The editor-in-chief of Eight Banners Culture, 富察, was arrested on suspicion of inciting subversion of state power. The Taiwan Affairs Office stated that he was sentenced to three years in prison.
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The editor-in-chief of Bafang Culture, Fucha (Li Yanhe), was detained in China and on February 17 was sentenced in the first instance to three years in prison for "inciting separatism," deprived of political rights for one year, and had 50,000 RMB confiscated. Fucha pleaded guilty in court and did not appeal within the legal time frame, making the verdict effective. Bafang Culture expressed its sorrow regarding this matter and stated that any future developments will be communicated through official channels, and no further statements will be issued. Fucha's arrest while returning to China to address household registration issues has drawn attention from the outside world, especially regarding the risks faced by spouses from the mainland when acquiring citizenship in Taiwan.
The editor-in-chief of Baqi Culture, 富察, was detained in mainland China, and the case was publicly adjudicated on February 17. The Taiwan Affairs Office announced today that 富察 was sentenced to three years in prison for "inciting the splitting of the country," deprived of political rights for one year, and had personal property of 50,000 yuan (approximately NT$225,000) confiscated. 富察 expressed guilty plea in court and did not appeal within the legal appeal period, thus the judgment has taken effect.
Baqi Culture expressed deep sadness over the sentencing of 富察 through a statement, noting, "At least we can now set a deadline for this waiting period." If there are further developments in the future, please refer to the information released by the Mainland Affairs Council, and Baqi Culture will no longer issue any other statements.
A spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council of mainland China stated at a regular press conference that the Shanghai Intermediate People's Court publicly announced on February 17 that 李延賀 was sentenced to three years in prison, deprived of political rights for one year, and had personal property of 50,000 yuan confiscated. During the execution of the sentence, relevant parties will legally ensure the rights of the individual and their family. The spokesperson pointed out that 李延賀 pleaded guilty in court and did not file an appeal, so the judgment has taken effect according to law.
富察 returned to mainland China in March 2023 to visit family and handle the relevant procedures for canceling his household registration in order to complete his application for Taiwanese citizenship, but eventually lost contact. On March 17, the Taiwan Affairs Office confirmed that the Shanghai Intermediate People's Court had made a public ruling on 富察. His real name is 李延賀, born in 1971 in Liaoning Province, and he previously served as the vice president of Shanghai Literature and Art Publishing House. After marrying a Taiwanese spouse and settling down, he founded Baqi Culture Publishing House in 2009 and served as editor-in-chief.
It is understood that 富察 returned to mainland China to address household registration issues but was unexpectedly detained, raising concerns among various sectors regarding the risks of the spouse's nationality policy from mainland China to Taiwan. According to legal regulations, individuals from the mainland as spouses of individuals from Taiwan can apply to enter Taiwan for reunion according to law, and may apply for residency if certain conditions are met. However, applicants must submit a notarized document proving the loss of original nationality within three months before processing their household registration; otherwise, the household registration will become invalid.
作为出版人的富察 has published works that challenge traditional historical views and touch upon criticisms of contemporary Chinese society. His arrest is widely believed to be related to his publishing endeavors in Taiwan, which has made individuals in Taiwan's publishing industry acutely aware of the risks associated with going to China.