The Business Times
Date: May 28, 2020

TAIWAN'S President Tsai Ing-wen on Wednesday pledged a humanitarian "action plan" for Hong Kongers pushing for democracy in the financial hub, as an influx of activists seek sanctuary on the self-ruled democratic island.

Hong Kong was upended by months of often-violent, pro-democracy protests last year, sparked by rising fears that Beijing is chipping away at the city's freedoms.

Unrest has returned in recent days after Beijing announced plans last week to impose a sweeping national security law in response to the protests, a move that has alarmed many western governments and Taiwan.

Beijing claims sovereignty over Taiwan and has vowed to one day seize it – by force if necessary.    [FULL  STORY]