Archive · 14 Nov 2025
China Offers Bounty for Taiwanese Influencers Accused of Anti-China Posts
China is offering a big reward, like a bounty, for people who help catch two Taiwanese social media stars.
China says these stars posted things online that were against China and supported Taiwan being its own country, which China claims it owns.
China believes the stars attacked its policies meant to make Taiwan closer to China.
However, Taiwan says these accusations are fake and the reward is just a way for China to try and scare people and cause problems.
Taiwan also pointed out that China often accuses people of wanting independence without needing proof.
This is part of a bigger disagreement between China and Taiwan, with China trying to increase pressure on those who speak about Taiwan's independence.
Chinese police have offered bounties of up to $35,000 for information leading to the arrest of Taiwanese influencers Wen Tzu-yu and Chen Po-yuan.
The influencers are accused of posting 'anti-China' content and promoting Taiwan independence, which Chinese authorities claim has had a negative impact.
China alleges the influencers 'viciously attacked' policies aimed at improving relations with Taiwan, citing a documentary released by Wen Tzu-yu.
Taiwan's government criticized the move, calling the reward 'just for show' and an attempt to create fear and division, stating accusations of advocating independence lack evidence.
This action highlights escalating political tensions between China and Taiwan, with China intensifying pressure on individuals expressing pro-independence views.
- Who
- Chinese police and Taiwanese influencers Wen Tzu-yu and Chen Po-yuan
- What
- Chinese police issued bounties of up to $35,000 for information leading to the arrest of two Taiwanese influencers accused of posting 'anti-China' content and promoting Taiwan independence.
- When
- Thursday (announcement), December (documentary release)
- Where
- China (Fujian province) and Taiwan
- Why
- Chinese authorities allege the influencers attacked preferential policies toward Taiwan and acted as enforcers and accomplices of Taiwan independence, aiming to improve ties with Taiwan.
China's Stance
Taiwan's Stance
Allegations and Intent
China's Stance
Chinese police accuse influencers Wen Tzu-yu and Chen Po-yuan of spreading 'anti-China' content, acting as helpers for Taiwan independence forces, and creating a negative impact. They claim the influencers 'viciously attacked' China's policies aimed at improving relations with Taiwan.
Taiwan's Stance
Taiwan's government dismisses the accusations as baseless and the reward offer as meaningless, stating it's 'just for show' and an attempt to create fear, division, and tension within Taiwanese society. They argue that China often labels individuals as advocating independence without evidence.
Basis of Accusations
China's Stance
Accusations stem from 'anti-China' content and promoting Taiwan independence, specifically linked to a documentary by Wen Tzu-yu featuring Chen Po-yuan that discussed China's efforts to gain support from Taiwanese influencers for unification.
Taiwan's Stance
Taiwan asserts that accusations of advocating independence require no evidence and that China's actions are political pressure tactics.
- Influencers Targeted
- Wen Tzu-yu and Chen Po-yuan
- Allegations
- Spreading 'anti-China' content, promoting Taiwan independence, attacking China's policies
- Reward Amount
- Up to $35,000 (approx. ₹31 lakh or 250,000 yuan)
- Issuing Authority
- Chinese police (Fujian province)
- Content in Question
- Documentary by Wen Tzu-yu featuring Chen Po-yuan discussing China's efforts to court Taiwanese influencers for unification and highlighting Beijing's policy attacks.
- Date of Announcement
- Thursday
