TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — A Taiwan lawmaker has expressed concerns over new Fuzhou-Matsu city passes issued by China's Fujian provincial government.

During a legislative discussion on Monday (May 13), Democratic Progressive Party Legislator Lin Chu-yin (林楚茵) questioned whether the pass complies with Taiwan regulations, CNA reported. Fujian is promoting the pass with 300 RMB (NT$1,346) of stored value to encourage Taiwanese in Matsu to visit Fuzhou. 

The pass offers Matsu residents discounts on public transportation and at certain hotels in Fuzhou.

National Security Bureau Deputy Director Hsu Hsi-hsiang (徐錫祥) said approximately 3,000 Matsu residents have applied for the pass so far and local township offices assisting in the process can raise issues related to the Cross-Strait Relations Act. Information has been forwarded to the Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) for assessment, Hsu added.

Matsu residents were required to submit personal information including their Taiwan ID cards and Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents, MAC Deputy Minister Jan Jyh-horng (詹志宏) said at a press conference last week.

China’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism announced it would allow Fujian residents to resume travel to Matsu on April 28.