Reported 8 months ago
On June 24, 2024, the Chinese Communist Party issued 22 points under the 'punish independence' opinion, which has raised concerns among the Taiwanese people regarding possible extradition from overseas due to the 'absent trials' clause. Scholars in Taiwan believe that 'Taiwanese independence crimes' fall under the category of political prisoners and should not be extradited unless involving violence. However, they also cautioned that the Chinese judicial system is notorious, posing risks of false accusations against Taiwanese individuals. Chinese scholars stated that the 'punish independence' opinion demonstrates China's use of criminal justice methods to increase penalties against advocates for Taiwan independence, aiming to draw clear boundaries between the Taiwanese public and independence forces.
Source: YAHOO