Deng Wan-hua

public official

Deng Wan-hua is a former village chief in Fuli, Taiwan, who was recently dismissed from her position due to her alleged Chinese nationality. Originally from Sichuan, China, she moved to Taiwan in 1997 after marrying a Taiwanese citizen and had obtained her Taiwanese identity card 17 years ago. Her case highlights the complexities of nationality laws in Taiwan, particularly in light of new regulations that require Chinese nationals to renounce their Chinese passports to obtain residency. Deng has publicly stated that she does not hold Chinese nationality, arguing that the government's actions are coercive and politically motivated.