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 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

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
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

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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Liang Wen-chieh, the MAC Deputy Minister, reported that a large majority of Taiwanese oppose unification with China.

EDITORIAL: If you want peace, prepare for war
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-10-30
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MAC Deputy Minister Liang Wen-chieh told a news conference that Qian’s permanent residency and household registration were revoked in accordance with the law.

Immigration agency revokes household registration of Chinese spouse
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-10-30
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Liang Wen-chieh, MAC deputy head and spokesperson, warned the public against complying with Beijing's bounty notices.

MAC warns against cooperating with TAO Facebook ‘bounty’ posts
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-10-24
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Liang Wen-chieh, Deputy Minister and spokesman of the Mainland Affairs Council, stated that the government prohibits civil servants from joining activities organized by Beijing celebrating the so-called 'retrocession' of Taiwan.

China to celebrate 80th anniversary of ‘retrocession’
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-10-22
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Liang Wen-chieh, the Deputy Minister and spokesperson of the Mainland Affairs Council, issued warnings regarding activities organized by Beijing celebrating the retrocession of Taiwan.

Council issues warnings ahead of holiday
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-10-16
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Liang Wen-chieh is the Deputy Minister of the Mainland Affairs Council who commented on Wang Zhian's case.

Reporter seeking ban lift must prove himself: MAC
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-10-10
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Liang Wen-chieh, deputy head of Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council, refuted Lam’s claim at a news briefing.

Military expert rebuts claim 4-5 Chinese subs could blockade Taiwan
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-10-09
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Mainland Affairs Council Deputy Minister Liang Wen-chieh was allegedly surveilled by Huang's media teams.

Minister’s driver reports ‘media team’ secret tailing
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-10-09
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Liang Wen-chieh is the Deputy Minister and spokesperson for the Mainland Affairs Council.

MAC lifts ban for some influencers
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-10-03
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