On Wednesday, January 7, 2026, Mainland China's State Council Taiwan Affairs Office announced that two figures from the Taiwan regionliu Shih-fang and Cheng Ying-yaoare now officially listed as die-hard "Taiwan independence" secessionists. Spokesperson Chen Binhua made the declaration during a regular press briefing.
The label "die-hard secessionist" is Beijing's way of flagging anyone seen as pushing for separation. In practice, it can trigger travel restrictions, asset freezes, and tighter checks if these individuals try to visit the mainland. While details on the exact measures weren't shared, past cases show the impact can be pretty serious for those affected.
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Chinese mainland names two 'Taiwan independence' secessionists
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