Taipei: KMT officials are planning to attend a military parade in China, prompting warnings from Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) about potential legal consequences.

According to Focus Taiwan, the MAC has issued a cautionary statement directed at the Kuomintang (KMT) officials, emphasizing the legal implications of their intended participation in the event. This development highlights the ongoing tensions and legal complexities in cross-strait relations.

The MAC’s warning comes amid heightened scrutiny over cross-strait interactions, especially with the sensitive nature of military parades in China. The KMT officials’ planned attendance could be seen as a political gesture, and the MAC is keen to ensure that any such actions comply with Taiwanese laws governing interactions with China.

In addition, the increasing involvement of younger officials in significant national security roles has sparked criticism from the opposition, as reported by major Taiwan dailies. The opposition views the appointment of three National Security Council (NSC) deputy secretary-generals, all aged 37 or under, as a move for gaining experience rather than contributing substantial expertise to national security.

Economic concerns also feature prominently in Taiwan’s news, with a reported rise in the number of furloughed workers, now totaling 4,863. This trend reflects the broader economic challenges facing the region, exacerbated by U.S. tariffs impacting Asian markets, leading to a contraction in the manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) in Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea.

Meanwhile, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization’s plans to establish a development bank have captured attention, as such a move could have significant implications for regional economic dynamics. Additionally, ongoing investigations into individuals involved in clashes with police further underscore the dynamic and multifaceted nature of current events in Taiwan.