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China Offers Bounties for Two Taiwanese Influencers Accused of ‘Separatism’

Taipei denounces the move as extraterritorial intimidation lacking any force in Taiwan.

Overview

  • Police in Quanzhou, Fujian, posted wanted notices and offered rewards of up to 250,000 yuan for Taiwanese influencers Pa Chiung and Chen Po-yuan.
  • Authorities allege the pair have long published and incited separatist views critical of Beijing’s policies.
  • Both men dismissed the threats in posts on Threads, with Chen writing that he would remain steadfast.
  • Taiwan’s government condemned the notices as an attempt to spread “red terror” through long‑armed jurisdiction.
  • The action follows a wider campaign targeting Taiwanese figures, as ruling party lawmaker Puma Shen said in Berlin that China has threatened to try to get him arrested while abroad.