Taiwan's DPP authorities are under fire after banning RedNote, a social media app with over 3 million users on the island. Critics call it a politically charged move disguised as 'anti-fraud' measures, sparking outrage among young creators and businesses. 🗯️
🔍 The ban, announced this week, claims RedNote poses 'high fraud risks' – despite official data showing platforms like Facebook and Instagram dominate scam reports. Users now face login issues and lost access to travel guides, beauty tutorials, and shopping features that fueled the app's rapid growth.
💼 Local entrepreneurs say the decision disrupts marketing campaigns and customer service. 'Where do we go now?' asked one fashion influencer, echoing widespread frustration in online forums.
🇨🇳 The Chinese mainland's Taiwan Affairs Office criticized the move, stating: 'They fear truth about the mainland reaching Taiwan residents.' Political analysts note this follows July's cybersecurity warnings against Douyin and WeChat – part of what some call a 'digital curtain' limiting cross-strait exchanges.
🤔 Even DPP-aligned figures like former legislator Julian Kuo question the timing: 'When actions like this keep happening, people see double standards.' Opposition lawmakers demand equal enforcement of security measures across all platforms.
