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Taiwan warns against Chinese social media apps for security
Discover why Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council warns against using Chinese social media apps like Xiaohongshu and Douyin, citing risks to personal and national security. Learn about the controversy surrounding Taiwanese band Mayday and the political maneuvers by China to influence Taiwan through social media and events.2024/07/08 10:43 -
Lai Ching-te comments on Taiwanese artists pressure in China
Explore how Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te addresses the pressure on Taiwanese artists in China to make political statements, amid CCP influence and cross-strait relations.2024/05/27 10:50 -
Premier Chen backs Mayday amid China’s influence tactics
Popular Taiwanese band Mayday received encouragement from Executive Yuan Premier Chen Chien-jen to continue giving strength, despite pressure from China to endorse the "One China" stance. Chen criticized China’s use of false information to attack the world. Mayday is feeling pressure from the Chinese government ahead of the presidential election. Chen praised Mayday for their creative contributions under Taiwan’s culture of freedom, democracy, diversity, and openness. Legislator-at-large candidate Puma Shen of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) also highlighted China’s interference in nations worldwide, including luring artists to develop in China and gradually dictating their speech. Shen explained that these tactics typically last from three to six years, causing victims to fall prey to China’s united front tactics.2023/12/30 15:47