Taiwan warns citizens against traveling to China due to threat of execution

The Taiwanese government has raised warnings to its citizens about traveling to China, urging them not to go there unless absolutely necessary. This happened after Beijing threatened last week to execute those who are considered "ardent" supporters of Taiwan's independence. This was reported by Reuters, according to UNN.

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Liang Wen-chi, spokesperson for the Taiwanese Mainland Affairs Council, said that the heightened travel warning also applies to the Chinese-administered cities of Hong Kong and Macau.

"If you don't need to go, then don't go," he said, clarifying that this is not a ban on visits, but rather a protection of Taiwanese citizens and a reminder of the risk.

Addendum

The publication notes that last week, China threatened to execute those who advocate Taiwan's independence, calling them separatists. The Chinese government has also vowed to prosecute people it considers Taiwanese separatists wherever they are, although Chinese courts have no jurisdiction in Taiwan and it is unclear how China can enforce any court decisions outside its borders.

As for whether China might seek extradition of Taiwanese abroad whom it accuses of separatism, Liang said developed countries would not cooperate with such a request, but it cannot be ruled out that "some countries will cooperate," he added, without naming any countries.

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