The Chinese mainland has decided to impose punitive measures on Taiwan-based company Sicuens International Co., Ltd., banning it from conducting any transactions or cooperation with mainland organizations, enterprises, or individuals. Investigations revealed that Shen Tu-cheng,… pic.twitter.com/1ZKdAq8Lgr
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China has escalated its crackdown on Taiwan independence-linked entities, imposing punitive measures on Sicuens International Co., Ltd., a Taiwan-based company accused of maintaining economic ties with the mainland while supporting separatist activities. The decision, announced by Zhu Fenglian, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, effectively bans the company from conducting any transactions or cooperation with mainland organizations, enterprises, or individuals.
The move follows an investigation revealing that Shen Tu-cheng, father of outspoken Taiwan independence advocate Shen Pao-yang, leads the company. Beijing has long targeted individuals and businesses it considers threats to its sovereignty, and this latest action underscores China’s determination to tighten control over cross-strait economic interactions.
The economic impact is immediate. Sicuens International, known for sourcing bicycle parts from China, will now lose access to mainland suppliers, disrupting its operations. The ban signals a broader strategy to pressure Taiwan-linked businesses, forcing them to choose between economic survival and political allegiance.
China’s stance is clear. Zhu Fenglian stated that the mainland will never allow enterprises related to die-hard Taiwan independence supporters to seek profits in the mainland. This declaration reinforces Beijing’s policy of economic retaliation against separatist figures, a tactic that has intensified in recent years.
Taiwan’s response has been defiant. Shen Pao-yang, also known as Puma Shen, has denied any wrongdoing, calling the sanctions an attempt at cognitive warfare. His organization, Kuma Academy, was previously sanctioned for promoting Taiwan’s readiness for conflict, further fueling tensions between Taipei and Beijing.
The geopolitical stakes are rising. China’s latest action adds pressure on Taiwan’s business community, signaling that economic cooperation with the mainland comes with political consequences. The coming months will reveal whether Beijing expands its blacklist or focuses on reinforcing existing sanctions.
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https://english.news.cn/20250605/4334976c65a64d9489cef716fb43660e/c.html