Beijing Names Two Taiwanese As “Die-Hard” Secessionists
The Chinese mainland has officially expanded its sanctions list of “die-hard” Taiwan independence secessionists, adding two high-ranking officials from Taiwan’s Democratic Progressive Party (DPP).
Chen Binhua, spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, announced during a press conference on Wednesday that Liu Shih-fang and Cheng Ying-yao have been formally designated on the list. This brings the total number of individuals labeled as “die-hard secessionists” to 14.
Both individuals are key figures within the current Taiwanese administration, holding portfolios that Beijing views as critical to the “secessionist” agenda:
Liu Shih-fang: Currently heads Taiwan’s internal affairs body. Beijing accuses her of utilizing administrative power to promote “de-facto independence” and obstructing cross-strait exchanges.
Cheng Ying-yao: Serves as the head of Taiwan’s education department. He is accused by the mainland of advancing “de-sinicization” through school curricula and historical revisionism.
“These secessionists are lawbreakers and criminals bent on splitting the country and sabotaging the development of cross-Strait relations,” Chen Binhua stated. “They are traitors to the Chinese nation who damage the interests of their fellow Chinese.”
Under the guidelines issued by the Chinese judiciary in mid-2024, individuals on this list face severe, lifelong legal accountability. The mainland maintains that these measures are justified under the Anti-Secession Law and the Criminal Law
