Liang Wen-chieh

Liang Wen-chieh

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Liang Wen-chieh is a spokesperson for the Mainland Affairs Council in Taiwan. He was mentioned in relation to the tragic gas explosion at the Shin Kong Mitsukoshi department store, as he outlined the council's efforts to assist the family of a Macau family who were affected by the incident.

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Liang Wen-chieh, the MAC Deputy Minister, stated that the Taiwan Youth e-Family platform contravenes Taiwanese laws.

MAC blocks China’s youth platform
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-08-06
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MAC Deputy Minister Liang Wen-chieh mentioned that Yao’s comments during the forum did not address larger political issues.

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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MAC Deputy Minister Liang Wen-chieh said the ruling would have a tremendous impact on investigations of national security cases in the future.

Chinese spouse to lose residency after ruling
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-07-23
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Zhou Manzhi
Zhou Manzhi

Liang Wen-chieh, a spokesman for the Mainland Affairs Council, reported on the interrogation of Taiwanese police officers in China.

Two police officers report of interrogation in China
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-07-16
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Liang Wen-chieh is the Deputy Minister and spokesman of the Mainland Affairs Council who reported on the cases of Taiwanese detained in China.

Cases of Taiwanese detained, missing in China rising rapidly
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-07-12
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Liang Wen-chieh, the Deputy Minister and spokesman of the Mainland Affairs Council, reported on the missing Taiwanese in China.

Ten Taiwanese missing in China, MAC reports
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-07-10
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Liang Wen-chieh is the Deputy Minister and spokesman of the Mainland Affairs Council in Taiwan.

Ten more Taiwanese reported missing in China
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-07-10
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Liang Wen-chieh stated that the council would review the system used to screen arrivals from Hong Kong and Macau.

Activists urge stricter entry screens
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-07-09
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Deputy minister Liang Wen-chieh attributed remarks to the Mainland Affairs Council regarding the risks Taiwanese people faced travelling to China.

China’s ethnic unity law denounced as ‘forced assimilation’ by rights groups | China
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-07-02
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Liang Wen-chieh sparked further controversy with his remarks about atemoya's dependence on Beijing's goodwill.

China atemoya plan stirs Taiwan trade dispute
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-06-20
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Liang Wen-chieh is mentioned as the Deputy Minister of the Mainland Affairs Council.

Survey finds over 80 percent reject ‘one China’ policy
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-05-28
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Liang Wen-chieh is the MAC Deputy Minister who advised people to confirm their nationality status.

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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Liang Wen-chieh is the Deputy Minister of the Mainland Affairs Council.

China increases military spending by 7 percent
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-03-05
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Liang Wen-chieh defended the government’s position regarding the ban on Chinese officials entering Taiwan.

MAC reiterates ban on Chinese officials
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-02-26
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MAC Deputy Minister Liang Wen-chieh said the premier’s warning was understandable and should be followed accordingly.

Premier Cho issues caution over Li Zhenxiu
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-02-26
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Liang Wen-chieh is the Deputy Minister of the Mainland Affairs Council who commented on Li Zhenxiu's case.

Li Zhenxiu’s documents 'unusual,’ but decision lies with legislature: MAC
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-02-24
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Li Zhenxiu
Li Zhenxiu

Liang Wen-chieh, the MAC Deputy Minister, commented on the process of renouncing nationality and the requirements involved.

TPP’s Li ‘authorizes’ MAC to handle China processes
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-02-13
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Li Zhengxiu
Li Zhengxiu

Liang Wen-chieh is the Deputy Minister of the Mainland Affairs Council who clarified the council's stance on Li Zhengxiu's citizenship issues.

Issues over China-born lawmaker swirl
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-02-12
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Mainland Affairs Council Deputy Minister Liang Wen-chieh speaks to reporters in Taipei yesterday.

Beijing travel decision a political move, MAC says
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-02-06
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Hsiao Hsu Tsen

Mainland Affairs Council Deputy Minister Liang Wen-chieh said the Act Governing Relations Between the People of the Taiwan Area and the Mainland Area stipulates that Chinese spouses have the right to run for public office.

Ministry to limit legislator amid nationality controversy
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-02-05
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Liang Wen-chieh, the Deputy Minister and spokesman of the Mainland Affairs Council, provided details about the questioning of Taiwanese prosecutors by Chinese state security.

Two prosecutors questioned by Chinese state security in Henan: MAC
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-01-29
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Liang Wen-chieh, Deputy Minister and spokesman of the Mainland Affairs Council, commented on the founding of a new communist group in Taiwan.

MAC reacts to founding of new communist group
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-01-25
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Leon Trotsky

Liang Wen-chieh is the MAC Deputy Minister who commented on Chen's statement about her origins.

EDITORIAL: Vigilance requires being informed
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-01-22
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MAC Deputy Minister and spokesman Liang Wen-chieh said it was urgent and necessary to pass the amendments to deter China’s intensifying intervention in politics in Taiwan.

Revision of Anti-infiltration Act urgent, MAC says
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-01-12
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Mainland Affairs Council Deputy Minister Liang Wen-chieh speaks to legislators at a committee meeting at the legislature in Taipei today.

Evidence of infiltration difficult, but law still ‘useful’: MAC
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2026-01-12
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MAC Deputy Minister Liang Wen-chieh said the summit should focus on municipal exchanges.

Taipei-Shanghai summit to focus on jobs, water
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-12-11
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Chiang Wan An
Chiang Wan An

Liang Wen-chieh, MAC Deputy Minister and spokesman, stated that the proposed changes followed many rounds of discussions.

Ministry outlines planned China travel rule changes
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-12-11
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Mainland Affairs Council Deputy Minister and spokesman Liang Wen-chieh spoke to reporters about China's military activities around Taiwan.

MAC defends NT$1.25tn defense spending plan
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-11-27
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Liang Wen-chieh emphasized the importance of loyalty in the Nationality Act amendments.

Nationality Act must consider loyalty: MAC
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-11-20
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Liang Wen-chieh is the Deputy Minister of Mainland Affairs Council who spoke at a news conference.

China issues bounties for influencers
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-11-13
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