TAIPEI — Taiwan has expelled a Chinese tourist for damaging a “Lennon Wall” that was put up in support of Hong Kong’s democracy movement, a move likely to irk Beijing. Hong Kong pro-democracy activists have put up Lennon Walls, covered with colorful sticky notes, posters, and slogans, across the city, and they have been set up in Taiwan too – mostly at university campuses. This is believed to be the first deportation from Taiwan linked to the Hong Kong protests. She has warned against any attempt to “provoke Taiwan’s democracy and the rule of law”, saying mainland Chinese who attack Hong Kongers or damage Lennon Walls will be barred from entering Taiwan. A Hong Kong solidarity rally was held in Taiwan last month.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer October 09, 2019 03:45 UTC