Overview

• Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council warns citizens to avoid unnecessary travel to China, Hong Kong, and Macau.
• Beijing threatens death penalty for 'diehard' Taiwan independence supporters under new judicial guidelines.
• Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te condemns China's threats and calls for dialogue.
• China maintains its stance on Taiwan as part of its territory, refusing diplomatic contact with Taiwan's government.
• The U.S. and other countries express concern over China's escalating measures against Taiwan.