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Taiwanese councilor sparks debate over 'Chinese ID card' claim

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Taoyuan City Councilor Chan Chiang-tsun sparked controversy by claiming to possess a "Chinese ID card."
  • He asserted his right to identify as Chinese and stated he has never done business with mainland China or accepted political donations from Taiwanese businesses.
  • Chan also claimed to have shouted "Long live the Republic of China" in mainland China and expressed solidarity with the mainland's people.

Taoyuan City Councilor Chan Chiang-tsun has reignited controversy with his assertion that he holds a "Chinese ID card," a claim that has drawn widespread criticism. Chan defended his stance on Facebook, stating, "I really have a Chinese ID card! The Ministry of the Interior can't do anything about me."

I really have a Chinese ID card! The Ministry of the Interior can't do anything about me.

— Chan Chiang-tsunCouncilor Chan's defiant statement regarding his possession of a 'Chinese ID card'.

Chan further elaborated on his identity, asserting his right to identify as Chinese and questioning when Taiwanese people must justify such an identity. He recounted past experiences in mainland China, including shouting "Long live the Republic of China" and rallying support for the mainland's people while criticizing the Chinese Communist Party. He stated he has never engaged in business with mainland China or accepted political donations from Taiwanese businesses, and does not agree with any form of unification.

What time is it that Taiwanese people must explain why they are Chinese?

— Chan Chiang-tsunChan questioning the need for Taiwanese people to justify their Chinese identity.

His comments come after a previous controversy where he criticized a high school's education for students chanting slogans about the mayor. Chan's repeated provocations regarding cross-strait identity and political affiliations continue to stir debate in Taiwan.

I am a proud Chinese person, this has been my long-held belief and has never wavered or changed.

— Chan Chiang-tsunChan affirming his identity as a Chinese person.
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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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