Taiwanese citizens are being warned not to travel to China this week after Beijing issued a threat to execute 'diehard' supporters of Taiwan independence.
The Taiwanese government warned its citizens not to travel to mainland China on Thursday after Beijing threatened to execute residents who support the island's independence. Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council spokesman Liang Wen-chieh issued the warning during a routine press conference. The Chinese government announced a new policy targeting 'separatists' last week, and said it would pursue the death penalty for 'diehard' supporters of Taiwanese independence.
China’s Taiwan Affairs Office clarified on Wednesday that the threat of execution applies only to a small number of Taiwanese independence 'diehards’ evil words and actions.' The move is the latest escalation of tensions between Taipei and Beijing. Recent months have also seen China conduct extensive military drills surrounding the island. China has used the drills as intimidation, typically following events connecting the U.S. and Taiwan.
China first conducted live-fire drills in 2022 after then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. D-Calif., traveled to Taiwan. It was the first time a U.S. speaker visited the island in over 25 years. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Beijing's execution threat comes just days after the U.S. approved the sale of $360 million in drones, missiles and other equipment to Taiwan. Reuters contributed to this report.
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