China Reassures Taiwanese Workers Amid New Separatist Laws

The Chinese government has assured Taiwanese employees at multinational firms in China that they have nothing to fear as long as they abide by the law. This follows new legal guidelines mandating extreme penalties for 'diehard' separatists. The guidelines were issued after President Lai Ching-te took office, causing concern among foreign companies about the safety of their Taiwanese employees.

The Chinese government has reassured Taiwanese employees at multinational firms operating in China that they are safe as long as they adhere to the law. This statement follows new legal guidelines that impose severe penalties, including execution, for 'diehard' separatists.

The guidelines were introduced after President Lai Ching-te took office, a leader whom Beijing openly criticizes. In response, some multinational companies are considering relocating their Taiwanese staff, according to sources previously reported by Reuters.

At a news briefing, Zhu Fenglian, spokesperson for China's Taiwan Affairs Office, emphasized that the majority of Taiwanese, including those employed by foreign firms, have nothing to worry about as long as they do not break the law. She criticized Taiwan's government for raising travel warnings and accused it of trying to intimidate the public.

(With inputs from agencies.)