Robert Tsao Hsing-cheng

Mainland China sanctions academy that urges Taiwanese public to prepare for war

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Mainland China sanctions academy that urges Taiwanese public to prepare for war

Kuma Academy, which encourages the Taiwanese public to prepare for war with the mainland and stand up for the island, was sanctioned on October 14 for “propagating secessionist ideas” and serving as a base for “independence separatist activities”. Also sanctioned were two prominent academy figures – Puma Shen, one of its founders, and business tycoon … Read more

Taiwan’s opposition gives William Lai and his DPP minority government a headache

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Taiwan’s opposition gives William Lai and his DPP minority government a headache

The opposition’s legislative package moves the Taiwanese legislature closer to holding an oversight role similar to the US Congress, with measures that include an expansion of lawmakers’ investigative powers. The new laws establish “contempt of the legislature” as an offence, with a maximum penalty of a NT$200,000 (US$6,170) fine. This will criminalise public officials and … Read more