Two Chinese Coast Guard vessels, "2304" and "2502", entered Taiwan's exclusive economic zone east of Green Island, broadcasting provocative messages including "The Republic of China does not exist." Taiwan's patrol vessel "Patrol Nine" responded assertively, stating the mutual non-subordination of the ROC and PRC and demanding their departure.
A US-based professor, Weng Ta-jui (Chen Shih-fen), criticized KMT legislator Hsu Chiao-hsin's proposal to enlarge "Republic of China" on Taiwan's passport. Weng argued this would lead to discrimination against Taiwanese citizens at foreign customs, as the smaller font previously helped distinguish them from Chinese citizens, improving travel.
資深媒體人黃暐瀚批評國民黨立委徐巧芯對新版護照設計有意見，應透過立委職權提案修法，而非隔空交鋒。他認為現行護照設計已保留「Republic of China」及「Taiwan」，識別資訊足夠，並非外交部單獨決定。
A Chinese university student was removed from class and penalized after declaring "Teacher, I am from the Republic of China!" during a lecture. Officials stated the incident highlights that "Republic of China" is a taboo subject in mainland China.
台北市長蔣萬安放棄美國永久居留權的文件在Threads流傳，國籍欄填寫「TAIWAN」引發質疑。台北市研考會主委殷瑋反駁，強調「我是台灣人，也是中華民國國民」，填寫台灣並無不妥，並批評將此與台獨混淆的行為。蔣營重申，認同台灣與認同中華民國國民身份並不衝突。
