Chinese Traveler Filmed Restricted Areas at Taoyuan Airport; Immigration Agency Flags Departure Record

A Chinese traveler's vlog has sparked controversy after featuring footage from restricted areas of Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. The traveler, identified by the online handle "天上白羊" (Tian Shang Bai Yang), uploaded a video on bilibili titled "First time going to China Taiwan, I almost broke down at Taoyuan Airport." The video repeatedly referred to Taiwan as "China Taiwan" and used a Chinese flag emoji to obscure a Republic of China flag visible from the tarmac.

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The traveler's behavior of filming without authorization in the airport's restricted area has violated regulations.

More significantly, the vlog included footage of security and immigration checkpoints, areas explicitly marked with "No Photography" and "No Mobile Phone" signs. The traveler allegedly used a hidden camera to capture these scenes during their arrival in November and subsequent departure.

Taiwan's Immigration Agency confirmed the incident, stating the traveler violated airport regulations. The agency noted that such unauthorized filming not only disrupts inspection order but also infringes upon the privacy of other passengers. They reiterated that strict prohibitions are in place to safeguard national security, official secrets, and personal data.

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If the traveler has already departed, they will be flagged and monitored.

While the traveler has already left Taiwan, the Immigration Agency announced that their entry will be flagged for future reference. The agency warned that individuals caught violating filming restrictions will be stopped, and those who refuse to cooperate or break other laws may face detention and investigation.

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To maintain border security, official secrets, and protect passenger data and privacy, 'No Photography' signs are posted in the immigration clearance areas of all international airports.