The Straits Times
October 16, 2017
TAIPEI • Taiwanese authorities are investigating alleged efforts by China to destabilise
The pro-China political party – the Chinese Unity Promotion – backs unification between China and Taiwan. The party is run by notorious gangster-turned-politician Chang An-lo, 70, also known as “White Wolf”. PHOTO: AFP
the island through the funding of groups linked to Taiwanese triads, according to the Financial Times.
This reportedly followed recent clashes between supporters of a pro-China political party in Taiwan and pro-independence protesters.
The pro-China political party – the Chinese Unity Promotion – backs unification between China and Taiwan. The party is run by notorious gangster-turned-politician Chang An-lo, 70, also known as “White Wolf”.
China considers Taiwan a renegade province to be taken back by force, if necessary.
Relations between Taipei and Beijing have nosedived since Ms Tsai Ing-wen of the pro-independence Democratic Progressive Party won the presidential election last year. [FULL STORY]