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Enoch Wong

Beijing launched a new tip-off channel on Wednesday, urging the public to report alleged supporters of Taiwan independence.
The new channel – announced by the State Council’s Taiwan Affairs Office – targets those Beijing describes as “accomplices” involved in persecuting pro-unification voices.
It has provided a dedicated email address for the public to send information about individuals or groups allegedly obstructing peaceful cross-strait ties or undermining moves towards reunification.
In its announcement, the office accused Taiwan’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) of suppressing the opposition and persecuting those who support closer ties with mainland China.
It pointed to “certain” pro-independence figures, public officials and online influencers, accusing them of being “thugs” and “accomplices” who help the DPP commit “evil”.
“If you are a victim of such persecution or have knowledge of relevant incidents, we welcome your report,” the announcement said.
The authorities pledged to handle all reports “appropriately”, to hold offenders accountable under the law, and to protect the identities and rights of whistle-blowers.
There was no mention of the punitive measures those reported could face.

Beijing’s move comes amid a row in Taiwan over three mainland Chinese influencers – all married to Taiwanese men – who were ordered to leave the island after voicing support for a military takeover by the People’s Liberation Army.
The decision to expel the three women has raised concerns over freedom of speech in Taiwan. Taiwanese authorities have said the women’s pro-Beijing rhetoric was a threat to social stability, while critics – including lawmakers from the opposition parties – accused the DPP of suppressing dissent and unfairly targeting mainland Chinese.
Beijing sees the self-governed island as part of China and has not ruled out the use of force to bring it under mainland Chinese control. Most countries, including the US, do not recognise Taiwan as an independent state but oppose the use of force to change the status quo.
Tensions across the Taiwan Strait have worsened since Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te – who took office in May – labelled mainland China a “foreign hostile force” this month.
Lai accused Beijing of widespread infiltration efforts that he said met the definition under Taiwan’s Anti-Infiltration Act, leaving his administration with “no choice” but to strengthen security measures.
Lai has proposed that military courts be reinstated during peacetime – after being abolished in 2014 – to prosecute military personnel accused of treason, espionage, and leaking classified information.
The Lai government has also introduced tighter controls on travel to Taiwan from mainland China, more surveillance of Taiwanese visiting or working in mainland China, and increased scrutiny of public figures whose actions might harm Taiwan’s “national dignity”.
Beijing condemned Lai’s remarks, calling him a “destroyer of cross-strait peace” and accusing him of pushing Taiwan towards conflict.


The mainland Chinese government regularly cites its Anti-Secession Law, enacted in 2005, to justify a tougher stance on Taiwan. The law formally states that Taiwan is part of China and that Beijing is committed to peaceful reunification. But it also states that this can be achieved through “non-peaceful means” if Taiwan formally declares independence, if there are significant separatist activities, or if all possibilities for peaceful reunification have been exhausted.
Beijing has previously sanctioned people it considers to be pro-independence. In October, Taiwanese chip tycoon Robert Tsao Hsing-cheng and DPP lawmaker Puma Shen were barred from entering mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau over alleged “separatist activities” by the Kuma Academy, funded by Tsao and co-founded by Shen. Any businesses associated with them have been banned from profit-making activities in mainland China.
Meanwhile, there are concerns in Taiwan that Beijing is seeking to extend its crackdown on independence supporters overseas. A senior Taiwanese official last month said Taipei was considering issuing travel warnings for countries seen as having close ties to Beijing, such as Cambodia and Laos. That was due to concerns that Taiwanese could be detained or intimidated by local or Chinese authorities in those countries.


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Taiwan Affairs Office urges people to send information by email on ‘accomplices’ involved in persecuting pro-unification voices


Taiwan Affairs Office urges people to send information by email on ‘accomplices’ involved in persecuting pro-unification voices.


Beijing asks public to report Taiwan independence supporters in tip-off channel

Taiwan Affairs Office urges people to send information by email on ‘accomplices’ involved in persecuting pro-unification voices

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