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DPP criticizes proposed law allowing Chinese nationals to hold public office: 'Taiwanese people would need 20 years to qualify'

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) criticizes a proposed amendment that could allow Chinese citizens to hold public office.
  • The amendment, initiated by the Kuomintang (KMT), suggests Chinese spouses of Taiwanese citizens could serve without renouncing their Chinese nationality.
  • Critics argue this contradicts national loyalty requirements and would disadvantage Taiwanese citizens seeking office.

A legislative proposal in Taiwan that could allow Chinese nationals to hold public office has sparked sharp criticism from the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). The amendment, put forth by 16 Kuomintang (KMT) lawmakers led by Fu Kun-chi, aims to permit Chinese spouses of Taiwanese citizens to serve in public roles without first renouncing their Chinese nationality. Currently, Taiwan's Nationality Act generally prohibits individuals with dual nationality from holding public office, a measure intended to ensure singular loyalty to the nation. DPP legislator Wang Yi-chuan vehemently opposed the change, stating that Taiwanese citizens would need at least 20 years to qualify for such positions, highlighting a perceived unfair advantage for potential Chinese candidates. The KMT's proposed revision seeks to ease restrictions for Chinese spouses, a move the DPP argues undermines national security and the principle of allegiance.

Taiwanese people would have to spend at least 20 years to be qualified.

— Wang Yi-chuanDPP legislator Wang Yi-chuan expressed strong opposition to the proposed amendment, highlighting the perceived disadvantage it would create for native Taiwanese citizens.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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