Taipei, April 27 (ANI): The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) condemned a retired naval officer for remarks seen as supportive of Beijing after he attended a Chinese naval event, and said it would review whether his actions violated laws and back proposed legal amendments, the Taipei Times reported.
Chinese media said former lieutenant commander Lu Li-shih visited Chinese naval vessels in Qingdao last Thursday during celebrations for the 77th anniversary of the Chinese Navy, touring a guided‑missile destroyer and a frigate. While speaking to state media, Lu praised the progress of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA), said recognising the strength of the “motherland” reflected positively on Taiwan’s security because both sides are “one family,” and lauded the Urumqi warship’s maintenance and organisation as signs of PLA readiness.
The MAC said some individuals have repeatedly used PLA‑related activities to influence public opinion in Taiwan and weaken democratic values, and that authorities would examine whether Lu’s conduct breached existing regulations. The council referenced proposed revisions to the Act Governing Relations Between the People of the Taiwan Area and the Mainland Area, which would impose penalties for certain actions by retired military personnel, and urged public support for those changes, the Taipei Times reported.
The Veterans Affairs Council also condemned Lu’s behaviour as contrary to the military’s duty to protect the nation and a violation of military ethics and public trust, and expressed support for the proposed legal reforms, the Taipei Times said.
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