China officially says that supporting Taiwan’s independence can be a crime. Punishments include prison sentences of more than 10 years and even the death penalty. It’s the first time the country has so clearly outlined a set of legal guidelines aimed at Taiwan. China on Friday outlined a list of behaviors that it defines as […]
BEIJING (Reuters) -China on Friday threatened to impose the death penalty in extreme cases for “diehard” Taiwan independence separatists, even though Chinese courts have no jurisdiction on the democratically governed island. China, which views Taiwan as its own territory, has made no secret of its dislike of President Lai Ching-te who took office last month, […]