China took punitive measures against "Prospect Foundation" and "Council of Asian Liberals and Democrats" for advocating "Taiwan independence," reported Bangkok Post.
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen arrived in New York on March 29 on a stopover ahead of visits to the self-ruled island's allies in Central America, with eyes on whether she will anger Beijing by meeting with House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen embarked on a 10-day trip on March 29 to the island's Central American allies via the United States, during which she is expected to hold talks with House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy, even as China warned against such a meeting.
Former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou kicks off a 12-day trip to China, making the first visit to the mainland by a former leader of the island since the two sides split in 1949 due to a civil war.