Webconference organised by IRIS.
China’s use of long-arm jurisdiction, which is defined as an attempt to apply domestic laws beyond its borders, has important implications for Taiwan, especially amid rising cross-strait tensions and growing international scrutiny of China’s extraterritorial legal claims. China now potentially criminalizes pro-independence speech or actions, even by Taiwanese nationals outside of China. Chinese authorities have issued arrest warrants or blacklists for Taiwanese politicians, especially pro-independence figures. China has also used legal threats to pressure international companies and governments not to recognize Taiwan diplomatically or even imply its sovereignty. This strategy aims at delegitimizing the island’s sovereignty, intimidating political figures, and isolating Taiwan internationally. These legal tools further exacerbate distrust and heighten military and political tensions in the Taiwan strait.
This webconference addresses the implications for Taiwan of China’s long-arm jurisdiction, and discusses responses that Taiwan offers to reduce its impact.