The Taiwanese National Immigration Agency announced that a Chinese influencer, commonly known as Liu or Yaya, must vacate Taiwan within days after her pro-Beijing videos provoked significant social and political backlash. Liu, who moved to Taiwan on a dependent visa after marrying a Taiwanese citizen, has been vocal about her support for China's claims on Taiwan, referring to the island as "Taiwan province" and advocating for unification—even by force if necessary.
**Taiwan Revokes Visa of Chinese Influencer Amid Rising Tensions**
**Taiwan Revokes Visa of Chinese Influencer Amid Rising Tensions**
Taiwanese authorities have mandated the departure of a pro-Beijing influencer within days, fueling discussions around cross-strait relations and sovereignty.
With heightened tensions across the Taiwan Strait, the NIA stated that Liu’s activities threaten Taiwan's sovereignty and are intolerable within Taiwanese society. She has been given a deadline until March 24 to leave the island and will face a five-year ban on obtaining another dependent visa.
Liu's social media presence garnered around 480,000 followers on Douyin. Despite criticism, she maintained that her intent was to promote unity between Taiwan and China, claiming that those advocating for Taiwanese independence were the true threat to society. Taiwanese officials, however, have labeled her rhetoric as a dangerous transgression of free speech.
The increasing scrutiny of individuals like Liu, particularly among the 400,000 Chinese spouses living in Taiwan, underscores the government's approach to safeguard Taiwanese sovereignty. As Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has called for stricter controls over cross-strait communications, Liu’s case exemplifies the complexities in the sociopolitical landscape amidst escalating concerns regarding Chinese influence.
Liu's social media presence garnered around 480,000 followers on Douyin. Despite criticism, she maintained that her intent was to promote unity between Taiwan and China, claiming that those advocating for Taiwanese independence were the true threat to society. Taiwanese officials, however, have labeled her rhetoric as a dangerous transgression of free speech.
The increasing scrutiny of individuals like Liu, particularly among the 400,000 Chinese spouses living in Taiwan, underscores the government's approach to safeguard Taiwanese sovereignty. As Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has called for stricter controls over cross-strait communications, Liu’s case exemplifies the complexities in the sociopolitical landscape amidst escalating concerns regarding Chinese influence.
