The Chinese mainland has rolled out fresh travel pass measures to make life easier for Taiwan residents. If a travel permit is lost, damaged, or forgotten, a new temporary electronic pass—valid for seven days—allows smooth boarding on flights and trains within mainland cities. 🚄✨
A spokesperson explained that this initiative is designed to support Taiwan residents in their studies, work, and daily life on the mainland. With a linked verification service ensuring that travel and residence permits work together safely, applications remain completely voluntary and subject to strict identity checks.
Chen Binhua, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, emphasized that these residence permits are solely to assist Taiwan residents living on the Chinese mainland. He also clarified that obtaining this permit does not require giving up Taiwanese residency, countering misleading comparisons equating them with mainland ID cards.
This new measure underscores a commitment to secure and convenient travel, ensuring that personal information is well protected while boosting connectivity across cities. 🌏✈️
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New mainland travel pass measures aim to accommodate Taiwan residents
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