Taiwan Lawmaker Slams KMT Proposal to Amend Nationality Act, Citing Annexation Fears

A legislative proposal by Taiwan's Kuomintang (KMT) party is drawing sharp criticism for potentially altering the nation's nationality laws in a way that opponents say could benefit China's political interests.

The KMT's caucus whip, Fu Kun-chi, has proposed amending Article 1 of the Nationality Act. The amendment would permit Chinese spouses who have become naturalized citizens of Taiwan to run for public office and hold public positions without being required to renounce their People's Republic of China (PRC) nationality. Furthermore, it would exempt them from certain provisions of the Nationality Act.

Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) legislator Wang Ting-yu has strongly opposed the move, urging the KMT to withdraw the proposal. Wang contends that such an amendment would effectively pave the way for China's annexation of Taiwan, a concern that resonates deeply within the island's political discourse.