From The Japan Times · Ben Blanchard · · 40s
Taiwan probes organized crime links to China's transnational repression
Taiwan investigates organized crime ties to China's 'transnational repression' after comedian attack.
In brief
Taiwan investigates organized crime ties to China's 'transnational repression' after comedian attack. Taiwan's security officials say Chinese criminal networks are behind attacks on Taiwanese critics of Xi Jinping. Originally reported by The Japan Times.
Taiwan probes organized crime links
Taiwan's security officials say Chinese criminal networks are behind attacks on Taiwanese critics of Xi Jinping.
“Taiwan is probing organized crime’s links to Chinese efforts to carry out 'transnational repression'”
Comedian attack incident
Taiwan's government reported a comedian who mocked Chinese leader Xi Jinping was attacked.
“Taiwan, which China views as its own territory over the island’s objections, has complained that Beijing is using various underhanded methods to go after Taiwanese nationals who the Chinese government views as separatists or are otherwise politically suspect”
Security bureau director statement
Taiwan National Security Bureau Director-General Tsai Ming-yen identified criminal gangs and private investigation firms as key players.
“Speaking to reporters at parliament, Taiwan National Security Bureau Director-General Tsai Ming-yen said the local networks that cooperate in incidents like the comedian attack are mostly criminal gangs, or private investigation firms linked to organized crime”
What matters most
Taiwan's security officials say Chinese criminal networks are behind attacks on Taiwanese critics of Xi Jinping.
