First Motorcycle Exported to Taiwan Seized – Zhang Xue: 'For Every One Seized, I’ll Send Another Until Unification'

The first Chinese mainland motorcycle brand imported into Taiwan, a Zhang Xue Motorcycle, was seized by the Taiwanese authorities. On the evening of the 20th, the founder, Zhang Xue, posted a video stating that if the vehicle is not returned, he will send another one, and keep sending them until (cross-strait) unification is achieved.

It is understood that a Taiwanese owner surnamed Wang, in order to introduce the motorcycle, specially went to the Chongqing China International Motorcycle Expo to experience the actual vehicle, then purchased it in Guangzhou and dismantled it into parts, shipping them piece by piece by sea to Taiwan. It took him one and a half months to reassemble it by hand.

However, on August 11, the Zhang Xue 820RR motorcycle was jointly inspected and seized by multiple Taiwanese authorities, including the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, and Ministry of Transportation.

The Ministry of Economic Affairs of Taiwan stated that heavy motorcycles and major components such as engines made in mainland China are prohibited imports and violators will be heavily fined.

Zhang Xue said: "If I can't get it back, I'll send you another motorcycle. If that motorcycle is also seized, I'll send another one, and I’ll just keep sending them. When will I stop? I’ll stop when unification is achieved."

He also stated that he will cover all legal fees for the owner's defense.

Since March this year, 'Zhang Xue Motorcycles' have won multiple times in the World Superbike Championships, becoming a hot topic in Taiwan. The mass-production 820RR, which is the same model as the winning bike, is highly desired by many Taiwanese motorcycle enthusiasts.