Act Governing Relations between the People of the Taiwan Area and the Mainland Area Article 9-3
No person who previously assumed the office of deputy minister as a political appointee or major general or a higher rank post in national defense, foreign affairs, Mainland affairs, or a government agencies related to national security, or who served as the chief officer of intelligence agencies shall participate in any ceremony or activity held by political party, military, administrative or political agencies (institutions) or organizations of the Mainland Area which in turns harm the national dignity.Conducts harmful to national dignity referred to in the preceding paragraph shall mean such acts as saluting the flag or emblems, singing anthems, or any other similar behavior that symbolize the political authority of the Mainland Area.
中文原文 臺灣地區與大陸地區人民關係條例第9-3條
曾任國防、外交、大陸事務或與國家安全相關機關之政務副首長或少將以上人員，或情報機關首長，不得參與大陸地區黨務、軍事、行政或具政治性機關（構）、團體所舉辦之慶典或活動，而有妨害國家尊嚴之行為。
前項妨害國家尊嚴之行為，指向象徵大陸地區政權之旗、徽、歌等行禮、唱頌或其他類似之行為。
前項妨害國家尊嚴之行為，指向象徵大陸地區政權之旗、徽、歌等行禮、唱頌或其他類似之行為。