Taipei, April 17 -- In a direct response to growing concerns over Chinese influence, Taiwan President William Lai Ching-te on Wednesday said that all Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) officials and party workers must submit reports to the party before and after any planned visits to China, Hong Kong, or Macau, or if they have held meetings with Chinese officials, Taipei Times reported.

Lai, who also serves as DPP chairman, emphasised that such transparency is essential amid escalating cross-strait tensions.

As the political party that serves as a core defender of Taiwan's democracy and sovereignty, the DPP will also conduct training workshops to educate party officials and government-affiliated members on the importance of national sec...