2024-08-26 04:47:11
Recently, it was reported that a Hong Kong civil servant’s application for residence in Taiwan was rejected, and it was reported that the civil servant had been suspended.
a hong kongcivil servantAt the end of 2022, he applied to the Immigration Department of the Ministry of Interior of Taiwan for “relative residence” in Taiwan with his Taiwanese spouse and was rejected. He later appealed to the local court, claiming that his position had nothing to do with political agencies such as the military, party affairs, and national security. , and stated that “all civil servants are forced to sign a pledge of allegiance (Hong Kong SAR Government) stated that he would not resign in the future and would continue to work in Hong Kong on weekdays and live in Taiwan from Friday to Sunday. However, the appeal was rejected by the end of July this year. The local court stated that the plaintiff had concerns about endangering safety. Some media quoted news that the civil servant had been suspended after the incident was exposed and faced further sanctions. The Civil Service Bureau and the Housing Department would not comment on individual cases.
Appeal: Forced to sign declaration of allegiance
The incident originated from what is believed to be the wife of the civil servant surnamed Chen. She posted a message in an online discussion forum, saying that she helped her husband apply for a Taiwan residence permit and was rejected. Even if they appealed to the Taipei High Court, it would be useless. She said, “Being detained has national security issues. The big hat that infringes on Taiwan’s sovereignty is rejected!” He also reminded netizens that if their spouse is a Hong Kong civil servant, “never try to apply for (Taiwan residence) again.”
It is understood that the civil servant surnamed Chen is an employee of the Hong Kong Housing Department. The local court judgment in Taiwan mentioned that his duties are only “responsible for supervising civil engineering projects on public housing sites.” He has signed a statement of allegiance to the Hong Kong government, indicating that he will not resign in the future. It was also quoted He said that all civil servants are “forced” to sign a declaration of allegiance to the Hong Kong government, proving that civil servants “have no ability to arbitrarily refuse” to the Hong Kong government. The judgment held that if he is approved to reside in Taiwan but does not resign, it will be “the same as a person working in Taiwan for the Hong Kong government in a remote location” and may endanger local security in Taiwan.
There is no name of the person involved in the government telephone directory
According to sources, after the incident was exposed on the Internet, the Hong Kong SAR government has learned the full name of the civil servant surnamed Chen. It believed that he was suspected of “swearing falsely” and ordered him to suspend his duties. Currently, the government phone book cannot find the name of the civil servant. The name of a civil servant.
Government: No comment on individual cases
When responding to inquiries, the Civil Service Bureau and the Housing Department stated that they did not comment on individual cases or any related remarks. The Civil Service Bureau said that in accordance with the Basic Law and the Civil Service Code, upholding the Basic Law, being loyal to the Hong Kong SAR and being responsible to the Hong Kong SAR government are the consistent responsibilities of civil servants, and are also the consistent expectations and requirements of the government and society for them. There are expectations and responsibilities that already exist before and after a public servant takes an oath or signs a declaration.
The Bureau reiterates that all currently serving civil servants and government employees employed on non-civil service terms have signed a declaration and are required to take an oath if they are employed or appointed to a higher-level position, such as a head of department.
The original article was published on AM730 https://www.am730.com.hk/Local/Hong Kong civil servant’s application to reside in Taiwan was rejected – news alleges – false oath – suspended/482310?utm_source=yahoorss&utm_medium=referral
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