Puma Shen

Taiwan’s KMT accuses ruling DPP of backing civic group’s pro-independence event

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Taiwan’s KMT accuses ruling DPP of backing civic group’s pro-independence event

Taiwan’s main opposition party Kuomintang (KMT) has accused the island’s administration of shielding a civic group that was sanctioned by Beijing last year over “secessionist” activities. The Kuma Academy misused “illegally raised funds” to support pro-independence activities, KMT lawmakers allege. The academy, founded in 2021, advocates civil defence readiness and encourages the Taiwanese public to … Read more

Taiwanese political heavyweight proposes new cross-strait framework

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Taiwanese political heavyweight proposes new cross-strait framework

Former Taiwanese legislative speaker Wang Jin-pyng, a political heavyweight from the main opposition Kuomintang party, has proposed a new cross-strait framework that he says aims to reduce tensions and promote peace. Wang’s concept of “separate governance without division” seeks to establish a situation where Taiwan and mainland China can coexist while maintaining separate governance, yet … Read more

Beijing sanctions Taiwan tech billionaire Robert Tsao and DPP lawmaker Puma Shen

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Beijing sanctions Taiwan tech billionaire Robert Tsao and DPP lawmaker Puma Shen

Beijing has sanctioned Taiwanese businessman Robert Tsao Hsing-cheng and Taiwanese lawmaker Puma Shen for supporting what it says are “violent” pro-Taiwan independence sentiment and activities. Under the sanctions, Shen and Tsao, as well as their families, are barred from entering mainland China, Hong Kong or Macau. All businesses associated with them are also prohibited from … Read more