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BackChina's remarks on severely punishing Taiwan independence caused controversy, Shen Jingban said it responded to external concerns
China's remarks on severely punishing Taiwan independence caused controversy, Shen Jingban said it responded to external concerns
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China's remarks on severely punishing Taiwan independence caused controversy, Shen Jingban said it responded to external concerns

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  • Zhu Fenglian, spokesperson of the Taiwan Affairs Office of the People's Republic of China, said that Shen Boyang, the Taipei mayoral candidate of the Democratic Progressive Party, who was included in the list of "Taiwan independence die-hards," will be punished in accordance with the law and held accountable for life.
  • The Mainland Affairs Council criticized this as an intimidation to the Taiwanese people.
  • Shen Boyang's campaign office stated that he wore a bulletproof vest when he visited Japan because he was wanted and needed to pay attention to safety, and that external threats would not affect his determination to serve.

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Why It Matters

Shen Boyang has been included in China's list of "Taiwan independence die-hards". He recently attracted attention by wearing a bulletproof vest when attending an event in Tokyo. Zhu Fenglian, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council of China, claimed that those on the list will be punished in accordance with the law and held accountable for life.

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China clamors to "severely punish Taiwan independence" Shen Jingban: Just in response to the outside world's concerns about Shen wearing a bulletproof vest

Shen Boyang, the Taipei mayoral candidate of the Democratic Progressive Party, who is listed on the list of "Taiwan independence die-hards" by the Chinese Communist Party, recently wore a bulletproof vest when attending an event in Tokyo. Zhu Fenglian, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of China, choked yesterday, saying that "Taiwan independence diehards" are at the end of their rope and frightened. We will never tolerate the "Taiwan independence diehards" listed on the list and will punish them in accordance with the law and hold them accountable for life.

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Mainland Affairs Council: The CCP is intimidating the people of Taiwan

Shen Boyang's campaign office stated that the remarks of the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council just responded to the recent concerns about Shen Boyang wearing a bulletproof vest. The Mainland Affairs Council also criticized the statement of the Taiwan Affairs Office of the Chinese Communist Party as intimidation. It was not Shen Boyang who was intimidating personally, but all the people of Taiwan.

Shen Boyang wore a bulletproof vest during his visit to Japan. Shen said at the time that because he is now wanted by China, he must be responsible to voters and pay more attention to safety to avoid any mistakes.

Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council: Hold Shen Boyang accountable for life

Faced with the rise of the "ocean current", if Shen Boyang visits countries friendly to China, will he be extradited to China? Zhu Fenglian claimed at the press conference of the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council that the "one China" principle is the general consensus of the international community and that the general trend of "motherland reunification" is unstoppable. "Taiwan independence die-hards" are at the end of their rope and frightened. "We will never tolerate" the "Taiwan independence die-hards" on the list and will take all necessary measures to punish them in accordance with the law and hold them accountable for life.

Regarding Shen Boyang's wearing of a bulletproof vest, Zhu Fenglian said that individual "Taiwan independence die-hards" frequently stage absurd farces and grandstand, fully exposing their ruthless nature, stubbornness and stubbornness, and they will certainly not escape the severe punishment of the country's laws.

In this regard, the Mainland Affairs Council stated that the statement made by the Taiwan Affairs Office of the Communist Party of China is intimidation. It is not Shen Boyang who is intimidating personally, but all the people of Taiwan. In the face of the CCP's intimidation and division, Taiwan should unite as one.

Bidding: Shen is immune to external threats

Lin Yutong, spokesperson for Shen Boyang's campaign office, pointed out that when a regime publicly threatens to "take all necessary measures" and "hold accountability for life," no one can take such a threat lightly. Shen Boyang has been wanted and sanctioned by China for more than a day. Regardless of whether he visits the United States or Japan, the team will take necessary security measures based on professional security assessments. This is not to exaggerate panic, but to face objectively existing risks prudently and fulfill due safety responsibilities.

Lin Yutong emphasized that external threats will not affect Shen Boyang's determination to serve the citizens of Taipei. The scheduled itinerary will proceed as usual, and what needs to be done will continue to be promoted; we will not stop because of threats, we will continue to listen to the voices of citizens, put forward the city's vision, and continue to work hard for Taipei's future.

What to Watch

AI outlook — possibilities, not facts

  • Shen Boyang will continue his overseas visits and campaign schedule and will not stop his activities due to threats.

    Likely · Within weeks

  • The cross-strait rhetorical confrontation may continue, but it will not escalate into substantive military or legal action in the short term.

    Possible · Within months

Open Questions

  • Will China really take legal action or extradite Shen Boyang?
  • Will Shen Boyang's future campaign schedule be changed due to security concerns?
  • Will Taiwan become more united as a result of this incident?

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