Source: Republic of China Taiwan
MOFA response to false and threatening remarks made by China’s Taiwan Affairs Office against Taiwan Legislator Shen
November 14, 2025The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) solemnly condemns and refutes the false claims and threatening statements made by China’s Taiwan Affairs Office on November 14 against Taiwan Legislator Puma Shen following his attendance at a hearing of the German Bundestag Committee on Human Rights and Humanitarian Aid. The hearing focused on disinformation by autocratic states and their aim of weakening democracy and threatening human rights.MOFA solemnly reiterates that neither the Republic of China (Taiwan) nor the People’s Republic of China is subordinate to the other and that China has no jurisdiction over Taiwan. MOFA urges China to act in accordance with its status as a great power. Attempting to exert long-arm jurisdiction and engage in cross-border persecution of free people from other countries is unacceptable to the international community and deeply angers the people of Taiwan. This behavior is also detrimental to the peaceful and positive development of cross-strait relations and will only serve to further alienate the Taiwan people.MOFA reaffirms that in response to China’s threats of employing extraterritorial jurisdiction and cross-border suppression, Taiwan’s relevant government agencies have enhanced already close coordination; strengthened cooperation with the international community; and bolstered the emergency response and assistance mechanisms of overseas missions to ensure the safety of Taiwan nationals abroad.