Taipei, Taiwan – Reports suggest that Hong Kong activists and political exiles may face tougher residency requirements in Taiwan, making it harder for them to stay long-term. The Liberty Times, a newspaper associated with Taiwan’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party, reported that the Mainland Affairs Council is considering raising the residency period from one to four years. This move is aimed at preventing Chinese spies from exploiting the current rules.
Currently, certain migrants from Hong Kong and Macau can qualify for permanent residency more easily than other foreign nationals, who are required to have five years of residency. Those eligible for <a href="https://news.ad-astra.icu/amid-spying-concerns-taiwan-considers-stricter-residency-requirements-for-hong-kong-residents.html” title=”Amid spying concerns, Taiwan considers stricter residency requirements for Hong Kong residents.”>fast-track residency include migrants with family links to Taiwan and those who have “contributed to [Taiwan’s] efforts to promote its policies and objectives toward Hong Kong and Macao”, which can include democracy protesters and political exiles.
The Mainland Affairs Council has not confirmed whether the proposed changes will go ahead.
Source from www.aljazeera.com
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