upon their return to Taiwan.

It’s reported that authorities will investigate and summon artists who support the CCP, damage the Republic of China, and repost content from CCP official media, as well as support CCP military exercises in Taiwan.

Last year, during the CCP’s “Joint Sword-2024B” military exercise, actress Ouyang Nana reposted content from CCP official media on social media, stating, “Taiwan has always been a part of China. There is only one China.”

Taiwanese singer Angela Zhang, a Canadian citizen, shared content from CCP official media, writing, “National reunification cannot be stopped;” Taiwanese actor Lin Ruiyang posted a photo of the exercise on social media, saying, “Defend national sovereignty, maintain national unity.”

The report mentioned that after Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi referred to Taiwan as the “Taiwan Province of China” last month, over a hundred Taiwanese artists echoed this statement and claimed that “Taiwan must return” (to communist) China.

An official who chose not to disclose their name stated that Taiwanese artists in mainland China often assist the CCP in propaganda efforts. The Taiwan Immigration Office and other agencies have received numerous complaints. The official mentioned, “The government will collect evidence in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act and summon the artists to explain. If they fail to appear in court, they may face direct fines.”

Taiwanese artists will be fined if they cooperate with the CCP in politics or military matters. The fine amounts range from NT$100,000 to NT$500,000 and can be imposed multiple times.

The Ministry of the Interior will also investigate whether Taiwanese artists have registered household registration in China. Officials stated, “If Taiwanese artists obtain Chinese identity cards, their Taiwanese citizenship and household registration will be revoked to prevent them from using their Taiwanese identity to assist the CCP in anti-Taiwan propaganda.”