Media: https://media3.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTcyYTQ4YTRmaHRjcDNnY2FwMmNmb3VsMGVmMGticjI5aDN6bjV2dnUwbjJ5dWY5eSZlcD12MV9naWZzX3NlYXJjaCZjdD1n/TEzuXSsnH88Lby5CkO/giphy.gifTitle: The Race Against Time: Taiwan’s Chinese Immigrants Face Deadline to Prove No China Household Registration
In recent news, approximately 12,000 Chinese immigrants in Taiwan have until June 30th to prove that they have given up their household registration in China. Failure to meet this deadline could result in the loss of residency rights and potential deportation. This decision was made by Taiwan’s government as part of a wave of national security measures following President Lai Ching-te labeling China a “hostile foreign force.”
The move aims to strengthen defenses against Chinese influence, but many immigrants are concerned that it may come at a personal cost. One such individual is 34-year-old footwear designer, Chang Chih-yuan, who was born in China and has lived in Taiwan since he was four years old. He received a letter from the National Immigration Agency asking him to prove his household registration had been given up in China.
Historically, this issue stems from the fact that both Taiwan and China tie an individual’s legal identity and access to public services to their place of origin through their household registration system. The Mainland Affairs Council estimates that most affected immigrants are women who were born in China but married Taiwanese men or those like Chang who immigrated as children.
The National Immigration Agency reports that about 140,000 Chinese spouses hold permanent residency in Taiwan, an island claimed by China as its territory. The deadline has created a sense of urgency for these immigrants to provide proof of their renunciation before it’s too late.
From my perspective, this situation highlights the complexities and challenges faced by individuals caught between two nations with conflicting claims over sovereignty. It also underscores the importance of understanding cultural nuances when dealing with immigration policies. As a blogger, I believe that raising awareness about these issues can help foster empathy and encourage dialogue on how best to support those affected by such situations.
Source: [Original Article](https://www.npr.org/2025/06/29/g-s1-73842/taiwan-china-immigrants-household-registration) #deadline
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