Reported 7 months ago
The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) recently warned Taiwanese travelers to be cautious of local regulations in Hong Kong as multiple cases of Taiwanese citizens being searched during travel surfaced. The Hong Kong Security Bureau criticized the MAC for 'slandering' and spreading fear through distorted facts and political manipulation, emphasizing that travelers, including those from Taiwan, are not engaged in activities harmful to national security. The Security Bureau stated that nationality, race, or appearance are not considered factors during searches. Hong Kong strongly condemned Taiwan's alleged travel advisories, which distorted the effectiveness of the National Security Law and the maintained a high risk of travel to Hong Kong, and expressed strong dissatisfaction with political manipulation through false, distorted facts, and fear-mongering. MAC advised Taiwanese to carry passports and Hong Kong visas to avoid violating local regulations, as cases of police checks involving Taiwanese in Hong Kong have increased.
Source: YAHOO