Beijing Condemns Taiwan Entry Requirement for Chinese Tourist
The Taiwan Affairs Office condemned a requirement for a mainland Chinese tourist to recognize Taiwan as an independent state to obtain an entry permit.
A diplomatic dispute erupted after a mainland Chinese tourist was required to sign a declaration recognizing Taiwan as an independent state to secure an entry permit for the island. Beijing condemned the requirement, characterizing the move as political manipulation.
Zhang Han, a spokeswoman for the Taiwan Affairs Office, accused the ruling Democratic Progressive Party of Taiwan of stubbornly clinging to a separatist stance. She stated that the party has repeatedly erected barriers to obstruct cross-strait tourism and exchanges in various fields. The incident highlights ongoing tensions regarding the political status of Taiwan and the restrictions placed on travel between the mainland and the island.
