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Beijing Slams Taiwan's Controversial Spouse Residency Rules

7/17/2025

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Beijing fiercely criticized Taiwan's new residency rules for mainland spouses, calling them discriminatory and a misuse of authority. Chen Binhua from the Taiwan Affairs Office promised repercussions for those enforcing these regulations. In response, Taiwan's leader, William Lai, defended the measures as necessary to thwart potential infiltration from mainland China.

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Beijing fiercely criticized Taiwan's new residency rules for mainland spouses, calling them discriminatory and a misuse of authority. Chen Binhua from the Taiwan Affairs Office promised repercussions for those enforcing these regulations. In response, Taiwan's leader, William Lai, defended the measures as necessary to thwart potential infiltration from mainland China.