Taipei, April 27 -- The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) criticised a retired naval officer for making remarks seen as supportive of Beijing during a Chinese military event and expressed backing for potential legal amendments to address such actions, according to a report by the Taipei Times.

Chinese media reported that former lieutenant commander Lu Li-shih attended an event aboard Chinese naval vessels in Qingdao City last Thursday, where he toured a guided-missile destroyer and a frigate as part of celebrations marking the 77th anniversary of the Chinese Navy.

While speaking to Chinese state media during the visit, Lu commented on the progress of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA), stating that recognising the strength of the "...