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Outcry after Taiwan asks mainland Chinese tourist to sign independence statement

Outcry after Taiwan asks mainland Chinese tourist to sign independence statement
South China Morning Post Wednesday 11 November 2026, 13:00 UTC By Lawrence Chung 1 min read
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A mainland Chinese tourist was asked to sign a declaration recognising Taiwan as an independent state to obtain an entry permit for the island, sparking controversy over Taipei’s entry requirements. Beijing condemned the demand on Wednesday, accusing Taiwan’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) of imposing politically motivated restrictions to obstruct cross-strait tourism and exchanges. “The DPP authorities stubbornly cling to their separatist stance on Taiwan independence and have...

A mainland Chinese tourist was asked to sign a declaration recognising Taiwan as an independent state to obtain an entry permit for the island, sparking controversy over Taipei’s entry requirements. Beijing condemned the demand on Wednesday, accusing Taiwan’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) of imposing politically motivated restrictions to obstruct cross-strait tourism and exchanges. “The DPP authorities stubbornly cling to their separatist stance on Taiwan independence and have...
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