Focus Taiwan
Date: 2019/02/15
By: Liu Kuan-ting, Wen Kuei-hsiang and Flor Wang
Taipei, Feb. 15 (CNA) Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) head Chen Ming-tong (陳明通)
Chen Ming-tong (CNA file photo)
defended a controversial proposal to limit visits by retired high-ranking Taiwanese military and political figures to China, saying it was necessary to restrict their behavior.
“As Beijing has never renounced the use of force against Taiwan, the participation of some retired Taiwanese generals in mainland China’s national celebrations has triggered resentment among the public,” Chen told reporters before a session of the Legislative Yuan, which reopened earlier Friday for its spring session.
The MAC has proposed that the government prioritize a bill seeking to prohibit high-ranking military retirees and former political officials from participating in political activities in China within 15 years after they have retired.
Offenders could be deprived of their monthly pensions or fined up to NT$5 million (US$162,138). [FULL STORY]
