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Taiwan Renews China Travel Warning After Taiwanese Nurse Questioned in Tibet

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Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council has renewed its warning about traveling to China after a Taiwanese nurse said he was questioned by Chinese state security personnel during a trip to Tibet. According to the nurse, officials conducted an hour-long background check—asking about his political views, links to the military and government, and whether he supported unification with China. Mainland Affairs Council Deputy Minister Liang Wen-chieh said the case reflects a broader risk facing Taiwanese visitors in China. The council’s spokesperson added that the incident was not an isolated case and urged travelers to be aware of potential checks and questioning.

China Travel Warning

REPORTER:  
Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council renewed its warning about travelling to China after a Taiwanese nurse said he was questioned by Chinese officials on a trip to Tibet.

Liang Wen-chieh (DEPUTY MINISTER, MAINLAND AFFAIRS COUNCIL):  
The person posted online to tell fellow citizens that despite China’s continued policies to attract Taiwanese visitors people must understand that traveling in China subjects you to questioning or checks. That’s a fact. Just because you haven't experienced it doesn't mean it doesn't happen.

REPORTER:  
The Mainland Affairs Council spokesperson said the case was not an isolated incident. The nurse said Chinese state security personnel subjected him to an hour-long background check. This included questioning him about his political views, ties to the military and government, and whether he supported unification with China. Officials say the incident highlights the risks Taiwanese may face when traveling in China.