The Democratic Progressive Party’s Legislative Yuan caucus condemns China’s transnational suppression and demands that the personal safety of Chinese people be guaranteed

The Democratic Progressive Party Legislative Yuan Caucus held a press conference to respond to public opinion on the 5th. The party secretary-general Zhuang Ruixiong (left) and the secretary-general Fan Yun (right) attended the press conference. (Photo by reporter Luo Peide)

The FBI recently arrested a Chinese woman at Los Angeles International Airport on suspicion of secretly filming President Lai Ching-te's eldest son Lai Ting and his family living in the United States and reporting it to Chinese officials. The Democratic Progressive Party's Legislative Yuan caucus stated today that even if they are not members of the first family, their personal safety should be ensured. Taiwan will continue to work with democratic allies including the United States to combat this illegal transnational suppression.

Zhuang Ruixiong, secretary-general of the caucus, said that the personal safety of compatriots in any country will not be treated differently based on their status. Chinese people hope to be protected by the governments of various countries, whether in the United States or other countries. Because of the special status of Taiwanese politicians, China tracks and collects information on their family members, which affects their personal safety and should be condemned.

Zhuang Ruixiong emphasized that the personal safety of any compatriot, even if he is not a member of the first family, should be ensured. He hopes that the U.S. judiciary will clarify and investigate as soon as possible so that our compatriots can be protected in the United States.

Fan Yun, secretary-general of the Communist Youth League, mentioned that the CCP’s transnational suppression involves illegal surveillance, tracking, and even violence against citizens of any country, including Taiwan, which is intolerable in contemporary civilization. Taiwan will continue to work with its democratic allies, including the United States, to combat this illegal transnational suppression.