Taiwan Issues Urgent Travel Alert for China Amid Frightening Detention Incident

Sunday, June 9, 2024

Taiwanese nationals planning to travel to China have been urged to exercise caution following the brief detention of a Taiwanese citizen earlier this week. Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council announced they are seeking clarification from Chinese authorities regarding the questioning of the traveler. Taiwan News reported.

The incident occurred in Nanjing, where a Taiwanese tour group was visiting a book fair. The detained traveler, whose identity remains undisclosed, was separated from the group and held for several days before being released. Reports suggest that the detention may be related to the individual’s previous work in an industry deemed “sensitive” by China. The traveler has since returned safely to Taiwan.

This marks the first instance in 2024 of a Taiwanese tour group member being detained by Chinese authorities. Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident. Tour groups and guides are advised to report any incidents involving detentions or questioning by Chinese officials immediately.

In light of this event, Taiwanese citizens visiting China are reminded to register on the government’s online platform to ensure their safety and facilitate assistance if needed.

The advisory is issued just a week before the Straits Forum, set to take place in Xiamen on June 15. Several Taiwanese government officials, including county magistrates from Yunlin and Kinmen, have sought approval from the Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) to attend the event.

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