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Taiwan Issues Warning Over China's Push to Grant Local IDs and Citizenship to Taiwanese


Published on 2025-01-08 01:00:56 - MSN
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  • Taiwan fears China's issuance of local IDs to its citizens could undermine sovereignty and lead to forced integration.

The article discusses Taiwan's concerns over China's recent initiative to offer local identification cards and citizenship to Taiwanese residents. Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council has warned that accepting these offers could lead to legal repercussions under Taiwanese law, specifically the Act Governing Relations between the People of the Taiwan Area and the Mainland Area, which prohibits Taiwanese from holding Chinese household registration without permission. This move by China is seen as an attempt to integrate Taiwan more closely with the mainland, potentially undermining Taiwan's sovereignty. The Taiwanese government has advised its citizens to be cautious, highlighting that such actions by China could be part of a broader strategy to influence Taiwanese identity and allegiance. The article also notes the ongoing tensions between Taiwan and China, with Taiwan maintaining its stance on independence while China continues to assert its claim over the island.

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[ https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/taiwan-issues-warning-over-china-s-push-to-grant-local-ids-and-citizenship-to-taiwanese/ar-AA1x6JsU ]