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Taiwan Condemns China's Bounty on Pro-Democracy Influencers

11/18/2025

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Taiwan's government condemned China's bounty on Wen Tzu-yu and Chen Po-yuan, who face charges for opposing Beijing's influence.
Executive Yuan spokesperson Michelle Lee called China's actions "barbarism" and said extradition is unlikely because legal standards differ.
Chinese authorities labeled the influencers as "malcontents" and accused them of inciting national division.
Chen Po-yuan, previously a pro-communist influencer, has shifted to exposing China's propaganda and humorously attempted to surrender to Taiwanese police.

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Taiwan's government condemned China's bounty on Wen Tzu-yu and Chen Po-yuan, who face charges for opposing Beijing's influence.
Executive Yuan spokesperson Michelle Lee called China's actions "barbarism" and said extradition is unlikely because legal standards differ.
Chinese authorities labeled the influencers as "malcontents" and accused them of inciting national division.
Chen Po-yuan, previously a pro-communist influencer, has shifted to exposing China's propaganda and humorously attempted to surrender to Taiwanese police.