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Written by: Zhu Jiazhang
2020-10-21 21:17
Last update date: 2020-10-21 21:17
This Friday (23rd) is the first anniversary of the release of Taiwanese murder suspect Chen Tongjia from prison.
Secretary for Security Li Jiachao pointed out today (21st) that at present, Hong Kong has no law to allow judicial assistance with Taiwan.
Li Jiachao criticized that Taiwan imposed restrictions on Chen Tongjia’s visit to Taiwan and used judicial assistance as a prerequisite for his surrender. It created obstacles, unreasonable troubles, and political considerations. He also cited the Tsuen Wan sarcophagus concealed corpse case exponentially a year ago, which can even be done without mutual legal assistance. Return the wanted criminal to Hong Kong.
Both the Taiwan Executive Yuan and the Mainland Affairs Council responded today that they hope the Hong Kong government will face up to Taiwan’s request for mutual legal assistance.
Pan Xiaoying's mother went to the government headquarters on the 20th to deliver an open letter to the Secretary for Security Li Jiachao, requesting the Hong Kong government "special affairs, special affairs," and no official response.
(Photo by Liang Pengwei)
Taiwan's Executive Yuan spokesperson Ding Yiming said that the many emotional words of the Hong Kong government are not helpful to justice for the victims of Hong Kong people.
Ding Yiming reiterated that Taiwan is a sovereign and independent country with a government and the rule of law.
In this case, Hong Kong people killed Hong Kong people. The people have fled back to Hong Kong. Both Hong Kong and Taiwan have jurisdiction. If Hong Kong wants to handle it, Taiwan must provide the Hong Kong government with complete information.
Since Hong Kong does not do it, Taiwan will do it.
Ding Yiming said that if Taiwan is required to handle this case, this case involves the exercise of jurisdiction and related public powers between Taiwan and Hong Kong. It is hoped that the Hong Kong government will face up to the Taiwan government's requirements for mutual legal assistance. The Taiwan and Hong Kong governments will first negotiate relevant matters before Chen Tongjia comes Taiwan immigration issues.
The MAC stated that the Shilin Land Procuratorate has received a petition from Chen Tongjia through the appointment of a lawyer.
The MAC also believes that the Hong Kong Government’s response has highlighted the Hong Kong Government’s consistent negative and evasive attitude towards this case, and strongly urges the Hong Kong side to take its due responsibilities, discuss with Taiwan as soon as possible a solution, and return justice to the victims and their families as soon as possible.
(Comprehensive report)
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