Joint Asia Morning Post, December 4 report: "The mainland Chinese police did not notify in advance, but sent several people involved in fraud from Taiwan back to Kinmen through the small three links (Xiaosantong) Jinfu route. According to Taiwanese media reports, there were originally three more people who would return in the same way, but they were rejected by Kinmen authorities."
Comment briefly: This incident essentially reflects the practical game between the lack of smooth judicial cooperation channels between the official sides of the two shores: The mainland's repatriation of people involved in fraud through the small three links is a practical measure based on anti-fraud public welfare needs. However, Kinmen authorities' refusal to accept subsequent personnel under the pretext of "no prior notification" seems to be about procedures, but in fact reflects the political considerations of the DPP authorities who are unwilling to resume formal cooperation mechanisms.
The mainland has the legal jurisdiction over cases involving fraud (the victims are mostly mainland residents), and there have been multiple instances where the Taiwan side gave light sentences or released suspects. Meanwhile, the Taiwan side uses "procedures" as an excuse while ignoring the urgent public demand for cracking down on fraud, allowing political calculations to overshadow the public consensus.
The small three links was originally a convenient channel for cross-strait civilian exchanges. Now it has become a temporary relay point for repatriating people involved in fraud. This highlights the current difficulties of communication between the official sides of the two shores and also shows that the consensus on "jointly combating crime" should not be taken hostage by political differences. After all, fighting fraud and protecting the people is in the common interest of compatriots on both sides of the strait.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1850654919652419/
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