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Saudi Gazette
5 days ago
- Politics
- Saudi Gazette
China slams Taiwan's DPP after opposition survives recall vote
BEIJING — China on Sunday criticized Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) for what it called 'political manipulation' after all 24 opposition Kuomintang (KMT) lawmakers targeted in a recall vote retained their seats, according to state-run Xinhua News Agency. In Saturday's vote, the KMT scored a sweeping victory, successfully defending all its contested seats and maintaining opposition control of Taiwan's legislature in alliance with the Taiwan People's Party (TPP). Reacting to the results, Chen Binhua, spokesman for China's State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, accused the DPP of pursuing 'Taiwan independence' and attempting to dominate the legislature by inciting political conflict. 'The DPP has repeatedly used tactics to silence dissenting voices, creating a climate of green terror, and fueling social division,' Chen said, describing the party's approach as 'fake democracy, real authoritarianism.' Among those who faced recall attempts were high-profile KMT lawmakers from Taipei and New Taipei, including Hung Meng-kai, who had won the highest number of votes in Taiwan's 2024 legislative election. Ann Kao, the suspended mayor of Hsinchu and former TPP member, also faced a recall challenge following her conviction in a corruption the DPP denies orchestrating the recall efforts, party leader and Taiwanese President William Lai Ching-te has openly backed efforts to unseat opposition lawmakers.A second round of recall votes is scheduled for August 23, as the DPP hopes to trigger by-elections that could help it reclaim a legislative votes come at a time when the DPP, having lost its legislative majority last year, faces mounting challenges in pushing forward its policy agenda. A successful recall would mandate a by-election within three months in the affected district. — Agencies
South China Morning Post
5 days ago
- Politics
- South China Morning Post
Mainland China says Taiwan's failed recall vote shows how ‘political manipulation' failed
Beijing has criticised Taiwan's failed recall vote as a 'political manipulation' that was 'completely contrary' to the will of the people. In Saturday's vote, all 24 lawmakers from the Beijing-friendly Kuomintang (KMT) survived the recall attempt backed by the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). Chen Binhua, a spokesman for mainland China's Taiwan Affairs Office, criticised the DPP for 'repeatedly provoking political strife' at the expense of Taiwanese people's well-being, state news agency Xinhua reported. Chen also said the DPP wanted a one-party monopoly and 'real authoritarianism', while resorting to every means of suppressing political dissent and trying to create a 'green terror' – a reference to the colour favoured by independence-leaning parties. 'The voting results show that the political manipulation of the DPP is completely contrary to the people's will on the island and is unpopular,' he added. Beijing regards Taiwan as an integral part of China and has never renounced the use of force to bring it under its control. The Chinese mainland has intensified its political, economic and military pressure on Taiwan since the DPP's William Lai Ching-te – whom Beijing regards as a separatist – was elected as the island's leader last year.
South China Morning Post
16-07-2025
- 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.
