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China Targets Taiwanese Influencers Over 'Anti-China' Content

11/16/2025

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Chinese authorities issued arrest notices for Taiwanese influencers Wen Tzu-yu and Chen Po-yuan, offering NT$1.1 million for information leading to capture.
They are accused of disseminating 'anti-China' content and promoting Taiwan independence via a documentary exposing China's tactics to influence Taiwanese celebrities.
Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council called the notices legally invalid and experts say Beijing uses them to test Taiwan's resolve.

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Chinese authorities issued arrest notices for Taiwanese influencers Wen Tzu-yu and Chen Po-yuan, offering NT$1.1 million for information leading to capture.
They are accused of disseminating 'anti-China' content and promoting Taiwan independence via a documentary exposing China's tactics to influence Taiwanese celebrities.
Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council called the notices legally invalid and experts say Beijing uses them to test Taiwan's resolve.