Recent reports from Taiwan reveal the emergence of multiple student-led groups identifying as “Communist Party-related organizations” on several high school campuses. One identified school is the Taipei Municipal Chien Kuo High School.
These groups, some even claiming positions like “General Secretary,” appeared on social media under names such as “Establish the Communist Party” and formed the “Taiwan Inter-School Communist Union.” At its peak, 39 schools – including Taipei Municipal Chenggong High School, Yongchun Senior High School, and Kaohsiung Municipal Chungshan Senior High School – were reportedly involved, raising public concerns about possible influence from mainland Chinese actors.
School authorities at Chenggong clarified that these groups were not officially sanctioned student organizations and emphasized Taiwan’s commitment to freedom of expression.
Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council noted that communist ideology and utopian ideals can attract young people; they suggested students critically study the history of the Chinese Communist Party and international communist movements, as the communist theory and practice often differ sharply.
On August 21, the “Chien Kuo High School Communist Party” page issued a public statement distancing itself from the Chinese Communist Party. It confirmed that the organization was essentially defunct due to a small membership and many graduates leaving, and that the inter-school union could no longer function due to a lack of active members.
Source:
1. Central News Agency (Taiwan), August 21, 2025
https://www.cna.com.tw/news/acn/202508210275.aspx
2. United Daily News (Taiwan), August 21, 2025
https://udn.com/news/story/6898/8954552