Reported about 1 year ago
On June 21, 2024, China issued a document jointly by the Taiwan Affairs Office, the Supreme People's Court, and three other departments on punishing 'stubborn pro-independence individuals' who advocate for Taiwan independence and incite separatist crimes. The document, effective immediately, states that the most severe punishment for separatism is the death penalty, and advocating for Taiwan's international recognition is also considered criminal. The document provides clear guidelines based on laws such as the Anti-Secession Law and Criminal Law of the People's Republic of China. Specific acts, including organizing and planning separatist activities aimed at Taiwan's independence, are defined as 'splitting the country' crime and subject to penalties.
Source: YAHOO