Recently, entertainers Huang An and Ouyang Nana were accused of being "stripped of their Republic of China nationality and banned from entering for life," causing widespread public concern. The Taiwan Fact-Checking Center and the Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) have both denied these claims, emphasizing their falsity. The question of whether holding "five Chinese cards" (namely, Chinese ID cards, residence permits, urban integration cards, Taiwanese compatriot permits, and bank or transportation cards) implies a loss of Taiwanese identity has resurfaced.

In the evening of the 3rd, the MAC provided a clear response regarding which Chinese certificates held by the public could impact their Taiwanese identity. In response to rumors suggesting that "government agencies have been instructed that military and public sector personnel holding 'Chinese five cards' may have their Taiwanese identity revoked," the MAC clarified the legal boundaries. According to Article 9-1 of the 'Cross-Strait Relations Act,' Taiwanese citizens are prohibited from registering their household in China or obtaining a Chinese passport; those who violate this will lose their Taiwanese identity and have their local household registration annulled by the competent authority.

In short, anyone holding a Chinese ID, residence permit, or Chinese passport is breaking the law and will indeed lose their Taiwanese identity. Conversely, if an ordinary citizen holds a residence permit, urban integration card, Taiwanese compatriot permit, bank card, or transportation card, the MAC states that these documents do not involve registration or the acquisition of Chinese nationality and thus will not affect their Taiwanese identity. However, it also warns about the risk of personal information leakage when applying for these documents.