Taiwan to deport Chinese influencer over pro-China posts

A Chinese influencer living in Taiwan has been ordered to leave the island within days or face deportation after posting videos supporting the idea of China taking Taiwan by force, authorities announced.

Taiwan’s National Immigration Agency (NIA) revoked the influencer’s visa, stating that her actions “advocate the elimination of Taiwan’s sovereignty and are not tolerated in Taiwanese society.”

The influencer, identified by her surname Liu, had moved to Taiwan from mainland China on a dependent visa after marrying a Taiwanese citizen.

The decision comes amid rising cross-strait tensions and growing concerns over Chinese influence operations on the self-ruled island. Taiwan has been cracking down on activities perceived as propaganda efforts by Beijing, which claims the island as its own territory.

Liu’s case has sparked debate, with some arguing that her deportation is necessary to protect national security, while others see it as a test of Taiwan’s commitment to free speech. Authorities, however, maintain that her statements crossed a line by endorsing military aggression against Taiwan.

Liu has not publicly responded to the order. If she fails to leave voluntarily, she faces forced deportation.