In a move reflecting Taiwan's increasing vigilance against Chinese influence, a Chinese influencer known as Liu, or Yaya on social media, has been ordered to leave Taiwan within days after posting pro-Beijing content supporting the forceful unification of Taiwan with China. The recommendation to revoke her visa was underscored by heightened political tensions and scrutiny of foreign influence operatives in Taiwan, as domestic leaders call for tightening control over cross-strait engagements.
Taiwan Expels Pro-Beijing Influencer Amid Rising Tensions
Taiwan Expels Pro-Beijing Influencer Amid Rising Tensions
Taiwan's immigration authorities order a Chinese influencer to leave the island due to her pro-Beijing stance in the face of escalating cross-strait relations.
Liu, who had moved to Taiwan on a dependent visa after marrying a local, is expected to comply with the deadline or face deportation. The National Immigration Agency has stated that her actions undermine Taiwan's sovereignty, significantly contributing to an increasingly contentious political landscape.
The influencer regularly shares videos with her daughter, espousing views aligned with the Chinese government, including the notion that Taiwan is an inseparable part of China. Despite facing backlash from Taiwanese officials, Liu maintains her intention to promote dialogue while acknowledging the complexities surrounding the issue of Taiwan's independence. However, officials, including Taiwan's Interior Minister Liu Shyh-fang, have been quick to assert that calls for invasion are not protected under freedom of speech.
Taiwan's government continues to grapple with the implications of over 400,000 Chinese spouses residing on the island, advocating for stricter oversight to prevent potential internal divisions fueled by external pressures, as President Lai Ching-te emphasizes a commitment to maintaining sovereignty.
The influencer regularly shares videos with her daughter, espousing views aligned with the Chinese government, including the notion that Taiwan is an inseparable part of China. Despite facing backlash from Taiwanese officials, Liu maintains her intention to promote dialogue while acknowledging the complexities surrounding the issue of Taiwan's independence. However, officials, including Taiwan's Interior Minister Liu Shyh-fang, have been quick to assert that calls for invasion are not protected under freedom of speech.
Taiwan's government continues to grapple with the implications of over 400,000 Chinese spouses residing on the island, advocating for stricter oversight to prevent potential internal divisions fueled by external pressures, as President Lai Ching-te emphasizes a commitment to maintaining sovereignty.
