TAIPEI (TVBS News) — China's Taiwan Work Office (國台辦) on Monday (Oct. 14) announced the inclusion of Puma Shen (沈伯洋), a legislator from the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP, 民進黨), and Robert Hsing-cheng Tsao (曹興誠), founder of United Microelectronics (聯華電子), on the list of "Taiwan independence" diehards.
The office cited their actions allegedly threatening peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. Also, the Kuma Academy (黑熊學院), a Taiwanese civil defense organization led by Shen, also faces repercussions.
Chen Binhua (陳斌華), a spokesperson for the office, accused Shen of actively promoting "Taiwan independence" ideology. He claimed the academy uses "lectures," "outdoor drills," and even "family activities" to nurture "violent Taiwan independence elements."
Moreover, the office accused Tsao of financially supporting the Kuma Academy and investing in film and television projects with "Taiwan independence" themes.
Chen stated these activities severely undermine the shared interests of compatriots on both sides of the strait and the fundamental interests of the Chinese nation.
In response, China imposed sanctions on Shen, Tsao, and the Kuma Academy, barring their entry into China, Hong Kong, and Macau and restricting their cooperation with Chinese organizations.
Previously, the office had labeled Wellington Li-hsiung Koo (顧立雄), Hsiao Bi-khim (蕭美琴), and others as "Taiwan independence" diehards.