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China Offers Bounties for 18 Taiwanese Military Personnel

10/14/2025

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China announced bounties for 18 Taiwanese military personnel accused of psychological operations and separatist messages, up to 10,000 yuan.
Police in Xiamen disclosed the rewards a day after President Lai Ching-te pledged to bolster Taiwan's defenses.
The Chinese security bureau says the 18 individuals belong to a unit responsible for disinformation and propaganda.
Taiwan's defense ministry dismissed the accusations as attempts to undermine its government.

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China announced bounties for 18 Taiwanese military personnel accused of psychological operations and separatist messages, up to 10,000 yuan.
Police in Xiamen disclosed the rewards a day after President Lai Ching-te pledged to bolster Taiwan's defenses.
The Chinese security bureau says the 18 individuals belong to a unit responsible for disinformation and propaganda.
Taiwan's defense ministry dismissed the accusations as attempts to undermine its government.