Taiwan Legislator Calls For Dual Nationality Clarity

Premier Cho Wen-tai stated that individuals violating nationality laws must face clearer legal regulations. He noted that certain cases involve simultaneous violations of the Nationality Act and the Act Governing Relations between the People of the Taiwan Area and the Mainland Area. The Premier highlighted that individuals holding Chinese nationality may be subject to obligations under Chinese constitutional, national security, and intelligence laws, which could facilitate intelligence collection against Taiwan. He argued that the government should focus more on economic development rather than ideological issues. Taiwan's Premier, Chou Rong-chao, called for clearer legal regulations regarding dual nationality cases. He noted that individuals holding Chinese nationality may be obligated to comply with the Chinese Constitution, National Security Law, and Intelligence Law. Such compliance could involve intelligence collection against Taiwan, which is prohibited under local law. The Premier stated that the government should establish more explicit legal frameworks to address these existing cases. The legislator argued that such actions are prohibited by Taiwanese law.