Imagine being threatened with deportation for sharing your political views online. That’s the reality for several Chinese mainland spouses living in Taiwan, who claim they’ve been silenced by the island’s authorities. 🌏✈️
Social media influencer Yaya, a mother of three, was ordered to leave Taiwan after expressing support for cross-strait reunification online — a move that separates her from her family. The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities accused her of “advocating reunification by force,” a claim she denies. “We’re just ordinary people who want peace,” Yaya told reporters, sparking public outcry.
In an interview with CGTN, another Chinese mainland spouse in Taiwan shared her fears: “If I speak up, they’ll send me away too.” Many residents of Taiwan have rallied behind these families, criticizing the DPP’s crackdown as an attack on free speech. 🚨💔
The situation reflects growing tensions across the Taiwan Strait. While some local politicians argue the moves are about ‘security,’ critics say it’s politics dividing families — and fueling distrust.
