Reported 8 months ago
On June 21, 2024, Mainland China announced the 'opinions' on punishing Taiwan independence. Zhang Wuyue, director of the Mainland China Studies Center at Tamkang University, analyzed that this move by Mainland China can achieve three purposes: internal accountability, international declaration, and intimidation towards Taiwan, demonstrating equal treatment to Taiwanese nationals. The issued 'opinions' include a global arrest warrant for stubborn Taiwan independence elements, warning of potential arrest in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, or countries with extradition agreements. Beijing has employed various tactics towards Taiwan, including diplomatic isolation, psychological warfare, trade coercion, and legal punishment. Zhang noted that Mainland China aims to exert control, declare Taiwan as part of China, and intimidate Taiwan using legal and propaganda warfare. The approach this time doesn't involve new legislation by the National People's Congress but incorporates existing laws like the Anti-Secession Law, the Criminal Law of the People's Republic of China, and the Criminal Procedure Law.
Source: YAHOO