Allegations of compulsory identification documentation under Chinese control, as reported by Pa Chiung
In a shocking revelation, YouTuber Wen Tzu-yu, known as Pa Chiung online, exposed a potential scheme where Taiwanese individuals are allegedly being forced to apply for Chinese national identification documents when they cannot repay loans at pawn shops.
Pa Chiung stated in a video that since April, he and his team have uncovered 10 cases of people in similar situations. One of the individuals featured in the video, a resident of Kaoshiung, explained that a pawn shop he borrowed money from suggested he borrow from a bank in China's Fujian Province when he was unable to repay the loan.
The resident was told that having a Chinese ID would give him a higher borrowing ceiling. To facilitate this, the man mentioned that the Telegram messaging app was the favored method of communication between him and the pawn shop.
National Cheng Kung University professor Hung Ching-fu has expressed concern over the loopholes in Taiwan's national security revealed by the reports. Hung reinforces Beijing's arguments that "Taiwanese are thinking of their motherland" with such tactics, according to him. He also fears that China's psychological warfare against Taiwan could intensify with more people holding Chinese IDs.
The scheme might involve Chinese village officials, bank employees, and Taiwanese intermediaries. China continues to use such tactics to increase the number of Taiwanese with Chinese IDs, especially young people, according to Hung.
Pa Chiung's team plans to give the information to the authorities, but there has been no official investigation into the matter as of yet. It is important to note that there is no credible or verified information indicating that Taiwanese citizens are forced to apply for Chinese national identification documents when they cannot repay loans at pawn shops.
However, if this claim were true, it could be highly sensitive because it could be seen as an erosion of Taiwan's sovereignty. It might also enable Beijing to gather personal data on Taiwanese citizens, potentially for intelligence or political leverage. This could raise fears of surveillance, identity control, and undermine Taiwan's demographic and political autonomy.
If you require accurate details regarding Taiwan-China relations, loan collaterals, or national ID policies, please specify to refine the search or rely on verified governmental sources. Professor Hung has expressed his concerns, highlighting the need for a thorough investigation into this matter.
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