TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The Mainland Affairs Council said Monday that as of Friday, only 278 Chinese spouses have not yet submitted proof of Chinese household deregistration because they could not be contacted.

The MAC dismissed a China Times report claiming that nearly 1,000 Chinese spouses had not submitted required documents and would have their Taiwan residency revoked by New Year’s Day. It said in a press release that the government has repeatedly said it would notify Chinese spouses before revoking their Taiwan residency.

The MAC urged affected Chinese nationals in Taiwan to contact the National Immigration Agency as soon as possible. Should they encounter any difficulties in submitting proof of Chinese household deregistration, the government will provide timely and necessary assistance.

Earlier this month, Qian Li, a Chinese spouse, left Taiwan after her family-based residency permit was canceled. She had posted on social media, calling for “giving the Chinese Communist Party a chance to govern Taiwan.” The NIA said Qian’s actions posed risks to national security and social stability, violating Article 14 of the regulations governing the residency and settlement of Chinese spouses.

A Chinese influencer, Liu Zhenya, left the country in March after the NIA revoked her residence permit for advocating Chinese annexation of Taiwan.