Following the Taiwanese government’s announcement that any nationals holding a People's Republic of China (PRC)-issued identity (ID) card or settlement certificate will have their citizenship revoked, some Taiwanese appear to be continuing to quietly pursue these documents with the help of intermediaries and other unofficial channels. According to Pa Chiung (八炯), a Taiwanese YouTuber who revealed this united front work in his December 2024 documentary, there are approximately 200,000 Taiwanese who have already obtained PRC passports. In the Chinese-language information space, an informal network—composed of various accounts with similar messaging and cross-platform presence—includes actors who provide free consultation services and detailed information on application procedures for Taiwanese who are interested in obtaining PRC ID cards and passports. Not only are these gray zone activities potentially illegal under Taiwanese law, but they also support PRC influence operations and hybrid warfare strategies that aim to drive Taiwanese people toward the PRC’s goal of social integration and eventual “reunification.” In essence, Beijing could utilize Taiwanese acquisition of PRC IDs as the legal basis and proof of "evidence" that the majority of the Taiwanese population supports Beijing's narrative of cross-strait unity—conceivably, justifying its coercive actions and even potential invasion of the island as part of its hybrid warfare strategies, which includes lawfare and public opinion warfare.