Reported about 1 year ago
The Ministry of the Interior stated that religious activities in Mainland China are under the control of the United Front Work Department's 'State Administration for Religious Affairs,' where there is no genuine religious freedom or human rights. In response to the Kuomintang's press conference criticizing the government for tarnishing cross-strait religious exchange, the Ministry emphasized the importance of protecting personal information and safety when engaging in religious activities with Mainland China, as there are risks of surveillance, misuse of personal information for unlawful activities, and potential violations of Taiwan's Anti-Infiltration Act. The Ministry of the Interior highlighted that while the government does not restrict Mainland Chinese religious personnel from coming to Taiwan for religious exchanges if they meet regulations, it is crucial to conduct exchanges in accordance with government guidelines and principles of mutual respect and dignity to showcase Taiwan's unique religious characteristics and enhance mutual understanding between people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait without allowing the Chinese Communist Party to exploit religious exchanges for united front activities or invasion of privacy and personal freedom.
Source: YAHOO