United Front activity in Taiwan

Members of Taiwanese Religious Group Arrested in China

The Taiwanese government has sought to call attention to the detention of three Yiguandao followers in China. The three individuals, surnamed Chiang, Chou, and Hsieh, were detained on charges of "organizing and practicing as members of a cult that undermines law enforcement.” The Mainland Affairs Council, however, has sought to emphasize that Yiguandao is a religion that has millions of followers in Taiwan and that the three were not engaged in political activities, but legitimate religious activity...

Will the Chinese Unification Promotion Party Be Dissolved by the Government?

Earlier this month, the Ministry of Interior called for the dissolution of the China Unification Promotion Party. This proves a notable move, in that it proves rare for the government to dissolve political parties on grounds apart from lack of updating relevant contact information, or handing in the necessary documents to stay in operation. This includes political parties that are pro-unification...