China declares war on 'problematic maps'; targets Taiwan amid larger aggressive posturing

Amid tensions with Taiwan, China in a bid to muzzle country has launched a 'crackdown campaign' on 'problematic maps' that represent Taiwan as a separate country. "Thirteen Beijing municipal departments, including Beijing cyber ministration, will launch 2020 annual campaigns inspecting problematic maps, demanding that map compilation companies, map publishers and map users as well as online map service providers self-examine and rectify," said Beijing Municipal Commission of Planning and Natural Resources. 

se departments will investigate maps that 'incorrectly' portray China's territory and 'threaten' its national security and interests. If found problematic, relevant people or publishers will face criminal punishment. 

According to Chinese Government, "Problematic" maps refer to those that do t portray China's territory correctly, covering inclusion of island of Taiwan, national boundary lines on Taiwan Island, clear delineation of Diaoyu Island and islands in South China Sea. Last year, over 30,000 world maps were destroyed by Chinese customs authorities which referred to Taiwan as a country and 'incorrectly' depicted Si-Indian border.

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Taiwan Against 'One Country, Two Systems'

Meanwhile, Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen has stood her ground firmly stating that while her government is willing to eng in dialogue with China it will t accept China’s "one country, two systems". She ded that ministration will continue to handle cross-strait affairs according to Constitution of Taiwan and Act Governing Relations between People of Taiwan Area and Mainland Area. 

Amid tensions with Taiwan, China has also come under fire for its brutal use of force on protesting citizens of Hong Kong. Over 200 politicians from across world have written a letter condemning China's proposed national security laws for Hong Kong. letter has been signed by 17 members of US Congress as well. 

As protests in Hong Kong worsen, Taiwan’s president has stated that her country would provide Hong Kong with “necessary assistance”.  In recent years, Taiwan has become a refuge centre for growing pro-democracy protesters fleeing Hong Kong. Hundreds of people took to streets after China proposed a bill aimed at forbidding secessionist and subversive activity, as well as foreign interference and terrorism.

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