Recently, artists Huang An and Ouyang Nana were rumored to have their Republic of China nationality revoked and banned from entering the country for life. The Taiwan Fact-Checking Center and the Mainland Affairs Council both quickly refuted these claims, asserting that they are entirely fabricated. The topic of whether possessing the 'China 5 Cards' may lead to the loss of Taiwanese identity has once again drawn public attention. This evening (3rd), the Mainland Affairs Council provided a clear response regarding which Chinese documents may affect the identities of individuals.

In response to widespread speculation that the Executive Yuan had ordered government agencies to revoke the Taiwanese identities of military and public service personnel holding 'China 5 Cards,' the Mainland Affairs Council clarified the legal boundaries surrounding the potential loss of identity. According to reports, the Council stated that according to Article 9-1 of the 'Cross-Strait Relations Act,' Taiwanese citizens are not allowed to have household registration in China or hold a Chinese passport, and violators will lose their Taiwanese identity under the law, leading to the cancellation of their household registration in Taiwan. In short, anyone holding a Chinese ID card, residence permit, or Chinese passport will be deemed to be in violation and will indeed lose Taiwanese identity.

The Mainland Affairs Council pointed out that if regular citizens hold a residence permit, city pass, travel permit, bank card, or transportation card, such documents do not involve establishing residency or acquiring Chinese nationality. Therefore, they will generally not affect their Taiwanese identities. However, they reminded the public that the personal information submitted when applying for these documents may be at risk of leakage.

Additionally, the Executive Yuan has recently made it clear that serving military and public service personnel are prohibited from applying for Chinese residence permits. The Mainland Affairs Council explained that such individuals have a legal obligation to remain loyal to the country, preventing any actions that may support the Chinese Communist Party's united front efforts.