A Taiwanese politician, visiting mainland China, was charged on Tuesday, April 25 with "secession" The Taiwanese government is warning against visiting the mainland, accusing Beijing of wanting to sow fear among Taiwanese. China considers the island part of its territory and makes no secret of its desire to "reunify" the island and the mainland.
Yang Chih-yuan is accused of having reignited tensions between China and Taiwan by preparing a series of events in favor of the island's independence. He is also said to have campaigned for Hong Kong independence.