- Communist China issued new guidelines on imposing criminal punishment on "diehard Taiwan independence separatists" for conducting or inciting secession.
On Friday, June 21, 2024, Communist China issued new guidelines on imposing criminal punishment on “diehard Taiwan independence” separatists for conducting or inciting secession, according to state news agency Xinhua. The guidelines, which were issued by the Supreme People’s Court, the Supreme People’s Procuratorate, and the Ministry of Public Security, aim to severely punish those who engage in activities aimed at splitting the country and inciting secession.
The guidelines come amid heightened tensions in the Taiwan Strait following the inauguration of Republic of China on Taiwan’s new president, Lai Ching-te, who is seen by Beijing as a separatist. Communist China has stepped up military drills and pressure on Taiwan since Lai’s inauguration, with the latest move seen as a further escalation.
The guidelines state that courts, prosecutors, and public security bodies should “severely punish Taiwan independence diehards for splitting the country and inciting secession crimes in accordance with the law, and resolutely defend national sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity.” The guidelines also call for the use of the death penalty in serious cases.
According to Xinhua, the guidelines provide specific provisions on the general requirements, sentencing standards, and procedural norms for the criminal punishment of “diehard Taiwan independence” separatists who engage in activities to split the country and incite secession, in accordance with the Anti-Secession Law and the Criminal Law of the People’s Republic of China, the Criminal Procedure Law of the People’s Republic of China, and other laws. They are intended to provide clear guidance for the strict punishment of “legal separatist” activities, “pro-independence relying on foreign forces” activities, and “pro-independence relying on military force” activities.
The guidelines are seen as part of China’s broader efforts to pressure Taiwan and its supporters. Earlier this month, Communist China imposed sanctions on ROC’s vice president, Hsiao Bi-khim, accusing her of promoting Taiwan independence. The move was widely condemned by the international community.
The guidelines also come amid concerns about the potential for conflict in the Taiwan Strait. In recent months, Communist China has stepped up military drills and patrols in the region, while Taiwan has increased its defense spending and cooperation with the United States.
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