Radio Taiwan International
Date: 2017-12-16

The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) has expressed regret over a decision by Spain’s

(CNA file photo)

National Court that will see Taiwanese nationals deported to China.

The Taiwanese nationals are part of a group of 121 people from both sides of the Taiwan Strait scheduled for deportation from Spain after being arrested for telecom fraud.

On Saturday, MAC spokesman Chiu Chui-cheng responded to a court statement that cited Taiwan’s lack of UN membership as a reason for the decision. Chiu said that while Taiwan is not a UN member, the Republic of China, Taiwan’s official name, is a sovereign country. Chiu also called on Beijing to work with Taiwan on fighting crime, citing existing cross-strait agreements on both fighting crime and judicial cooperation.    [FULL  STORY]