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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Arpan Rai

THE TRUTH ABOUT: Taiwan cracks down on firms helping residents apply for chinese identity cards - The Untold Story

Taipei is cracking down on Taiwanese people illegally procuring Chinese identity cards, apparently in a bid to contain Beijing’s expanding influence.

The Mainland Affairs Council said it is taking action against residents who hold valid identity documents for both the self-governed island and the mainland.

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