The legislation is part of a years-long effort to combat what many in Taiwan see as Chinese efforts to influence politics and the democratic process on the island. China claims Taiwan as its territory, to be brought under Beijing’s control by force if necessary. The ruling Democratic Progressive Party has begun a renewed push for the legislation this week, ahead of presidential and parliamentary elections on Jan. 11. “Are they using the case of Wang Liqiang to rush the legislation, and paint the Kuomintang red?” he said, referring to the color of the Chinese Communist Party. Kuomintang presidential hopeful Han said this week he would sue Wang if he ever came to Taiwan.

Source: National Post November 28, 2019 10:52 UTC