Reported about 1 year ago
A 60-year-old Chinese man, identified as Ruan, attempted to reach Taiwan by crossing the Taiwan Strait on a small speedboat and was arrested in Tamsui River. Ruan claimed that he tried to 'escape to freedom' in Taiwan after being restricted from leaving China due to expressing unfavorable opinions against China. However, his background as a former PLA boat captain and the director of a construction company raised suspicions about his true motives. The Shilin District Court approved his detention based on suspicion of violating laws related to cross-strait relations and immigration, deeming him a flight risk. Ruan was detained for further questioning and denied visitation rights. Despite the circumstances, he expressed no regrets about coming to Taiwan when leaving the court.
Source: YAHOO