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Shi Bangfan | |
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| Native name | 石邦藩 |
| Born | August 12, 1901 Qiancheng, Hunan, Qing China (now Jishou, Hunan, China) |
| Died | 1984 (aged 82–83) Taipei, Taiwan |
| Allegiance |  Republic of China Republic of China (Taiwan) United States |
| Service | Republic of China Air Force |
| Years of service | 1921–1949 |
| Rank |  Colonel |
| Battles / wars | |
| Awards | Star Order Medal Wound Honor Medal |
In this article for Wikipedia: Liu Zhenyia Incident
In 2025, Taiwanese YouTuber Bajiong and others reported Mainland Chinese spouse and internet celebrity Liu Zhenyia for promoting military unification rhetoric on her YouTube and Douyin channels. The Republic of China (ROC) National Immigration Agency determined that her actions violated the Act Governing Relations between the People of the Taiwan Area and the Mainland Area and related regulations. Consequently, her dependent residence permit in Taiwan was revoked, and she was ordered to leave the country within a specified period, with a five-year ban on reapplying for residency. Liu became the first Mainland Chinese spouse to face such a penalty. Concurrently, the Immigration Agency launched an investigation into similar cases, resulting in penalties for two additional violators in March."獨！中配小微、恩綺3/31前得離境 鄰居：每天在直播" [Exclusive: Mainland Chinese Spouses Xiao Wei, Enqi Must Leave by March 31; Neighbors Say They Livestream Daily]. Yahoo News (in Chinese). March 24, 2025. Archived from the original on April 10, 2025. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
Background
Liu Zhenyia, born in Hunan, People's Republic of China, is a Mainland Chinese spouse and internet celebrity in Taiwan, known by her online alias Yaya. Through her marriage to a Taiwanese citizen and her children, she obtained permanent residency in Taiwan but had not yet acquired ROC citizenship."網傳「陸配『亞亞』取得台灣身分後離婚，回中國再婚讓配偶也取得台灣身分，並讓雙親、子女來台依親」？" [Rumor: Mainland Spouse ‘Yaya’ Obtained Taiwan ID, Divorced, Remarried in China, and Brought Spouse and Family to Taiwan?]. Archived from the original on April 1, 2025. Retrieved March 26, 2025.TVBS. "亞亞2度婚姻 「依親」居留台當抖音、YT網紅" [Yaya’s Two Marriages: Residing in Taiwan as Dependent, Becomes Douyin, YouTube Influencer]. TVBS (in Chinese). Retrieved March 12, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)SET News (March 12, 2025). "陸配網紅「亞亞」2度結婚！返陸再嫁後 又回台依親居留" [Mainland Spouse Influencer ‘Yaya’ Married Twice! Returned to China, Remarried, Then Resided in Taiwan as Dependent]. SETN (in Chinese). Retrieved March 12, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Due to her ties to Taiwan, she served as a cultural exchange advisor for Heilongjiang Province and as an ambassador for cross-strait youth exchanges. Operating under the name "Yaya in Taiwan," she maintained long-term video channels on YouTube and Douyin, where her content frequently promoted themes such as "Chinese unification," "One family across the strait," and "Military unification of Taiwan." Often appearing alongside her ROC-citizen daughter, "Little Angelica," her activities drew significant attention in Taiwanese society.Zhang Junhao (March 11, 2025). "起底囂張陸配「亞亞」公然宣傳武統 移民署出手廢居台許可" [Exposing Arrogant Mainland Spouse ‘Yaya’ Publicly Promoting Military Unification; Immigration Agency Revokes Residency Permit]. ETtoday (in Chinese). Retrieved March 12, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
The ROC (Taiwan) National Security Law, revised in 1991, removed provisions targeting actions that undermine the national system or propagate for adversaries, focusing "national security" on specific actions rather than broad speech to better protect freedom of expression.National Laws Database (March 31, 2025). "國家安全法" [National Security Law]. National Laws Database CNA (in Chinese). Archived from the original on April 1, 2025. Retrieved March 31, 2025. The International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), domesticated in Taiwan through the 2009 Act to Implement the ICCPR and ICESCR, stipulates in Article 20(1) that any propaganda advocating war must be prohibited by law. While Article 19 of the ICCPR guarantees freedom of expression, restrictions are permitted for reasons of national security or public order, provided they meet criteria of legality, legitimate aim, necessity, proportionality, and non-discrimination.National Laws Database (March 31, 2025). "公民與政治權利國際公約" [International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights]. National Laws Database CNA (in Chinese). Archived from the original on March 15, 2024. Retrieved March 31, 2025.
Under regulations governing Mainland Chinese residency, such as Article 18 of the Cross-Strait Relations Act, authorities may revoke residence permits if there is sufficient evidence of a threat to national security or social stability.National Laws Database (March 31, 2025). "臺灣地區與大陸地區人民關係條例" [Act Governing Relations between the People of the Taiwan Area and the Mainland Area]. National Laws Database CNA (in Chinese). Archived from the original on May 7, 2021. Retrieved March 31, 2025.National Laws Database (March 31, 2025). "大陸地區人民在臺灣地區依親居留長期居留或定居許可辦法" [Regulations on Mainland Chinese Applying for Dependent, Long-Term Residence, or Settlement in Taiwan]. National Laws Database CNA (in Chinese). Archived from the original on April 15, 2021. Retrieved March 31, 2025. Typically, a five-year ban on reapplying follows such a revocation.National Immigration Agency (August 3, 2012). "大陸地區人民申請在臺灣地區依親居留長期居留或定居案件經不予許可撤銷或廢止許可不許可再申請期間處理原則 (QD05)" [Principles for Handling Cases Where Mainland Chinese Applications for Dependent, Long-Term Residence, or Settlement in Taiwan Are Denied, Revoked, or Prohibited from Reapplication (QD05)]. Immigration Agency. Archived from the original on September 22, 2023. Retrieved April 1, 2025.
Incident Details
In March 2025, following a report by influencer Bajiong alleging that Liu Zhenyia’s public statements posed a threat to national security, the National Immigration Agency summoned Liu on March 4 to provide a statement.Zhang Yurou (March 12, 2025). "「亞亞在台灣」統戰言論遭驅逐出境 反共網紅八炯：我檢舉的" [‘Yaya in Taiwan’ Deported for United Front Rhetoric, Anti-Communist Influencer Bajiong: I Reported Her]. FTV News (in Chinese). Retrieved March 12, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) On March 11, pursuant to Article 14, Paragraph 1, Item 4 of the "Regulations on Mainland Chinese Applying for Dependent, Long-Term Residence, or Settlement in Taiwan," her dependent residence permit was revoked, and she was barred from reapplying for five years.National Immigration Agency, National Immigration Agency. "網紅公然發表武統言論 移民署：嚴厲譴責並依法處置" [Influencer Publicly Promotes Military Unification; Immigration Agency Condemns and Takes Legal Action]. National Immigration Agency A01050000A (in Chinese). Retrieved March 27, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)Liberty Times (March 12, 2025). "中配網紅「亞亞」正式廢止居留 驅逐出境、自行離境待裁定" [Mainland Spouse Influencer ‘Yaya’ Residency Revoked, Deportation or Voluntary Departure Pending]. Liberty Times (in Chinese). Archived from the original on March 19, 2025. Retrieved March 27, 2025.Central News Agency (March 11, 2025). "陸配網紅「亞亞在台灣」遭約談 移民署：涉武統言論被檢舉" [Mainland Spouse Influencer ‘Yaya in Taiwan’ Summoned; Immigration Agency: Reported for Military Unification Remarks]. CNA (in Chinese). Archived from the original on April 9, 2025. Retrieved March 27, 2025.Central News Agency (March 12, 2025). "陸配網紅「亞亞在台灣」居留許可遭廢 移民署維護國安有前例" [Mainland Spouse Influencer ‘Yaya in Taiwan’ Residency Revoked; Immigration Agency Sets Precedent for National Security]. CNA (in Chinese). Archived from the original on March 13, 2025. Retrieved March 12, 2025. On March 15, Liu uploaded a video claiming her permitted stay in Taiwan was reduced from six months to ten days. The Immigration Agency clarified that no six-month stay was ever approved.Qiu Fucai (March 16, 2025). "移民署廢陸配亞亞居留許可 要求10日內離境" [Immigration Agency Revokes Mainland Spouse Yaya’s Residency Permit, Orders Departure Within 10 Days]. PBS News PNN (in Chinese). Archived from the original on March 16, 2025. Retrieved March 27, 2025.Qiu Fucai (March 16, 2025). "移民署廢陸配亞亞居留許可 要求10日內離境" [Immigration Agency Revokes Mainland Spouse Yaya’s Residency Permit, Orders Departure Within 10 Days]. PBS News PNN (in Chinese). Retrieved March 28, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
On March 21, Liu filed for a stay of execution, which the Taipei High Administrative Court rejected the same evening.Central News Agency (March 21, 2025). "「亞亞在台灣」聲請停止執行限期離境 法院駁回" [‘Yaya in Taiwan’ Requests Stay of Deportation Order, Court Rejects]. CNA (in Chinese). Archived from the original on April 10, 2025. Retrieved March 28, 2025. After the rejection, Liu appealed on March 24 and, in an interview with TVBS, denied any intention to leave Taiwan.TVBS. "獨／離境期就是明天 「亞亞」最新發聲：我沒錯、不主動離開" [Exclusive: Departure Deadline Tomorrow, ‘Yaya’ Speaks Out: I Did Nothing Wrong, Won’t Leave Voluntarily]. TVBS (in Chinese). Retrieved March 28, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) On March 27, the Supreme Administrative Court dismissed her appeal.Central News Agency (March 27, 2025). "陸配亞亞興訟阻限期離境敗訴 法院：不符停止執行要件" [Mainland Spouse Yaya Loses Lawsuit to Block Deportation Order, Court: Does Not Meet Stay Requirements]. CNA (in Chinese). Retrieved March 28, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Her husband, Huang Guan-hong, and their three children also filed for a stay, which was rejected by the Taipei High Administrative Court on March 25.Central News Agency (March 25, 2025). "陸配亞亞丈夫聲請停止執行限期離境 法院駁回" [Mainland Spouse Yaya’s Husband Requests Stay of Deportation Order, Court Rejects]. CNA (in Chinese). Retrieved March 28, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)United Daily News. "陸配亞亞談武統「寶島插滿五星旗」今將出境 老公聲請停止執行也被駁回" [Mainland Spouse Yaya Talks Military Unification, ‘Treasure Island Full of Five-Star Flags,’ Faces Deportation Today; Husband’s Stay Request Also Rejected]. United Daily News (in Chinese). Retrieved March 28, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
On the morning of March 25, Liu held a press conference, urging the public to address the Immigration Agency’s alleged abuse of power and requesting the revocation of the administrative penalty to prevent family separation.Chen Boyu (March 25, 2025). "中配亞亞離境期限將至 控移民署濫權盼撤銷處分" [Mainland Spouse Yaya Faces Deportation Deadline, Accuses Immigration Agency of Abuse, Seeks Penalty Revocation]. PBS News PNN (in Chinese). Archived from the original on March 25, 2025. Retrieved March 25, 2025. She emphasized advocating for peaceful unification rather than military force.China Times (March 26, 2025). "亞亞囑兒女 你們是台灣孩子" [Yaya Instructs Children: You Are Taiwan’s Children]. China Times (in Chinese). Retrieved March 26, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) In an interview with Eastern Television, she stated her children were born in Taiwan and denied allegations of sham marriage or human trafficking.Eastern Television. "獨家／駁假結婚！亞亞專訪：與老公自由戀愛「每一步都真實」" [Exclusive: Denying Sham Marriage! Yaya Interview: Free Love with Husband, ‘Every Step Authentic’]. Eastern Television (in Chinese). Retrieved March 28, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) To avoid a legal violation that could affect future visits to Taiwan, Liu followed the advice of lawyer Ye Qingyuan and departed Taiwan from Taipei Songshan Airport that evening.China Times (March 26, 2025). "亞亞囑兒女 你們是台灣孩子" [Yaya Instructs Children: You Are Taiwan’s Children]. China Times (in Chinese). Retrieved March 26, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) However, after her flight landed at Fuzhou Changle International Airport, Liu’s whereabouts became unknown.Central News Agency (March 26, 2025). "亞亞返陸 在福州機場被疑似便衣人員帶走去向不明" [Yaya Returns to Mainland, Taken by Suspected Plainclothes Personnel at Fuzhou Airport, Whereabouts Unknown]. CNA (in Chinese). Archived from the original on April 3, 2025. Retrieved March 26, 2025. Unverified rumors circulated about a double or secret agent.TVBS. "亞亞返中疑被調包！恐怖內幕曝 「耳朵變樣」驚見2差異" [Yaya Suspected of Being Swapped in China Airport! Shocking Details Revealed, ‘Ear Shape Changed’ Shows Two Differences]. TVBS (in Chinese). Retrieved March 26, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)Formosa Television (March 26, 2025). "正牌亞亞在中國機場被掉包？網曬「1驚人對比」嚇爛：這是替身吧" [Real Yaya Swapped at China Airport? Netizens Reveal ‘One Shocking Comparison,’ Stunned: Is This a Double?]. FTV News (in Chinese). Archived from the original on March 29, 2025. Retrieved March 26, 2025.Zheng Weihao (March 26, 2025). "快訊/陸配「亞亞」在大陸機場疑遭調包！網揭「2大差異」" [Breaking: Mainland Spouse ‘Yaya’ Suspected of Being Swapped at China Airport! Netizens Reveal ‘Two Major Differences’]. CTI News (in Chinese). Archived from the original on March 30, 2025. Retrieved March 26, 2025.TVBS. "亞亞落地突被「包抄帶走」！神秘黑衣人起底 她驚爆：是特務" [Yaya ‘Ambushed and Taken Away’ Upon Landing! Mysterious Men in Black Exposed, She Shocks: They’re Agents]. TVBS (in Chinese). Archived from the original on March 28, 2025. Retrieved March 29, 2025.
On March 26, the ROC National Immigration Agency announced similar cases involving Mainland Chinese spouses "Xiao Wei" and "Enqi," who made statements such as "Taiwan’s streets are full of five-star red flags" and "PLA exercises demonstrate strong military power and firm commitment to safeguarding national sovereignty."National Immigration Agency, National Immigration Agency. "中國大陸配偶「小微」及「恩綺」發布影片鼓吹武統與戰爭侵略言論 移民署：已廢止居留許可並依法要求限期離境，逾期則強制出境" [Mainland Chinese Spouses ‘Xiao Wei’ and ‘Enqi’ Posted Videos Promoting Military Unification and War; Immigration Agency: Residency Permits Revoked, Ordered to Leave by Deadline or Face Deportation]. National Immigration Agency A01050000A (in Chinese). Archived from the original on March 28, 2025. Retrieved March 26, 2025. After notifying the individuals to provide statements and consulting with the Mainland Affairs Council, the agency revoked their dependent and long-term residence permits, ordering them to leave by March 31.Central News Agency (March 26, 2025). "陸配恩綺、小微涉鼓吹武統 移民署：限3/31前出境" [Mainland Spouses Enqi, Xiao Wei Promote Military Unification; Immigration Agency: Must Leave by March 31]. CNA (in Chinese). Archived from the original on April 3, 2025. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
On the afternoon of March 28, Xiao Wei and Enqi, accompanied by their Taiwanese husbands, protested in front of the Presidential Office, displaying a banner reading "Return Our Mothers’ Rights" and submitting a petition addressed to the president.NOWnews (March 28, 2025). "獨／「武統中配」小微、恩綺現身了 直擊衝總統府做這件事" [Exclusive: ‘Military Unification Mainland Spouses’ Xiao Wei, Enqi Appear, Spotted Protesting at Presidential Office]. NOWnews (in Chinese). Archived from the original on April 1, 2025. Retrieved March 28, 2025.Central News Agency (March 28, 2025). "陸配小微、恩綺遭限期離境 總統府前陳情拉布條" [Mainland Spouses Xiao Wei, Enqi Face Deportation Deadline, Protest with Banner at Presidential Office]. CNA (in Chinese). Archived from the original on March 30, 2025. Retrieved March 29, 2025.NOWnews (March 29, 2025). "獨／承認台灣主權？「武統中配」小微、恩綺離台倒數衝這7警包圍" [Exclusive: Acknowledging Taiwan’s Sovereignty? ‘Military Unification Mainland Spouses’ Xiao Wei, Enqi Protest Amid Seven Police Officers]. NOWnews (in Chinese). Archived from the original on March 29, 2025. Retrieved March 29, 2025. A week later, both departed Taiwan. The PRC’s Taiwan Affairs Office reiterated its dissatisfaction, claiming the handling infringed on the marriage and parental rights of Mainland spouses.Central News Agency (April 1, 2025). "陸配小微、恩綺離台 國台辦：踐踏兩岸婚姻群體權利" [Mainland Spouses Xiao Wei, Enqi Leave Taiwan; Taiwan Affairs Office: Trampling Rights of Cross-Strait Marriage Community]. CNA (in Chinese). Retrieved May 4, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
Subsequent Developments
In April 2025, the Immigration Agency notified Mainland Chinese spouses with residency or household registration in Taiwan to submit notarized proof of loss of original household registration within three months, or face revocation of their Taiwan household registration."陸配被要求補件惹議 移民署：奉公守法的人不需過度擔心" [Mainland Spouses Required to Submit Documents Sparks Controversy; Immigration Agency: Law-Abiding Individuals Need Not Worry]. United Daily News (in Chinese). Retrieved April 10, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
On April 4, Liu Zhenyia, in Shenzhen, China, gave an interview to the CCP-affiliated People’s Daily’s Global People, detailing how she was "hunted" by the DPP government. Liu stated, "This crackdown started with me," but maintained, "Taiwan independence is a dead end.""陆配"亚亚"：我被"台独"分子赶回大陆始末" [Mainland Spouse ‘Yaya’: How I Was Forced Back to the Mainland by ‘Taiwan Independence’ Elements]. Tencent News (in Chinese). April 11, 2025. Archived from the original on April 15, 2025. Retrieved April 15, 2025."返國後接受陸媒專訪！陸配「亞亞」轟遭綠政府獵殺 曝兒被問「是不是來洗人口」" [After Returning to China, Mainland Spouse ‘Yaya’ Interviewed by Chinese Media, Slams DPP Government’s ‘Hunt,’ Reveals Son Questioned About ‘Human Trafficking’]. United Daily News (in Chinese). April 14, 2025.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
On May 13, Liu posted her first Douyin video since her deportation, claiming Taiwan is a province of China and criticizing the DPP government, stating, "Taiwan has no right to deport any Chinese person from Chinese territory.""離台45天後首發聲！中配網紅「亞亞」拍影片喊：台灣沒資格遣返中國人" [First Statement 45 Days After Leaving Taiwan! Mainland Spouse Influencer ‘Yaya’ Releases Video Claiming: Taiwan Has No Right to Deport Chinese]. Yahoo News (in Chinese). May 14, 2025.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
Cross-Strait Official Responses
People’s Republic of China
Regarding the Liu Zhenyia incident, the Taiwan Affairs Office criticized the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) on March 12 for "hypocrisy and double standards," harming cross-strait sentiments, and labeled influencer Bajiong as a "despicable opportunist" who "will face severe punishment."Xie Qiwen (March 12, 2025). "陸配網紅發表武統言論 移民署廢止居留許可、安排出境" [Mainland Spouse Influencer Promotes Military Unification, Immigration Agency Revokes Residency, Arranges Departure]. PBS News PNN (in Chinese). Retrieved March 25, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)"中配遭八炯檢舉鼓吹「武統」 國台辦怒吐16字嗆：必遭嚴懲" [Mainland Spouse Reported by Bajiong for Promoting ‘Military Unification,’ Taiwan Affairs Office Fires Back with 16-Word Rebuke: Will Face Severe Punishment]. Up Media. Archived from the original on April 5, 2025. Retrieved March 25, 2025. On March 26, spokesperson Chen Binhua reiterated that the DPP, while claiming to uphold "freedom, rule of law, and human rights," abused judicial measures to oppress cross-strait marriage communities, causing family separations and violating ethics."陆配"亚亚"遭民进党当局取消依亲居留资格已被迫离台，国台办回应" [Mainland Spouse ‘Yaya’ Residency Revoked by DPP Authorities, Forced to Leave Taiwan, Taiwan Affairs Office Responds]. Global Times (in Chinese). Archived from the original on April 1, 2025. Retrieved March 26, 2025.Central News Agency (March 26, 2025). "國台辦批欺凌兩岸婚姻 陸委會：武統言論不容許" [Taiwan Affairs Office Criticizes Oppression of Cross-Strait Marriages, MAC: Military Unification Rhetoric Unacceptable]. CNA (in Chinese). Archived from the original on April 1, 2025. Retrieved March 26, 2025. The office also launched an online "Taiwan independence accomplices" reporting column, targeting individuals including ROC Ministry of the Interior Minister Liu Shifang, DPP legislators Shen Boyang, Wu Siyao, Huang Jie, Taipei prosecutors Lin Da, Lin Junyan, Lin Junting, Black Bear Academy financier Robert Tsao, and influencers Wen Ziyu (Bajiong), and Chen Boyuan (Minnan Wolf PYC).Central News Agency (March 26, 2025). "國台辦：收到323封台獨幫凶舉報 劉世芳八炯在列" [Taiwan Affairs Office: Received 323 Reports on Taiwan Independence Accomplices, Including Liu Shifang, Bajiong]. CNA (in Chinese). Retrieved March 26, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China spokesperson Guo Jiakun responded, "I have not followed related reports. Taiwan is an inalienable part of Chinese territory."Central News Agency (March 26, 2025). "亞亞離台 中國外交部國台辦重彈舊調及表達反對" [Yaya Leaves Taiwan, China’s Foreign Ministry and Taiwan Affairs Office Reiterate Old Tune and Opposition]. CNA (in Chinese). Archived from the original on April 4, 2025. Retrieved March 27, 2025."2025年3月26日外交部发言人郭嘉昆主持例行记者会" [March 26, 2025, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun Hosts Regular Press Conference]. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the PRC. Archived from the original on April 1, 2025. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
Republic of China
ROC President Lai Ching-te stated on March 13 that harming one’s country and people is not freedom of speech but a criminal act under the ICCPR."中配鼓吹武統 賴總統：非言論自由而是犯罪" [Mainland Spouse Promotes Military Unification, President Lai: Not Freedom of Speech but a Crime]. RTI Central Radio (in Chinese). Retrieved March 26, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Taipei Prosecutor Lin Da stated on March 17 that ROC’s protection of freedom of speech is premised on not undermining the nation’s existence, and proposed establishing a national security court with military expert participation.Central News Agency (March 17, 2025). "中配「亞亞在台灣」涉倡武統 檢察官林達：國家存續是言論自由界線" [Mainland Spouse ‘Yaya in Taiwan’ Promotes Military Unification, Prosecutor Lin Da: National Existence Is the Boundary of Free Speech]. CNA (in Chinese). Archived from the original on April 7, 2025. Retrieved March 25, 2025. Premier Cho Jung-tai emphasized that there is no room for compromise, stating that the nation’s existence is the boundary of free speech."青年日報" [Youth Daily News]. Youth Daily News. Archived from the original on May 26, 2021. Retrieved March 27, 2025. The Mainland Affairs Council issued a statement on March 25 supporting legal actions by authorities, urging respect for Taiwanese public sentiment, and cautioning against stigmatizing specific groups.Central News Agency (March 25, 2025). "亞亞離境 陸委會：希望不要標籤化特定群體" [Yaya Departs, MAC: Hope to Avoid Stigmatizing Specific Groups]. CNA (in Chinese). Retrieved March 26, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
Regarding the "Taiwan independence accomplices" list, the Mainland Affairs Council stated that the PRC’s attempt to create a façade of long-arm jurisdiction is ineffective against Taiwanese people and obstructs cross-strait exchanges.Central News Agency (March 26, 2025). "陸鼓勵舉報「台獨打手」 陸委會：長臂管轄假象" [PRC Encourages Reporting ‘Taiwan Independence Accomplices,’ MAC: Long-Arm Jurisdiction Façade]. CNA (in Chinese). Retrieved March 28, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
On March 26, Academia Sinica academic Chen Pei-che and others issued a statement claiming Taiwan’s freedom of speech was being suppressed.Central News Agency (March 26, 2025). "中研院士陳培哲等75學者聯合聲明 指言論自由壓縮籲政府懸崖勒馬" [Academia Sinica’s Chen Pei-che and 75 Scholars Issue Statement, Claim Free Speech Suppression, Urge Government to Halt]. CNA (in Chinese). Archived from the original on April 1, 2025. Retrieved March 27, 2025. Presidential Office spokesperson Guo Yahui responded that advocating aggressive war, hatred, and violence constitutes a crime under UN conventions, challenging Taiwan’s democratic system and crossing the red line of free speech."青年日報" [Youth Daily News]. Youth Daily News. Archived from the original on May 26, 2021. Retrieved March 27, 2025. Executive Election Commissioner Lin Ming-hsin noted that free speech requires certain restrictions, emphasizing that criminal penalties are a last resort."75位學者批政府思想審查 林明昕：言論自由仍需一定限制" [75 Scholars Criticize Government for Thought Control, Lin Ming-hsin: Free Speech Requires Certain Restrictions]. RTI Central Radio (in Chinese). Archived from the original on March 28, 2025. Retrieved March 28, 2025.
Political Reactions
Kuomintang
Former KMT vice-presidential candidate Chao Shao-kang stated on March 24 that the incident was intended to create a chilling effect.SET News (March 24, 2025). "幫喊冤！趙少康稱「中共不認識亞亞」：趕走她太殘忍，她在台灣還有孩子" [Speaking Out! Chao Shao-kang Claims ‘CCP Doesn’t Know Yaya’: Expelling Her Too Cruel, She Has Children in Taiwan]. SETN (in Chinese). Retrieved March 26, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) KMT Legislative Caucus Secretary-General Wang Hung-wei called on March 25 for prioritizing human rights to distinguish Taiwan from authoritarian regimes.United Daily News. "陸配亞亞限期今離境 王鴻薇：重視人權才能區別獨裁" [Mainland Spouse Yaya Faces Deportation Today, Wang Hung-wei: Valuing Human Rights Distinguishes from Dictatorship]. United Daily News (in Chinese). Archived from the original on April 10, 2025. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
Taiwan People’s Party
TPP Legislator Chang Chi-kai expressed hope that the Immigration Agency or Mainland Affairs Council would not become a Taiwan Garrison Command.Zhang Minru (March 24, 2025). "亞亞等3中配遭廢居留許可 健保、工作權同步取消" [Yaya and Two Other Mainland Spouses’ Residency Revoked, Health Insurance and Work Rights Canceled]. PBS News PNN (in Chinese). Archived from the original on March 24, 2025. Retrieved March 26, 2025. TPP politician Li Zhenshou posted that Mainland spouses were treated like Jews during World War II.NOWnews (March 13, 2025). "民眾黨中配挺亞亞！喻如「猶太人」遭打壓 網笑爛：唸書不犯法" [TPP Mainland Spouse Supports Yaya! Compares to ‘Jews’ Facing Oppression, Netizens Mock: Studying Isn’t Illegal]. NOWnews (in Chinese). Archived from the original on April 1, 2025. Retrieved March 27, 2025. DPP China Affairs Director Wu Junlie rebutted this as alarmist.TaiSounds, TaiSounds. "民眾黨李貞秀將中配類比猶太人 民進黨駁：多數已融入台灣民主生活" [TPP’s Li Zhenshou Compares Mainland Spouses to Jews, DPP Rebuts: Most Have Integrated into Taiwan’s Democratic Life]. TaiSounds (in Chinese). Archived from the original on March 30, 2025. Retrieved March 27, 2025.
Democratic Progressive Party
Regarding the "Taiwan independence accomplices" reporting column, the DPP China Affairs Department criticized the PRC for "calling the thief while being the thief," labeling it the real troublemaker."反制亞亞案？國台辦設舉報台獨打手專欄 民進黨批「作賊喊抓賊」" [Countering Yaya Case? Taiwan Affairs Office Sets Up Taiwan Independence Accomplices Reporting Column, DPP Criticizes ‘Thief Calling Thief’]. RTI Central Radio (in Chinese). March 27, 2025. Archived from the original on March 28, 2025. Retrieved April 1, 2025.
Public Reactions
Academia
Duke University law doctorate Lin Zhijie stated that penalties for united front rhetoric depend on the individual’s status, requiring further examination of illegal acts for ordinary citizens. Soochow University professor Hu Boyan advocated regulating behavior patterns to counter China’s systematic propaganda warfare."統戰言論頻傳 學者：言論自由非無界限 明定行為樣態管制應對宣傳戰" [United Front Rhetoric Spreads, Scholars: Free Speech Not Unlimited, Regulate Behavior to Counter Propaganda War]. RTI Central Radio (in Chinese). Archived from the original on April 2, 2025. Retrieved March 28, 2025. National Chengchi University law professor Liao Yuanhau supported moderate legislative regulation but emphasized addressing definition issues.United Daily News. "廖元豪：更應正視族群仇恨" [Liao Yuanhau: Should Address Ethnic Hatred More Seriously]. United Daily News (in Chinese). Archived from the original on April 1, 2025. Retrieved March 29, 2025. The Ministry of Justice stated that cases would be handled legally, with further consultation on whether to enact specific legislation."鼓吹戰爭是否立法禁止 法務部：廣納意見研議" [Legislate to Prohibit War Advocacy? Ministry of Justice: Will Consult Widely]. RTI Central Radio (in Chinese). Archived from the original on April 1, 2025. Retrieved March 28, 2025.
Academia Sinica academic Chen Pei-che and 75 scholars issued a statement defending Taiwan’s democracy, rule of law, and peace, claiming free speech was being suppressed."轟賴政府思想審查 陳培哲75位學者籲懸崖勒馬" [Condemning Lai’s Government for Thought Control, Chen Pei-che and 75 Scholars Urge Halt]. FTNN News (in Chinese). Retrieved April 10, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Chen Huiwen claimed only Bajiong, Robert Tsao, and Shen Boyang have free speech, with those opposing the DPP being persecuted."「反對民進黨就準備被追殺」 陳揮文：只剩八炯、曹興誠有言論自由" [‘Oppose DPP and Face Persecution,’ Chen Huiwen: Only Bajiong, Tsao, Shen Have Free Speech]. ETtoday (in Chinese). March 27, 2025. Archived from the original on April 2, 2025. Retrieved April 10, 2025. The Executive Election responded that the Constitution allows restrictions on free speech under Article 23."陳培哲痛斥言論自由正遭壓縮 政委：憲法早已提供限制空間" [Chen Pei-che Slams Free Speech Suppression, Commissioner: Constitution Already Provides Restriction Space]. TVBS News (in Chinese). Retrieved April 10, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
Civil Organizations
The Chinese Association for Human Rights argued that the Immigration Agency’s actions violated the principle of proportionality.China Times (March 25, 2025). "「亞亞」案！中華人權協會：陸配也有人權 限期離境不符比例原則" [‘Yaya’ Case! Chinese Association for Human Rights: Mainland Spouses Have Rights, Deportation Deadline Disproportionate]. China Times (in Chinese). Retrieved March 26, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Taiwan Fact-Check Center chairman and National Chung Cheng University professor Luo Shihong stated on March 23 that the court’s use of the ICCPR to reject Yaya’s stay request may be flawed.Zhang Minru (March 24, 2025). "亞亞等3中配遭廢居留許可 健保、工作權同步取消" [Yaya and Two Other Mainland Spouses’ Residency Revoked, Health Insurance and Work Rights Canceled]. PBS News PNN (in Chinese). Archived from the original on March 24, 2025. Retrieved March 25, 2025. On March 25, the Taiwan Fact-Check Center clarified that Luo’s statement was his personal opinion, not the organization’s stance.spring (March 25, 2025). "【台灣事實查核中心董事會】針對羅世宏董事長個人臉書貼文關於陸配劉振亞案法律判決之公開聲明" [Taiwan Fact-Check Center Board: Public Statement on Chairman Luo Shihong’s Personal Post Regarding Yaya Case Legal Ruling]. Taiwan Fact-Check Center (in Chinese). Archived from the original on April 1, 2025. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
Black Bear Academy proposed extending the residency requirement for Mainland spouses to obtain citizenship from six to eight years and removing dependent privileges."民團籲中配入籍年限6年改8年 取消依親特權" [Civil Group Urges Extending Mainland Spouse Citizenship Requirement from 6 to 8 Years, Removing Dependent Privileges]. RTI Central Radio (in Chinese). Archived from the original on March 29, 2025. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
On war advocacy, Judicial Reform Association chairman Li Zhenhua stated the case involves fundamental issues of national security and legal system integrity, urging clear legislation to prohibit such rhetoric.Li Yucai (March 29, 2025). "中配亞亞發表武統言論遭驅逐 司改協會籲：立法禁止鼓吹戰爭" [Mainland Spouse Yaya Deported for Military Unification Rhetoric, Judicial Reform Association Urges: Legislate to Prohibit War Advocacy]. Mirror Media (in Chinese). Retrieved March 29, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Former Deputy Premier and Cheng Nan-jung Foundation volunteer Yeh Chu-lan stated that Cheng’s advocacy for "100% freedom of speech" was premised on Taiwan’s sovereignty, and advocating military aggression that destroys Taiwan’s sovereignty is not free speech."葉菊蘭：言論自由的前提是主權 鼓吹武統不是言論自由" [Yeh Chu-lan: Free Speech Premised on Sovereignty, Military Unification Advocacy Not Free Speech]. RTI Central Radio (in Chinese). Archived from the original on April 2, 2025. Retrieved March 29, 2025.
Editorials and Features
The Storm Media published an editorial questioning Taiwanese society’s tolerance for "unwelcome speech," criticizing the government’s handling of Liu as resembling PRC methods.Editorial Office (March 20, 2025). "風評：驅逐一位「陸配」之" [Editorial: Deporting a ‘Mainland Spouse’]. The Storm Media (in Chinese). Archived from the original on April 5, 2025. Retrieved March 26, 2025. Conversely, Up Media editor-in-chief Chen Jiahong argued that deporting dependent Mainland spouses falls under immigration policy and border management, not affecting Taiwanese citizens’ free speech. Comparing Liu’s case to Fucha, convicted in a PRC People’s Court, Chen criticized defenders for applying double standards to the PRC and ROC.Chen Jiahong (March 25, 2025). "陳嘉宏專欄：看到亞亞 想起富察" [Chen Jiahong Column: Seeing Yaya, Thinking of Fucha]. Up Media. Archived from the original on March 30, 2025. Retrieved March 26, 2025.
Similar Cases
In 2010, Japanese tourist Kenji Tanabe displayed a banner on Yushan Main Peak supporting Taiwan independence. Under the Ma Ying-jeou administration, the Immigration Agency barred him from entering Taiwan for five years under Article 12 of the Foreign Passport Visa Regulations, citing risks to national interests, public safety, public order, or good morals."思想檢查？日人來台舉獨旗 禁入境5年" [Thought Policing? Japanese Tourist Displays Independence Flag in Taiwan, Banned for 5 Years]. Newtalk News (in Chinese). September 4, 2013. Archived from the original on May 28, 2024..
Fred Edward Bakutis
Fred Edward Bakutis (November 4, 1912 – [date of death not provided]) was a United States Navy Rear Admiral, naval aviator, and decorated combat veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He commanded several fighter squadrons and carrier air groups, participated in key Pacific Theater operations, and later held significant leadership roles in naval aviation and regional commands.
Early Life and Education Bakutis was born on November 4, 1912, in Brockton, Massachusetts, to Lithuanian immigrants Frank and Anna Bakutis. He attended Brockton public schools and graduated from high school in 1930. He was appointed to the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, entering as a midshipman on June 16, 1931.
During his time at the academy, he was active in athletics and extracurricular activities. He captained the track team in 1935, participated as a team member for three years, and played in the academy's Ten dance orchestra for two years. He graduated on June 6, 1935, and was commissioned as an ensign in the United States Navy.
Naval Career
Pre-World War II
After graduation, Bakutis served as a junior officer and later division officer aboard the heavy cruiser USS Chester until January 1938. He then trained at Naval Air Station Pensacola, earning his naval aviator designation on January 10, 1939. He joined Scouting Squadron 3 (VS-3) on Saratoga (CV-3) in April 1939. In September 1941, he returned to Annapolis for aeronautical engineering instruction at the Naval Postgraduate School but was reassigned to the Naval Aircraft Factory in Philadelphia as an inspector of arresting gear and catapults from March to September 1942 following the outbreak of World War II.
World War II
In October 1942, Bakutis joined Fighting Squadron 16 (VF-16) on USS Lexington as executive officer, flying F6F Hellcats. He assumed command of Fighting Squadron 20 (VF-20) on USS Enterprise (CV-6) in October 1943, leading the squadron until February 1945. His squadron, part of Enterprise’s air groups, received the Presidential Unit Citation for combat operations in the Pacific. Bakutis participated in strikes on Bonis, Yap, Palau, the Philippines, Formosa, and Okinawa. During operations, he was shot down by a Japanese destroyer in the Sulu Sea, survived seven days adrift, and was rescued by the submarine USS Hardhead (SS-365), transferred to USS Angler (SS-240), and taken to Perth, Australia for recovery. As a flying ace, he was credited with destroying seven enemy aircraft and causing significant damage to shipping, grounded aircraft, and installations.
From February 1945 until the war’s end, Bakutis served in the Navy Department in Washington, D.C., attached to the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations (VF Military Requirements Desk) and the Bureau of Aeronautics.
Post-World War II and Korean War
From June 1947 to June 1948, Bakutis served as group commander of Carrier Air Group One on USS Tarawa (CV-40). He commanded Carrier Air Group Five on USS Valley Forge (CV-45) from June 1948 to February 1949. He then served as training officer on the staff of Commander Fleet Air, West Coast, and Commander Air Force, Pacific, until June 1949. Bakutis attended the Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island, as a student from 1949 to 1950 and served on its staff from 1950 to 1952. During the Korean War, he served as an executive officer of Valley Forge from June 1952 to June 1953 and participated in combat operations.
Later Career
From June 1953 to June 1955, Bakutis was air training and readiness officer on the staff of Commander Air Force, Pacific. He then served in the Office of the Deputy Chief of Naval Operations (Air) for aircraft programs until August 1956. He commanded USS Gardiners Bay (AVP-39) from 1956 to 1957, followed by staff service with the Commander in Chief, U.S. Pacific Fleet from 1957 to 1959, and command of USS Hancock (CVA-19) from 1959 to 1960. In December 1960, he returned to the Office of the Chief of Naval Operations as assistant director of the Fleet Operations Division.
Bakutis served as deputy chief of the Joint Alternate Command Element under the Joint Chiefs of Staff at Fort Ritchie in Maryland, from July 1961 to March 1962. He then commanded the Alaskan Sea Frontier and the Seventeenth Naval District in Kodiak, Alaska, from March 1962, with additional duties as Commander Fleet Air, Alaska, and Commander Naval Air Bases, Seventeenth Naval District, from September 1962. He commanded Anti-Submarine Warfare Group One in Long Beach, California, from March 1964 to March 1965, followed by the U.S. Naval Support Force, Antarctica, from April 1965 to April 1967. He then commanded Fleet Air, Alameda, from April 1967 to March 1968. His final assignment was as Commander of the Hawaiian Sea Frontier, Commandant of the Fourteenth Naval District, and Commander Fleet Air, Hawaii, from March 1968.
Zhang Yu | |
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| Born | September 25, 1982 |
| Other names | Zhang Xin (fomerly) |
| Citizenship |  China |
| Alma mater | Guizhou University |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Height | 174 cm (5 ft 9 in) |
Early life
Zhang was born on 1982 in Duyun city in Qiannan Bouyei and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Guizhou. His parents and grandparents came from Chongqing to work in a bridge factory in Duyun during the Third Front Construction period. In the college entrance examination, he chose to apply for the vocal music department at Guizhou University, but ultimately failed to pass due to poor grades. He then enrolled in the drama performance major at the School of Art at Guizhou University . After graduation, he joined the Guizhou Provincial Repertory Theatre.
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| Date | # | Type | Location | Aircraft flown | Unit Assigned |
| May 24, 1943 | 1 | Focke-Wulf Fw 190 | Dannenberg, Germany | North American P-51B Mustang | 503 FS, 339 FG |
| June 8, 1944 | 1 | Fw 190 | Fougères, France | P-51B | 503 FS, 339 FG |
| June 21, 1944 | 1 | Messerschmitt Me 410 | Stettin, Germany | P-51B | 503 FS, 339 FG |
| August 5, 1944 | 1 | Fw 190 | Hameln, Germany | North American P-51D Mustang | 503 FS, 339 FG |
| September 11, 1944 | 2 | Messerschmitt Bf 109 | Leipzig, Germany | P-51D | 503 FS, 339 FG |
| November 18, 1944 | 1 | Bf 109 | Mannheim, Germany | P-51D | 503 FS, 339 FG |
| November 26, 1944 | 4.5 | Fw 190 | Hanover, Germany | P-51D | 503 FS, 339 FG |
| December 31, 1944 | 1 | Fw 190 | Hamburg, Germany | P-51D | 503 FS, 339 FG |
| July 16, 1945 | 1 | Nakajima Ki-84 | Nagoya, Japan | P-51D | 458 FS, 506 FG |
- SOURCES: Air Force Historical Study 85: USAF Credits for the Destruction of Enemy Aircraft, World War II
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| Born | Józef Stefan Nowakowski November 27, 1922 Łódź, Poland |
| Area(s) | Comic book writer, editor, publisher, producer |
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Julia Czechowski (after 1950) |
| Children | Edward Nowak Barbara Nowak Robert Nowak |
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