Guan Jianzhong, the head of Lion Film and Television, was subjected to cross-border crackdown on the introduction of "State-Owned Organs" and the Mainland Affairs Council expressed its support

Guan Jianzhong, the head of Lion Film and Television, was suppressed across the border by China after introducing the documentary "State-Owned Organs". The Mainland Affairs Council, together with the Straits Exchange Foundation, specially invited Guan Jianzhong to attend the meeting today to express the government's concerns over the malicious harassment and threats he suffered due to the introduction and promotion of the documentary "State-Owned Organs", and to gain an in-depth understanding of his latest situation and needs. The Mainland Affairs Council emphasized that in order to safeguard democracy and freedom, the Mainland Affairs Council strongly supports Mr. Guan Jianzhong and resolutely resists transnational suppression.

After the documentary "State Organs", which revealed the inside story of organ harvesting in China, was released in Taiwan, in addition to receiving bomb threats, Guan Jianzhong also had unknown people impersonate his name to threaten others. After the victim reported the case, Guan had to rush to explain to prosecutors and police across Taiwan.

Liang Wenjie, deputy chairman of the Mainland Affairs Council, met with Guan Jianzhong today. Liang Wenjie expressed his gratitude to Mr. Guan Jianzhong for still showing fearless courage and continuing to stand up in the face of suppression. The government will never condone any act of coercion and remains determined to defend the people's freedom of speech and pursuit of human rights protection.

Liang Wenjie pointed out that no matter how coercive the forces are, the government will stand with the parties involved, provide the most immediate and comprehensive assistance to the victims of cross-border repression, and safeguard the personal safety and legitimate rights and interests of the people.

Guan Jianzhong said that the CCP’s intimidation and harassment are essentially a form of psychological warfare, an attempt to create fear in society and create a chilling effect. People must stick to their psychological defenses and not give in to coercion. He said that many people were deeply moved after watching the film and were willing to bravely stand up and call on more people to watch the film and understand the facts.

The Mainland Affairs Council emphasized that the CCP’s transnational suppression does not intend to intimidate a single person, but rather intimidate and suppress collective and indiscriminate people. The government will not let the victims face it alone. It will continue to stand with the people and resolutely counter any coercive means that infringes on the rights, freedom and security of the people.