Ministry of Interior directive means Germans exempt from renouncing nationality

Nearly 90% provide proof they have renounced Chinese household registration

Chinese immigrants face having status downgraded from permanent resident to resident

2,000 have either submitted affidavits or requested postponements

Mainland Affairs Council warns Chinese spouses not to test government's resolve

Changes being considered would affect people from Hong Kong and Macau

Government could amend Cross-Strait Act to impose penalties on Taiwanese with Chinese residence permits

Interior minister says 12 being investigated to determine if they hold Chinese IDs

Government cites impact on finances, social welfare, national security

Su Yu-cheng posted photos of himself wearing Chinese uniform at World Kendo Championships