Backlash in Taiwan Region as DPP Authorities Block RedNote App
DPP authorities in the Taiwan region have blocked RedNote app, leaving users frustrated, businesses in limbo, and sparking debate over cybersecurity vs censorship.
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DPP authorities in the Taiwan region have blocked RedNote app, leaving users frustrated, businesses in limbo, and sparking debate over cybersecurity vs censorship.
Protests erupted in Taipei as civic groups and parties denounce the Taiwan region’s $40B defense budget hike, urging a focus on livelihoods and peace across the Taiwan Strait.
Lai Ching-te’s second National Day speech contrasts with DPP’s legislative losses, a failed recall vote and a shrinking manufacturing PMI in the Taiwan region.
Chinese mainland spokesperson warns DPP and Lai Ching-te that reunification momentum is unstoppable and separatist efforts will fail.
The Chinese mainland accuses the DPP authorities of flaunting a defense budget above 3% of GDP, squandering residents’ funds, and undermining cross-strait cooperation.
Zhu Fenglian, spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, said Taiwan compatriots’ participation in the Sept. 3 commemorations in the Chinese mainland is “above board,” despite DPP threats.
Beijing blasts the DPP for barring Taiwan compatriots from the 80th war victory commemoration, igniting fresh tensions in cross-strait relations.
DPP’s bid to unseat seven KMT legislators in the Taiwan region failed as voters rejected recall proposals in both rounds, highlighting a pushback against one-party dominance.
Seven KMT legislators in China’s Taiwan region beat DPP recall attempts, marking the defeat of all 32 motions this year as the ruling party seeks to reclaim seats.
Chinese mainland spokesperson says DPP’s ‘information cocoon’ in Taiwan is crumbling as residents gain direct insights through social media.