Current location:opinions >>
Beijing confirms missing Taiwan publisher Li Yanhe is under national security investigation
opinions17644People have gathered around
IntroductionA Taiwanese publisher reported missing while visiting Shanghai is under investigation for suspected ...
A Taiwanese publisher reported missing while visiting Shanghai is under investigation for suspected national security crimes, Chinese authorities said Wednesday.
Li Yanhe, the editor-in-chief of Gusa Publishing, is “under investigation by national security organs on suspicion of engaging in activities endangering national security,” Zhu Fenglian, spokeswoman for Beijing’s Taiwan Affairs Office, told a press conference.
“The relevant parties will protect (Li’s) legitimate rights and interests in accordance with the law,” she said.
Beijing has ramped up pressure on Taiwan since the 2016 election of President Tsai Ing-wen — who regards the island as an independent nation and not part of “one China” — including by arresting several Taiwanese nationals.
Beijing’s confirmation of Li’s detention comes a day after Chinese authorities formally pressed secession charges against Taiwanese activist Yang Chih-yuan, leader of a minor political party advocating for the island’s formal independence.
Chiu Tai-san, head of the Mainland Affairs Council, Taiwan’s top policy-making body on China, warned on Wednesday of “long-arm jurisdiction” by Beijing.
“There is the smell of intimidation in this and it’s a show of suppression by them,” Chiu said at a parliament session, adding that Taiwanese authorities were “offering necessary assistance” to Li and Yang’s families.
Local media also quoted Chiu as saying that Li’s mother, sister and wife have been “warned” by Chinese authorities, without elaborating.
China claims self-ruled Taiwan as its territory and has vowed to seize it one day, by force if necessary.
Tags:
Reprint:Friends are welcome to share on the Internet, but please indicate the source of the article when reprinting it.“Global Gazetteer news portal”。http://panama.downmusic.org/html-02a799992.html
Related articles
Dodgers acquire pitcher Yohan Ramírez from Mets for cash
opinionsLOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired pitcher Yohan Ramírez from the New York Mets for ...
【opinions】
Read moreJames, Earl of Wessex, 16, stands shoulder
opinionsJames, Earl of Wessex showed off his latest growth spurt at St George's Chapel, Windsor, this mornin ...
【opinions】
Read moreI got married at the top of a 2,600
opinionsA skiing-obsessed bride took her entire wedding party to the top of a 2,600-metre snowy mountain to ...
【opinions】
Read more
Popular articles
Latest articles
Mystery artist who erected signs comparing pothole
Rustle these up with Rosemary: Chocolate fondants
I lost everything I owned in a storage unit fire where I stored my possessions after a break
Rustle these up with Rosemary: Sun
Kate Hudson hits the stage to debut songs from her new album Glorious at star
'Commonsense' win as fish exports to US given all
LINKS
- Nutrition experts add traffic light health labels to famous food paintings
- Danish King Frederik and his Australian
- They shared a name — but not a future. How two kids fought to escape poverty in Baltimore
- Former cruise ship worker reveals the six things she would NEVER do on board
- Husband of Florida woman missing in Spain is charged with her disappearance
- ABC News president Kim Godwin steps down
- Nutrition experts add traffic light health labels to famous food paintings
- Auditors can't locate former St. Louis circuit attorney to complete state audit
- Tom Brady roast: Netflix live event features Robert Kraft and Bill Belichick reunion
- Stars and DeBoer moving on after ousting Cup champ Vegas in tight 7