Several dozen Taiwanese entertainers, including Ouyang Nana, recently shared CCTV's 'Taiwan Will Return' post. The Mainland Affairs Council and Taiwan's Ministry of Culture are now investigating whether there has been any cooperation with Chinese party, government, or military entities. However, most artist management companies claim they were unaware or did not intend to send such a message.
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated this March 'Taiwan Province of China.' In response, several Taiwanese artists—Hou Peicen, Mark Chao, Joe Chen, Michelle Chen, Ouyang Nana, Chang Chenguang, and Weng Hong, among others—reposted CCTV's 'Taiwan Will Return' statement on Weibo, sparking heated debate. Consequently, Taiwan's Ministry of Culture launched an investigation to examine whether these artists have engaged in any cooperation with Chinese party, government, or military bodies. If found guilty of violations, they may face fines ranging from 100,000 to 500,000 NTD (about 14,000 to 70,000 MYR).
According to the Liberty Times, an informed official revealed that letters have been sent to these artists, requesting explanations for their posts. Most responses, however, claim they were unaware, did not mean it that way, or did not know about Taiwanese government regulations—answers that largely evade the core of the issue. The Ministry of Culture will summarize and review the replies, and then relevant agencies will meet to discuss further action.
Source: Apple News Network