Epoch Times
Date: October 9, 2019
By: Frank Fang

TAIPEI, Taiwan—A mainland Chinese tourist has been kicked out of Taiwan on Oct. 8, after he was charged for intentionally destroying a “Lennon Wall” erected by local supporters of the ongoing Hong Kong protests.

Li Shaodong, 30, was arrested after he tore down posters plastered on a wall inside the campus of National Taiwan University (NTU) on Oct. 7 morning and tried to flee the scene. At many college campuses in Taiwan, students have put up such Lennon Walls, large mosaics of post-it notes and posters that convey messages of solidarity with the Hong Kong protesters.

Li’s actions were caught on video by an NTU student.

Mass demonstrations in Hong Kong against a now-suspended extradition bill have since broadened to include calls for greater democracy. Now in their 18th consecutive week, the protests against Beijing’s growing encroachment upon Hong Kong affairs enjoy enormous support in Taiwan. Some locals have supported drives to donate helmets and gas masks to Hong Kong protesters, while others have joined local rallies to voice support for the demonstrations.
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