The Taiwan Affairs Office (TAO) introduced the investigation and punishment of the relatives of stubborn Taiwanese independence elements who hold positions in mainland China for personal gain.

On the morning of March 4th, the Taiwan Affairs Office held a routine press conference. A reporter asked about the progress of the investigation into the relatives of the stubborn "Taiwan independence" individual Liu Shifang investing for profit in mainland China and providing political donations. What specific punitive measures will be taken in the future? Will the restrictions on the stubborn "Taiwan independence" individuals and their affiliated businesses and sponsors be further expanded and strengthened? The spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office, Zhang Han, stated that based on facts and laws, they will take all necessary measures to severely crack down on the stubborn "Taiwan independence" individuals and those who support them, and will not allow people who support "Taiwan independence" and undermine cross-strait relations to make money in mainland China while causing trouble. The punitive measures are only aimed at a few stubborn "Taiwan independence" individuals and their affiliated businesses and sponsors, not the majority of Taiwanese compatriots. They will continue to actively promote cross-strait exchanges and cooperation, do more practical and good things for Taiwanese compatriots, and constantly enhance the interests and well-being of Taiwanese compatriots.