Chinese Influencer Controversy: MAC Says Advocating War Not Protected Speech

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By Howard Chang/Cadence Quaranta

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A Chinese influencer known as "Yaya in Taiwan" has had her residency revoked because she posted videos on social media that the government says promoted cross-strait unification by military force. The Mainland Affairs Council, which regulates relations with China, says advocating war lies outside the bounds of protected free speech in Taiwan.

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