Taiwan passes law to combat China influence
Taiwan’s parliament passed an anti-infiltration law yesterday to combat perceived threats from China as the island gears up for a presidential vote on Jan 11.
The legislation is part of a years-long effort to combat what many in Taiwan see as Chinese efforts to influence politics and the democratic process, through illicit funding of politicians and the media and other methods.
The move further strains ties between Taiwan and Beijing, which suspects Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen of pushing for the island’s formal independence.
Lawmakers of Tsai’s DPP backed the bill. Lawmakers of the main opposition Kuomintang, which favours close ties with China, did not participate in the vote.
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