Key Facts
• On August 24, two Japanese men displayed a Chinese flag in Taipei.
• They declared, “Taiwan belongs to China,” in both Japanese and Chinese.
• The men entered Taiwan without visas and filmed videos for Chinese social media.
• Taiwan’s immigration authorities deemed their actions illegal and harmful to public safety.
• One individual was deported, while the other, already back in Japan, was banned from reentry.
Summary
Two Japanese men were penalized by Taiwan for promoting pro-China sentiments in Taipei’s busy streets. On August 24, they raised a Chinese flag and declared Taiwan as part of China, recording the act for Chinese social media. Entering Taiwan without visas, their actions were labeled illegal by Taiwan’s immigration authorities, citing risks to public safety and order. One man was deported, while the other, already in Japan, was barred from reentering Taiwan. The incident underscores Taiwan’s firm stance on safeguarding its sovereignty and public order.
