Taiwan calls itself the Republic of China (it is the remnant of the Chinese regime that existed prior to the Communist takeover). I could well believe Taiwan is that strict.
and China is PRC (Peoples Republic of China) Taiwan most often is followed by ROC. As strict as Taiwan is, can you even imagine PRC? This guy must have really been digging low to stay off the radar. Strange how hot he must have been with Interpol to try and hide out in a place that was almost certain death if he got caught, especially with drugs. Narccisim is a funny thing when reality hits.