A Chinese woman, Liu Zhenya, has been deported from Taiwan back to China after she posted online praise for Beijing’s ambitions to conquer the self-governing island democracy by force. The move comes as part of a harder line against those who maintain Taiwanese passports or permanent residency while also cheering China’s plans.
Liu, a full-time influencer, was charged with violating rules governing Chinese living in Taiwan who are considered a threat to national stability. She denied the charges, stating that she was leaving due to respect for Taiwanese law and her lawyers’ advice. Liu is married to a Taiwanese man and has three children, but under new regulations, she will have to wait five years to reapply for a residency permit.
The deportation marks the latest move by Taiwan’s administration to crack down on Chinese nationals who express support for Beijing’s plans to bring the island under control. The move also reflects a shift towards stricter policies against those who maintain ties with China while living in Taiwan.
Taiwan has been bolstering its defenses, including high-tech weapon systems from the US and locally developed munitions, as the situation with China continues to escalate. A conflict could draw in the US, which is required under American law to respond to Chinese actions against the island. Around 400,000 Chinese women have moved to Taiwan, making up the bulk of foreign wives who also include Filipinas, Indonesians and Vietnamese.
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