Taiwan\u2019s Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) has sharply criticized China\u2019s release of a new guideline aimed at \u201cPunishing Stubborn Taiwan Independence Elements,\u201d which was announced on Wednesday. The MAC, as reported by Liberty Times, condemned the move, asserting that it undermines the prospects for constructive cross-strait relations.<\/p>\n
The newly issued Chinese guidelines include a list of ten individuals previously blacklisted, among them prominent Taiwanese figures such as Su Tseng-chang and Joseph Wu. This follows China\u2019s June document outlining legal measures for dealing with supporters of Taiwan\u2019s independence. Notably, the earlier document proposed severe penalties, including the death sentence for those convicted of \u201csplitting the country,\u201d with life imprisonment or fixed-term sentences exceeding ten years for others.<\/p>\n
MAC Minister Chiu Chui-cheng responded to the development, emphasizing that China\u2019s actions reflect a continuation of its legal warfare against Taiwan, a strategy that has been in place since the enactment of the Anti-Secession Law in 2005. Chiu argued that Beijing\u2019s attempts to assert jurisdiction over Taiwanese citizens are illegitimate and reiterated Taiwan\u2019s position of sovereignty.<\/p>\n
The MAC\u2019s rebuke highlights ongoing tensions between Taiwan and China, as Taipei criticizes Beijing\u2019s approach to cross-strait issues and calls for policies that promote positive and constructive interactions. The latest guidelines from China are seen by many as a further escalation in the complex and contentious relationship between the two sides.<\/p>\n
This response underscores the enduring friction in cross-strait relations and the broader geopolitical implications of Beijing\u2019s stance towards Taiwan\u2019s autonomy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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