Chiu Chui-cheng

Chiu Chui-cheng

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Chiu Chui-cheng is the Minister of the Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) in Taiwan, responsible for managing cross-strait relations and addressing issues related to Taiwanese nationals in China. He has been vocal about the risks faced by Taiwanese citizens traveling to China, particularly in light of recent reports regarding the interrogation, detention, and disappearance of Taiwanese individuals. In a recent interview, Chiu highlighted the dangers posed by China's new guidelines against Taiwanese independence advocates, which have raised concerns over personal freedoms and the safety of those who may visit the mainland.

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Chiu Chui-cheng, the Minister of the Mainland Affairs Council, warned about the risks of a Chinese platform targeting Taiwanese youths.

Taiwan seeks to block China-run youth platform: MAC
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-08-06
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MAC Minister Chiu Chui-cheng warned that China's new entry-exit regulations could increase risks for Taiwanese travelers.

MAC warns of Chinese entry-exit changes
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-08-05
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MAC Minister Chiu Chui-cheng expressed support for a proposed amendment to close a loophole for Chinese nationals convicted of crimes in Taiwan.

MAC backs tougher law for Chinese criminals
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-08-05
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Mainland Affairs Council Minister Chiu Chui-cheng stated that Yao broke the law by participating in the forum.

Taitung commissioner may face NT$500,000 fine for Chinese forum video: MAC
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-08-05
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Chiu Chui-cheng, Minister of the Mainland Affairs Council, stated that the council would assist with missing person cases.

Agencies report surge of missing people in China
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-07-29
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Chiu Chui-cheng, Minister of the Mainland Affairs Council, stated that the council would assist with relevant cases.

Religious detentions in China surge 50%: official
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-07-29
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Chiu Chui-cheng is the Mainland Affairs Council Minister who pledged to crack down on parallel trading with China.

Smuggling through ‘three links’ still continuing: source
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-07-27
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MAC Minister Chiu Chui-cheng said that while the CCP has portrayed campaigns such as its internal rectification and anti-corruption drives as efforts to ensure clean governance, their true purpose is to eliminate political rivals and consolidate power.

Anti-communism training restored in military
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-07-05
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Chiu Chui-cheng warned Taiwanese that they might face penalties after China’s 'ethnic unity law' took effect.

MAC warns of unity law dangers
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-07-04
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Chiu Chui-cheng, head of the Mainland Affairs Council, commented on the implications of free trips offered to Taiwanese by China.

Free trips are suspect: MAC
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-06-29
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Mainland Affairs Council Minister Chiu Chui-cheng said the government refuses to accept Beijing’s 'endgame of unifying with Taiwan.'

China’s newest aircraft carrier sails through Taiwan Strait, MND says
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-06-24
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Chiu Chui-cheng stated that the investigation into Yao's actions would determine if she broke the law.

Taitung commissioner’s Straits Forum video still under investigation
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-06-19
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Chiu Chui-cheng stated that the legal loopholes plaguing Li’s case would be closed in anticipation of the upcoming elections.

EDITORIAL: A lack of legal clarity
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-03-07
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Chiu Chui-cheng is the MAC Minister who commented on Li's qualifications.

Council to contest Li’s eligibility as legislator
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-03-05
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Chiu Chui-cheng is the Mainland Affairs Council Minister who criticized the TAO's investigation into Liu Shyh-fang's nephew.

TAO probe of Liu Shyh-fang nephew harms ties: MAC
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-03-03
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MAC Minister Chiu Chui-cheng stated that the 10-year registered citizenship requirement should be calculated from the completion of the naturalization process.

Premier Cho issues caution over Li Zhenxiu
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-02-26
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Mainland Affairs Council Minister Chiu Chui-cheng urged Taiwanese businesspeople to exercise caution in managing geopolitical and economic risks.

NSB forms task force to prevent foreign election interference
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-02-24
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Chiu Chui-cheng is the MAC Minister who discussed the requirements for Chinese nationals regarding Taiwanese citizenship.

Issues over China-born lawmaker swirl
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-02-12
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Chiu Chui-cheng, the Mainland Affairs Council Minister, stated that the government will not accept the '15 shared recommendations' by the KMT and CCP think tanks.

CCP-KMT text unacceptable, minister says
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-02-04
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Chiu Chui-cheng said the KMT’s participation ignored what he described as growing hostility from Beijing.

Speeches by KMT and CCP align at forum in Beijing
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-02-04
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Mainland Affairs Council Minister Chiu Chui-cheng warned Taiwanese about the risks of obtaining Chinese passports.

Minister warns Taiwanese about Chinese passports
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-01-13
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Mainland Affairs Council Minister Chiu Chui-cheng stated that Canada is a democratic country.

President Lai thanks Canada for its support
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-01-13
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Chiu Chui-cheng, the Mainland Affairs Council Minister, commented on China's menacing remarks about Shen.

IPAC vows to combat China’s moves
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-11-12
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Chiu Chui-cheng is the MAC Minister who is being summoned for a question-and-answer session.

MAC report highlights China’s economic woes
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-11-11
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Chiu Chui-cheng, the MAC Minister, made a statement regarding the increase in detentions of Taiwanese by Chinese authorities.

China triples detentions of Taiwanese
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-11-04
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Cho Jung Tai

Chiu Chui-cheng is the MAC Minister who criticized Chinese authorities for their narrative on Taiwan.

China’s ‘unification benefits’ hold no appeal for Taiwanese: MAC
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-10-25
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Wang Yi

Chiu Chui-cheng is the Mainland Affairs Council Minister who spoke about China's meddling in Taiwan's politics.

Unite and fight China’s meddling: MAC minister
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-10-17
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Willy Lam

Mainland Affairs Council Minister Chiu Chui-cheng in his closing speech at the dialogue said that China poses the greatest threat to peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.

Taiwan to fortify defense industry: Lai
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-10-09
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Chiu Chui-cheng said that China poses the greatest threat to peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.

Lai reiterates aim for 5% GDP defense spending
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-10-09
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Chiu Chui-cheng, the Mainland Affairs Council Minister, reported a rise in cases of Taiwanese missing in China.

Cases of Taiwanese missing in China rise
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-10-02
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