TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Interior Minister Liu Shih-fang (劉世芳) outlined a plan Thursday to disclose information about religious and charity groups visiting China.

Liu explained that the ministry is still in discussions with NGOs about the proposal, per CNA. The current plan is to release information that is not restricted under the Personal Data Protection Act on a dedicated website. Liu emphasized the aim is to facilitate communication and safeguard groups visiting China.

When asked if the Interior Ministry would collaborate with the Mainland Affairs Council on related legislation, Liu noted that the MAC is reviewing how well existing laws address issues concerning Chinese IDs. She suggested her ministry would follow the MAC’s recommendations.

The disclosure plan was introduced by President Lai Ching-te (賴清德) on March 13 as part of his 17-point strategy, which included classifying China as a hostile foreign force. Lai called on the Interior Ministry to release information about religious and charitable groups visiting China to prevent Chinese interference and the use of “united front” tactics, per UDN.

This initiative is part of a broader strategy to minimize risks in interactions with China, including banning individuals with “united front” backgrounds from visiting Taiwan and prohibiting activities suspected of employing “united front” tactics.

In response, Kuomintang (KMT) Legislator Chang Chih-lun (張智倫) asked Liu whether ongoing exchanges were being affected by Chinese interference and "united front" tactics, per Tai Sounds. She responded that one major concern is the detention of Taiwanese religious figures by China.

Liu expressed her desire to see cross-strait religious exchanges based purely on religious grounds with open and unrestricted participation.