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Taiwanese councilor claims Chinese ID, challenges interior minister

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Taoyuan City Councilor Chan Chiang-tsun claimed to possess a Chinese identification card, stating that even Taiwan's Ministry of the Interior cannot act against him.
  • Chan asserted his pride in being Chinese, distinguishing his "China" as the Republic of China, and questioned others' definitions of China.
  • He also defended his stance by stating he does not conduct business or own property in mainland China, does not support unification, and only recognizes the Republic of China Constitution.

Taoyuan City Councilor Chan Chiang-tsun has ignited controversy by publicly declaring he possesses a Chinese identification card. Chan boldly stated, "I indeed have a Chinese ID card! What's the problem?" He further challenged authorities, asserting, "Minister of the Interior Liu Shih-fang can't do anything to me either. The Investigation Bureau and the Immigration Agency can't do anything to me, so what do you want?"

I indeed have a Chinese ID card! What's the problem?

— Chan Chiang-tsunResponding to netizens' comments about his claim of possessing a Chinese ID card.

Chan's declaration came amidst other recent controversies, including a dispute within the Ma Ying-jeou Foundation and criticism of students. He posted screenshots of his replies to netizens on Facebook, where one user commented on the public outcry over his claim. Chan responded by emphasizing his Chinese identity, stating, "I am proud to be Chinese. Founding Father [Sun Yat-sen] overthrew the Manchu government and founded our Republic of China, is there a problem?"

Minister of the Interior Liu Shih-fang can't do anything to me either. The Investigation Bureau and the Immigration Agency can't do anything to me, so what do you want?

— Chan Chiang-tsunChallenging Taiwanese authorities regarding his claimed Chinese identification.

He drew a distinction between his identity and that of others, questioning, "My China is the Republic of China, which China is yours? Are you a traitor? Or a spy? Do you want to hand China over to the People's Republic of China?" Chan clarified his position further, stating he has no business or property in mainland China, does not support cross-strait unification, and has never accepted donations from Taiwanese businesspeople in China. He affirmed his sole recognition of the Republic of China Constitution, asserting that both sides of the strait belong to the Republic of China and that he is Chinese.

I am proud to be Chinese. Founding Father [Sun Yat-sen] overthrew the Manchu government and founded our Republic of China, is there a problem?

— Chan Chiang-tsunDefending his identity and linking it to the founding of the Republic of China.
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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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