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After Aiya made remarks advocating for military unification, Taiwan's Ministry of the Interior revoked his residence permit, leading to his departure on the evening of the 25th, which sparked widespread discussion. Seventy-five scholars issued a statement criticizing the government's actions for affecting freedom of speech. However, physician Yang Sibo pointed out that the statement overlooked national security issues and highlighted the example of the United States, emphasizing that freedom of speech should not be an excuse for endangering the country. He noted that there should be appropriate legal handling for statements that challenge national survival and criticized the scholars for focusing too much on Aiya's case while ignoring the threat from China.

Ya Ya departed on the evening of the 25th, embracing her husband before leaving. The voice actress "Ya Ya," due to involvement in pro-unification statements, had her residence permit revoked by the Ministry of the Interior's Immigration Agency and returned to Quanzhou, China on the evening of the 25th, sparking discussions. In response to this issue, today (the 26th), 75 scholars, including Academia Sinica Academician Chen Peizhe, issued a joint statement advocating for freedom of speech and criticizing the government's decision to require Ya Ya to leave.

Physician and author Yang Sibu pointed out the blind spots of the aforementioned scholars, suggesting that this incident should be viewed through the lens of American standards. Yang Sibu noted that if Ya Ya made statements threatening the state in the U.S., she might face severe penalties such as deportation. He emphasized that "freedom of speech is not a get-out-of-jail-free card for national security." According to the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act, if a foreigner incites hostile actions against the United States, even if it has not been executed, it is sufficient grounds for deportation.

Chen Peizhe and the other 75 scholars released a joint statement titled "Defending Taiwan's Democracy, Rule of Law, and Peace and Security," pointing out that the Mainland Affairs Council's claim that Liu Zhenya supports military unification and the demand for her departure is an "abuse of administrative discretion." They criticized the president for continuing to use populism to rally supporters, thereby compressing freedom of speech in Taiwan.

Yang Sibu further explained that if a foreigner from a hostile regime publicly advocates unifying the U.S. by force, such a statement could trigger national security alerts, leading to their deportation or lifelong ban from entry. He asserted that if Liu Zhenya were in the U.S., the consequences for making inciting statements would be far more severe than just being "required to leave," even potentially facing criminal investigation.

He pointed out that Taiwan has not conducted a criminal investigation against her but has revoked her residence permit based on the Immigration Act, deeming the requirement to leave as already a lenient measure. He emphasized that freedom of speech is an important value in a democratic society, but when speech directly challenges national survival and advocates for foreign military annexation of the country, it no longer qualifies as "diverse opinions," but rather constitutes acts that undermine democratic institutions.

Yang Sibu stated that the scholars seem to overlook China's military pressure, showing excessive concern for a voice actress who openly advocates for military unification of Taiwan. He concluded by emphasizing that if Taiwan is to continue safeguarding its democratic system, it must remain vigilant against "hostile speech disguised as freedom" and cannot tolerate it without limits.