Social News
Author: Lao Xianliang
2020-09-13 18:45
Last update date: 2020-09-13 18:56
Taiwan reporter Zhong Shengxiong claimed on Saturday (12th) that he assisted five Hong Kong anti-revision demonstrators to smuggle to Taiwan, but was detained by the Mainland Affairs Council in Kaohsiung, unable to contact the outside world or see a lawyer.
Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council responded to media comments that the news may have other purposes and urged not to make unnecessary speculations.
"Hong Kong 01" contacted a Hong Kong citizen who was in exile to Taiwan after participating in an anti-revision demonstration last year. He said that the five stowaways are safe and have contacted family members in Hong Kong through an intermediary. He also believes that there is no information that Zhong Shengxiong has learned. Update.
The mother of one of them told a reporter from Ming Pao that his son has not heard from him so far.
Said family members have been contacted through an intermediary
A Hong Kong anti-revision demonstrator who arrived in Taiwan last year told the "Hong Kong 01" reporter that according to his knowledge, the five illegal immigrants had been resettled, but they were unable to contact the outside world. They also reported to their parents through intermediaries. Provide information about the current situation and learn about safety.
He has been in contact with other "exiles" and the Taiwan Presbyterian Church in Taiwan that assists Hong Kong people. He said that he didn't know Zhong Shengxiong before, and believes that Zhong has no updated information.
He believes that the Taiwan government will not drive away Hong Kong people stranded in Taiwan at this stage, but admits that the authorities are slow in handling and assisting Hong Kong people.
Zhong Shengxiong urges Hong Kong people not to illegally cross Taiwan
Taiwan reporter Zhong Shengxiong publicly raised supplies to Hong Kong last year. He suddenly posted on Facebook on Saturday (12th) that five Hong Kong "anti-revision regulations" demonstrators departed from Hong Kong on July 18 and arrived in Kaohsiung via Dongsha. Detained by the MAC.
Zhong Shengxiong said that they have no channels for external communication and cannot meet with lawyers and human rights groups. Except for a very small number of staff from the Mainland Affairs Commission and Marine Patrol Department, no one knows whether the five are well.
He made the incident public, hoping that those who could help would take action as soon as possible. He also called on the "brave protesters" not to go to Taiwan anymore, saying that the waterway to Taiwan is no longer feasible and even life-threatening; he also pointed out that the DPP was not as good as outsiders thought. Support Hong Kong protesters.
Taiwanese private groups questioned the quotation of the government's claim that no one was detained for investigation
After Zhong Shengxiong sent out relevant news, he received heated discussions in Taiwan and Hong Kong.
Zhang Peixin, a spokesman for the non-governmental organization "Taiwan World Health Association for Diplomacy," released a statement claiming to have a conversation with Taiwan government personnel, citing that no one was detained for investigation.
Regarding the doubts from the outside world, Zhong Shengxiong issued an article again, saying that this matter may enter the investigation stage and will not speak to the outside world.
"Hong Kong 01" contacted Zhong Shengxiong, but did not reply.
On July 1, 2020, the MAC established the "Taiwan-Hong Kong Service Exchange Office" to deal with Hong Kong humanitarian assistance and care issues in accordance with existing laws and regulations and public-private collaboration, taking into account national security.
(MAC Facebook)
Last month, there was no news from a family member that his son smuggled into Taiwan
Taiwan’s "China Times" reported that five Hong Kong residents were intercepted when they smuggled into Taiwan in mid-to-late July and detained in Kaohsiung, including Wen Jiajian, who was charged with two riots, including the July 1st attacking the Legislative Council and the Admiralty conflict on September 29.
"Ming Pao" reported on August 30 that Wen Jiajian pointed out tearfully to Ming Pao reporters. His son has not heard from him so far.
The newspaper reported today that Wen Jiajian’s mother has not been able to contact her son and has no way of knowing his whereabouts.
The deputy chairperson of the Mainland Affairs Council reiterated that a humanitarian assistance mechanism has been established for Hong Kong people, and necessary humanitarian assistance will be provided to those who meet the conditions.
(Data Picture / Photo by Lao Xianliang)
MAC: Don’t make unnecessary speculations about news or other purposes
Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council responded to the incident on Saturday night. In an interview with the media, Vice Chairman Qiu Chuizheng of the Mainland Affairs Council said, "We believe that various messages circulated by the outside world may have specific purposes and may cause harm to the entire mechanism or individuals. I hope that the outside world will stop making unnecessary speculations, and the government will not explain it to individual cases."
Qiu Chuizheng also pointed out that the Taiwan government has established a humanitarian assistance mechanism for Hong Kong people, and those who meet the requirements will provide necessary humanitarian assistance.
The Presidential Office stated that the MAC has combined with a number of departments to set up a rescue office for Hong Kong, all of which will be handled by the MAC.
Hong Kong Security Bureau: Don't harbor suspects
In response to media enquiries about the incident, the Hong Kong Security Bureau stated that various jurisdictions should cooperate with each other to combat cross-border crimes, stop those criminals who committed crimes and escape from the jurisdiction where the crime was committed, and prevent them from impunity. This is an internationally recognized obligation. , Calling on other jurisdictions to take a clear stand not to harbor criminals suspected of crimes in Hong Kong.
Admitted to assisting the demonstrators to abscond, Taiwan reporter Zhong Shengxiong: 5 Hong Kong residents were detained in the hands of the MAC
[Fleeing Offenders Regulations] MAC: The number of Hong Kong demonstrators to Taiwan is far fewer than outside estimates
Rumor has it that 5 Hong Kong people were smuggled by Taiwan and were detained by Taiwan Green Committee Zheng Yunpeng: Taiwan will not neglect these friends
Fugitive Offenders Regulations Anti-Amendment Example Demonstration Hong Kong Version of National Security Law Smuggling Taiwan Mainland Affairs Council
