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Taiwan seeks to dissolve pro-Beijing party, sparking censorship debate

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Taiwan's interior ministry is seeking to dissolve the Chinese Unification Promotion Party (CUPP) through a constitutional court order, citing its alleged links to organized crime and threats to the island's democratic order. This marks the first time such an action has been taken against a political party in Taiwan's history. The ministry contends that CUPP members have been implicated in various legal violations, including those under the National Security Act and Anti-Infiltration Act, and that the party's objectives endanger the Republic of China. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Lawrence Chung ·

    Taiwan’s push to dissolve pro-Beijing party triggers political censorship debate

    Taiwan’s plan to dissolve the pro-Beijing Chinese Unification Promotion Party (CUPP) has sparked controversy over whether the independence-leaning authorities are using security concerns to suppress political dissent. The island’s interior ministry is seeking a Constitutional Cou…

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