Three mainland Chinese spouses had their residency permits revoked for advocating for reunification by force, sparking public attention on whether there are other similar cases. Taiwan’s Ministry of the Interior revealed that around 30 individuals who frequently travel between Taiwan and China have exceeded the normal living conditions in Taiwan, with some having their household registrations canceled accordingly. In addition, there are currently 19 Taiwanese nationals whose household registrations have been terminated due to holding Chinese identity cards.
Following a press conference held by the Ministry of the Interior today after a meeting on departmental affairs, Chen Yongzhi, Director of the Household Registration Office of the Ministry of the Interior, addressed the verification of Chinese identity cards. He stated that after verification by the National Immigration Agency, a total of 19 cases have been reported to the household registration offices for registration revocation.
Moreover, apart from the case of the three mainland Chinese spouses, including Liu Zhenya, who had their residency permits revoked for advocating for reunification by force, the question remains whether there are additional similar instances. Minister of the Interior, Liou Shi-fang, mentioned that based on available information, there are approximately 30 individuals who excessively travel between Taiwan and China, leading to some having their household registrations canceled according to regulations, with further investigations ongoing for others.
For former mainland Chinese residents who have settled in Taiwan and need to provide proof of renouncing their original citizenship, Lin Hong-en, Acting Director-General of the National Immigration Agency, stated that the Mainland Affairs Council announced yesterday that there are 6 alternative scenarios for submitting proof of citizenship renunciation and 3 extended methods. Starting from April 21, all service stations of the National Immigration Agency in various counties and cities will simultaneously accept applications.
In addition to the option of visiting service stations directly to fill out forms, the National Immigration Agency will also publish relevant information and operational guidelines on its official website tonight. This will enable the public to download application forms, complete them, and then either deliver them in person to service stations, send them by mail, or submit them via email. Immigration officers will review the submissions to determine if they meet the required conditions.
Lin Hong-en mentioned that in response to recent petitions received by the National Immigration Agency, each case is being carefully reviewed to ensure compliance with regulations. If requirements are met, the agency will proactively notify the individuals to provide additional explanations or furnish supporting documents.
Regarding individuals who claim to have already made arrangements, whether through the Straits Exchange Foundation or the National Immigration Agency, records should be retrievable. Those who hold such claims are encouraged to come forward for assistance, as the agency will assist in accessing relevant files. Apart from the nine aforementioned conditions, the National Immigration Agency will continue to consolidate special cases and review alternative measures. Among the 12,000 individuals under scrutiny, around 5,000 are deemed eligible for the certification or extension of relaxation measures.