Hey fam 👋, big news from a southwest city on the Chinese mainland! Chongqing police have kicked off a criminal probe against Shen Pao-yang, a Taipei native and "Taiwan independence" activist, on suspicion of secession. Basically, they're looking into allegations that he set up an organization called the Kuma Academy to push for…you guessed it…independence from the Chinese mainland.
Shen, in his 40s, found himself on the obstinate "Taiwan independence" list last October, issued by the Taiwan Affairs Office of China's State Council. Now, under the Criminal Law and specific guidelines on punishing secession and incitement, authorities are taking action.
So, what's secession? 🤔 It just means a group breaking away to form its own state. And in this case, the police say they're determined to crack down on any attempts to split from the Chinese mainland.
Local officers are asking residents to share any tips or info they might have – and promise informers' identities will stay under wraps. Whether you're scrolling on mobile in Mumbai or swiping on a flight to Bangkok, keep an eye on this developing story 👀.
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'Taiwan independence' separatist probed over suspicion of secession
cgtn.com
