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Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council said that since Jan. 1, 2024, the number of Taiwanese who have gone missing, been detained or likely faced restrictions on their freedom of movement in China has reached 449. The figure increased by four cases over the week, Taipei Times reported.

According to the council, 168 people are considered missing — up from 165 a week earlier. Another 39 Taiwanese have been detained for questioning, with this figure unchanged. In 242 cases, the council suspects that people’s freedom of movement has been restricted in China; there was one additional such case over the week.

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After China’s new entry and exit regulation took effect on Sept. 15, the council urged five groups to exercise caution when traveling to China. Workers in the semiconductor and technology industries were advised to consider risks related to crossing technical, commercial and national security rules.

Taiwanese entrepreneurs and company executives may face investigations, legal proceedings or exit bans due to commercial disputes, patent issues or contract conflicts. Civil servants and participants in cross-strait contacts, regardless of the purpose of their trip, were recommended to check compliance with rules for travel to China.

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