Citizenship Debates and Programs
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Taiwan is grappling with a teacher stripped of citizenship for pro-China remarks, sparking backlash. Meanwhile, Argentina prepares an investor citizenship program to attract foreign capital. In Malaysia, Rohingya refugees state they do not demand citizenship but seek safe return to Myanmar with restored rights. Separately, MLB player Kris Bubiฤ pursues Croatian citizenship for potential Olympic representation, and Taiwanese actress Chen Chuyin renounced her Taiwanese citizenship, criticizing the government.
Teacher stripped of Taiwanese citizenship seeks return, sparks online backlash
A Taiwanese teacher, Zhang Li-chi, who gained notoriety for his strong pro-China statements and desire to join the Communist Party, is now seeking to reclaim his Taiwanese identity after it was revoked. Zhang, who taught in Fujian, China, had his citizenship stripped in 2024 after applying for permanent residency in mainland China. In a recent video, Zhang directly addressed Chiu Chui-cheng, chairโฆ
Argentina Prepares Investor Citizenship Program
Argentina is gearing up to introduce a new program that grants citizenship to foreign investors, a move designed to stimulate economic growth through increased investment. The initiative, reported by โฆ
Rohingya do not demand Malaysian citizenship
Rohingya refugees residing in Malaysia have voiced their desire to return to their homeland, Myanmar, but stressed that such a repatriation is contingent upon the restoration of their safety and citizโฆ
American baseball star working to obtain Croatian citizenship
Kansas City Royals pitcher Kristofer Bubiฤ is working to obtain Croatian citizenship, with the hope of one day playing for Croatia at the Olympic Games. โI am working on getting Croatian citizenship. โฆ
Descendant of Alymbek Datka Granted Kyrgyz Citizenship
Abdumalik Bekzat, a descendant of the respected historical figure Alymbek Datka, has officially received Kyrgyz citizenship, marking a significant moment of historical justice. The announcement was maโฆ
'Taiwanese Sister' Chen Chuyin abandons Taiwan citizenship, slams government; Director Wang Yi-hsin accuses her of 'fake maternal love' and flattering China
Taiwanese actress Chen Chuyin, known for her work as a stunt double and now a Chinese citizen, has ignited a firestorm of cross-strait debate with her recent remarks in Taiwan. Chen, who previously anโฆ