Authorities in Quanzhou, Fujian Province, have announced a reward for information leading to the capture of two Taiwanese online influencers accused of promoting national division and separatist activities. The individuals in question, Wen Tzu-yu (known as Pa Chiung) and Chen Po-yuan (known as Minnan Wolf), are alleged to have disseminated rhetoric advocating Taiwan’s independence from mainland China and reliance on the United States. The police have offered rewards ranging from 50,000 to 250,000 yuan ($6,880 to $34,400) for credible information aiding their apprehension. Chen Binhua, spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, emphasized that the duo’s actions have a ‘vile influence,’ targeting mainland policies and individuals supporting peaceful cross-Strait relations. This move follows a similar bounty issued in October by Xiamen police targeting 18 members of Taiwan’s military psychological warfare unit for their involvement in separatist activities. The authorities have called on citizens on both sides of the Strait to oppose ‘Taiwan independence’ and assist in maintaining national unity.
