China 'vows' to investigate "united front" claims
China's Influence on Young Taiwanese: Investigation into ID Card Applications
Beijing, China - The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) of China has announced an investigation into claims made in a YouTube video about China's efforts to politically influence young Taiwanese. The video, released by Taiwanese rapper Chen Po-yuan and YouTuber "Pa Chiung," discusses China's "united front" tactics. This is the second video on the topic released this month.
Video Details
In the video, Chen visits the Taiwan Youth Entrepreneurship Park in Quanzhou, Fujian Province, and the Strait Herald news platform in Xiamen, China. Lin Jingdong, Assistant Director of Strait Herald and a member of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), explains strategies to influence young Taiwanese. These include "incubating" them through Taiwan-related organizations and collaborating with small-scale influencers.
Political Alignments and Opportunities
Lin Jingdong suggests that Chen consider aligning with the New Party or the China Unification Promotion Party for political aspirations. For "organized" votes, he should align with the Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT). Lin Jincheng, head of the entrepreneurship park, mentions that Chen could apply for a Chinese ID card within a month, allowing him to register a company and start a business in China.
Benefits and Risks
With a Chinese ID card, Chen could acquire property and vehicles in China without a down payment and use them as collateral for bank loans. The video claims that about 2,000 Taiwanese in Xiamen have Chinese ID cards, with 4,000 more applying for household registration. Over 100,000 Taiwanese already possess Chinese ID cards, with 200,000 applicants in total.
The video also highlights that some young Taiwanese entrepreneurs overborrow from banks, sharing the money with intermediaries and CCP officials before transferring it back to Taiwan.
MAC's Response
The MAC warns that the CCP offers benefits to Taiwanese under the guise of "cross-strait exchange" to divide the nation and undermine its stability. According to Article 9 of the Act Governing the Relations Between the People of Taiwan and the Mainland Area, Taiwanese citizens cannot have household registrations or hold passports from the Mainland Area. Violators risk losing their Taiwanese citizenship and rights.
Doubts Revealed
Mainland Affairs Council
The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) is a government agency in Taiwan that deals with issues related to China. It helps manage the relationship between Taiwan and China, especially in political and economic matters.
YouTube video
A YouTube video is a video that is shared on the internet through a platform called YouTube. People can watch, share, and comment on these videos.
Rapper Chen Po-yuan
Chen Po-yuan is a person who creates and performs rap music. In this context, he is also involved in making a video discussing political issues.
YouTuber "Pa Chiung"
A YouTuber is someone who creates and shares videos on YouTube. "Pa Chiung" is the name or nickname of a person who makes videos on YouTube.
United front tactics
United front tactics are strategies used by a country to influence or control another group or country. In this case, it refers to China's efforts to influence young people in Taiwan.
Chinese ID cards
Chinese ID cards are official identification documents issued by China. They can provide certain benefits like the ability to own property or start a business in China.
Taiwanese citizenship
Taiwanese citizenship means being a legal member of the country of Taiwan. It gives people certain rights and responsibilities, like voting and following the country's laws.
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