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Chinese influence in Taiwan
September 15, 2022
The End of the Road for Apple Daily Taiwan
By Brian Hioe
The influential outlet has been shuttered and rebranded by a new owner, adding to concerns about foreign influence in Taiwan’s media sphere.
April 24, 2021
Taiwan Security Officials Propose Ban on Chinese Flag
By Nick Aspinwall
A new bill would make displaying the PRC flag into a national security offense. Critics say it would violate freedom of speech.
January 03, 2020
Taiwan Passes Anti-Infiltration Act Ahead of Election Amid Opposition Protests
By Nick Aspinwall
President Tsai Ing-wen defended the new law, which is designed to curb Chinese influence in Taiwan’s politics. Opposition lawmakers slammed the act and pledged a review.
July 27, 2019
Taiwan Shaken by Concerns Over Chinese Influence in Media, Press Freedom
By Nick Aspinwall
A report alleging that some Taiwanese media outlets receive instructions from Chinese officials has been countered with a libel lawsuit.
May 20, 2019
Taiwan’s Ruling Party Is Getting Tough on China Ahead of 2020 Elections
By Nick Aspinwall
DPP legislators have prioritized a flurry of new measures aimed to clamp down on cross-strait engagement between Taiwan and China.
April 27, 2018
Despite Chinese Pressure, Taiwan Keeps Its Press Free
By Shannon Tiezzi
While much of Asia backslides, Taiwan remains a bastion of media freedom.
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