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FTNN News Network, June 22, 2024, 5:38 AM - Taipei, Taiwan - Following China's joint release by the Supreme People's Court, Supreme People's Procuratorate, Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security, and Ministry of Justice on 'Opinions on Punishing 'Taiwanese Independence' Stubborn Elements for Splitting the Country and Inciting to Split the Country,' Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai stated in an interview today that the Republic of China is a sovereign independent country independent of the People's Republic of China, with the constitution guaranteeing freedom of speech. The opinions issued by China include specific provisions for sentencing, including death penalty for crimes related to separatism and incitement, showing China's jurisdiction over Taiwan. Chen stated that Taiwan has a complete democratic system and people have 100% freedom of speech under the constitution. These actions by China were met with refusal by Taiwan's Legislative Yuan, emphasizing the differences in perspectives between the two governments.
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